Byford Rail Extension

Byford Rail Extension

Residents in Byford and the wider Serpentine-Jarrahdale area will connect to the Perth CBD on a seamless 42-minute train journey once the Byford Rail Extension is complete.

The Armadale Line is being extended approximately 8km south to a new ground-level station in Byford, supporting one of the fastest growing areas in Australia.

Armadale Station is being rebuilt as an elevated station with three nearby busy level crossings removed and replaced with elevated rail.

Other level crossings between Armadale and Byford are also being removed with alternative treatments to improve traffic flow and ease road congestion.

The project will kick-start development opportunities in the Armadale and Byford town centres, providing new and safe connections around the stations.

The Armadale/Thornlie Line is shut between Victoria Park and Armadale/Thornlie stations until mid-2025 to enable these works.

Rail Revitalisation Program

During the Armadale and Thornlie Line shutdown the PTA will be undertaking major maintenance between Kenwick and Sherwood stations, as this section of rail is some of the oldest on the PTA network.

The work will include the renewal of 15kms of track, 25 pedestrian crossings and 10 level crossings, and improving and installing new drainage systems. There will also be upgrades to the overhead lines, communications, and signals facilities to connect to works being completed on the Victoria-Park Canning Level Crossing Removal and Byford Rail Extension projects. For more information, email info@metronet.wa.gov.au


Out of hours works

Temporary closure of level crossings

Albany Highway will be closed at the level crossing near The Crescent during the Easter long weekend from 9pm Thursday 28 March to 5am Tuesday 2 April for 24/7 works to renew the level crossing.

Detours and traffic management will be in place. Access for residents, businesses and pedestrians will be maintained.

Out-of-hours rail deliveries will take place between Kenwick and Kelmscott on various dates between Sunday 17 March and Thursday 16 May, excluding public holidays, between 10pm and 5am:

The Crescent, Maddington

  • Sunday 17 March to Thursday 21 March 2024

Wheatley Street between Dorothy and Evelyn Streets, Gosnells

  • Sunday 28 April to Thursday 2 May
  • Sunday 5 May to Thursday 9 May

Railway Ave between Gillam Drive and Ryland Road, Kelmscott

  • Sunday 24 March to Thursday 28 March
  • Sunday 7 April to Tuesday 9 April

Koorden Close, Champion Lakes

  • Tuesday 9 April to Thursday 11 April
  • Sunday 14 April to Thursday 18 April
  • Sunday 21 April to Tuesday 25 April

McIntyre Way north of Austin Ave, Kenwick

  • Wednesday 8 May to Thursday 16 May

Project Documents

Level Crossings

Removing level crossings has significant community benefits, such as increased road safety, reduced traffic congestion, and in some cases, create new opportunities and connections.

The Byford Rail Extension is being built in the existing rail corridor currently used by Australind rail services between Perth and Bunbury, with a number of level crossings being addressed.

Level crossings are being removed by elevating the rail over the road:

and elevating the road over the rail:

  • Eleventh Road
  • Thomas Road 

The existing pedestrian level crossing at Frys Lane and Seventh Road is being rebuilt as a new pedestrian crossing under the elevated rail.

Byron Road level crossing will be permanently closed in 2024. Read more about the Byron Road Level Crossing Removal.

Larsen Road level crossing has been permanently closed and a new pedestrian bridge over the rail will be built. Read more about the Larsen Road Level Crossing Removal

Clara Street West will be a new level crossing on the regional rail network creating an east-west connection for vehicles and pedestrians.

 

Armadale

Byford

Public Space

We are creating new public spaces by transforming around six hectares of land in Armadale and Byford into a range of landscapes and activity areas for the community to enjoy. Feedback from the community through surveys, briefings, presentations, enquiries, events and reference groups has helped shape the designs of the public spaces. They showcase public art and reflect the local identity, flora and fauna, and Aboriginal culture. 

Read more about the community priorities for public spaces.

We are dedicated to preserving and enhancing the environment through our tree retention strategy that involves retaining and protecting as many trees as possible, planting new and diverse trees, using local and native flora, providing a habitat for local fauna, and minimising water use. Read more about how we're Greening the Rail Corridor.

A development application for the Armadale Station precinct and public spaces has been submitted and further community feedback on the station and public space designs received during the public comment period is now being incorporated.
The public comment period for the  development application for the Byford Station and public space closed on 7 September. The application is currently being assessed by the WA Planning Commission.

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