While major level crossing removal works are progressing at the Melbourne suburbs of Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach, the local furry and feathered residents are being protected. Read more
Alstom scores century with Flexity
Alstom has delivered the 100th, and final, Flexity light rail vehicle (LRV) to the Department of Transport in Victoria. Read more
Maidstone home for Next Generation Trams
A new tram maintenance and stabling facility will be built in Melbourne’s west to house 100 new Next Generation Trams, delivering hundreds of jobs in construction and boosting the local economy. Read more
Faster, more frequent trains for Shepparton
Work to deliver nine daily return services and faster journeys for passengers using Melbourne’s Shepparton station will soon be under way. Read more
Advanced signalling tested on Melbourne HCMT
A High Capacity Metro Train (HCMT) with advanced signalling technology is about to get its first run through the Melbourne rail network. Read more
Wild weather affects Melbourne trains
Bad weather overnight made rail travel to the CBD difficult for those living in parts of Melbourne’s north-east. Read more
Overland returns to service as frequent flyer program extended to rail
The Overland service between Melbourne and Adelaide will run again in 2021 as QANTAS announces partnership with rail travel operator Journey Beyond. Read more
Melbourne Metro Two at heart of Victorian infrastructure plan
Infrastructure Victoria, the state’s independent infrastructure advisory body, has called for a business case for Melbourne Metro Two to be completed in five years. Read more
Victoria overhauls timetable, adds hundreds of new services
A major timetable change will come into effect for metropolitan and regional trains in Victoria from 31 January, 2021. Read more
Upgrades to critical link in Melbourne network
The historic Flinders Street viaduct is undergoing critical repairs to ensure the over 100-year old rail bridge can continue to support rail traffic.