The Byford Rail Extension, as well as the remaining outer section of the Armadale Line, will open for passenger services on Monday October 13.
The announcement comes as the project enters a critical testing and commissioning phase, with driver training also underway.
The Byford Rail Extension comprises a brand-new train station in Byford on the south-eastern edge of Perth, offering 400 parking bays and a 46-minute journey to the city.
A new elevated station in the centre of Armadale is also part of the project, with about 200 parking bays provided for passengers.
As part of the project, seven level crossings have also been removed, two new road over rail bridges have been built at Thomas Road and Eleventh Road, eight hectares of new public open space have been built through the rail line elevation, and there are eight kilometres of new shared paths for pedestrians and cyclists.
While the Armadale Line has been closed, the Public Transport Authority has also delivered the Rail Revitalisation Program, carrying out major maintenance between Kenwick and Sherwood stations.
The work has included the replacement of 15 kilometres of track and pedestrian and vehicle level crossings, as well as other upgrades such as new drainage systems and enhanced overhead lines, communications and signalling.
When the Armadale Line reopens, passengers will continue to benefit from the two-zone cap currently in place.
When the one-zone fare cap rolls out from 1 January 2026, passengers will pay no more than $2.80 when using an autoload SmartRider.
The Australind Train, which utilises the Armadale Line, will resume services in early 2026, with the WA Government to announce a date soon.
The new Australind Trains are currently undergoing diagnostic testing at the Bellevue railcar facility.
WA Transport Minister Rita Saffioti thanked the community for their patience during the delivery of the METRONET Byford Rail Extension.
“This transformative infrastructure project will benefit future generations, unlock new opportunities for development and make more of Perth accessible by public transport,” she said.
“We’re delivering a major boost to the capacity and resilience of our network by extending the Armadale Line to Byford – providing faster and more reliable public transport to Perth’s growing south-east.
“METRONET is transforming Perth’s public transport and making our city more connected than ever. The reopening of the Armadale Line marks one of the most significant milestones in this transformation.”
