Designs for Melbourne’s new Union Station and the station precinct have been finalised using the thousands of pieces of community feedback that the Level Crossing Removal Project has received since starting community consultation in December 2020. Read more
METRONET forges ahead with $6 billion boost
The Western Australian Government’s METRONET program is continuing to transform Perth, as a number of job-creating projects reach peak construction, with $6 billion allocated over the next four years in the 2022-23 State Budget. Read more
Ringwood concept designs released
Early concept designs have been released ahead of level crossing removals in Ringwood and Ringwood East in Melbourne. Read more
$3 million for upgrades to Australind Line
The Western Australian Government has allocated $3 million to upgrade and improve safety at 11 railway crossings along the Australind Line. Read more
Glenroy Station open to passengers
Melbourne’s new Glenroy Station opened to passengers on Friday evening, as part of a construction blitz to remove the dangerous and congested level crossing at Glenroy Road. Read more
Top industry award for Sydney Metro tunnel project
The Sydney Metro City & Southwest Tunnel and Station Excavation (TSE) Works by John Holland, CPB Contractors and Ghella Joint Venture has been announced winner of the 2022 Australian Construction Achievement Award (ACAA) at a major industry event in Sydney. Read more
CRL station names reflect past and future
New Zealand’s City Rail Link, in partnership with Auckland Transport, has announced details of the proposed te reo Māori names for CRL stations. Read more
Campbell Arcade closed for two years
Campbell Arcade and the Degraves Street Underpass in Melbourne have closed for up to two years to finish construction of a new pedestrian underpass as part of the Metro Tunnel Project.
Big Build boosted by Budget
The Australasian Railways Association has welcomed significant funding for rail projects around Victoria in the State Budget. Read more
$200 million boost for WA regional rail freight
Western Australia’s key agricultural areas will receive a funding boost for freight infrastructure, following a joint Commonwealth and State funding commitment of $200 million for the first package of the Agricultural Supply Chain Improvement (ASCI) program. Read more