With an additional 125 services a week now running on the Ballarat Line, federal and state ministers joined to highlight the project’s benefits. Read more
Trains running on new rail bridge over Werribee Street
Freight trains are now running on the new rail bridge over Werribee Street, with the level crossing removed. Read more
EOI released for Stage 2 of South Geelong to Waurn Ponds upgrade
Contractors are invited to submit expressions of interest for stage two of the South Geelong to Waurn Ponds upgrade. Read more
Three contracts awarded for level crossing removal projects
The Victorian government has awarded contracts to three separate alliances for the removal of seven level crossings around Melbourne. Read more
First tunnel boring machine arrives at future State Library Station
Tunnel boring machine Joan has broken through at the future State Library Station, in a step forward for the Melbourne Metro Tunnel project. Read more
CEO of Suburban Rail Loop Authority appointed
The Victorian government has chosen to appoint an experienced public servant to lead the management of the Suburban Rail Loop Authority, as planning and early works continue. Read more
Summer of construction heating up for Victoria’s rail infrastructure projects
New Avon River rail bridge opens to passenger trains
The first trains have run over the new Avon River rail bridge in Stratford, three months ahead of schedule. Read more
Expressions of Interest open for Suburban Rail Loop
The largest Initial and Early Works package on an infrastructure project in Australian history is now open to the market. 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