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Australia: Webuild Signs Yurringa Energy Contract for SRL East Project

Webuild has signed its largest First Nations business partnership to-date – a social procurement contract with Yurringa Energy.

Melbourne Welcomes Big Switch on Metro Tunnel

Melbourne Metro Tunnel's Big Switch has officially added extra services for the dedicated Cranbourne, Pakenham and Sunbury lines.

Alstom Celebrates Completion of Melbourne's Metro Tunnel Project

Alstom has celebrated the completion of Melbourne's Metro Tunnel Project as it officially opens for service.

Australia: Preparations Begin for Sunshine Station Expansion

Geotechnical investigations have begun as part of preparations for major expansion at Sunshine Station in the west of Melbourne. 

Work Underway on Melbourne Airport Rail Project

The first stage of the Melbourne Airport Rail project is set to commence, bringing major changes to the rail network around Sunshine Station…

$1.7 Billion Contract Awarded for Melbourne's Suburban Rail Loop

The Terra Verde joint venture, led by Webuild, has signed a 1.7 billion AUD contract to build part of a suburban rail loop in Melbourne. 

Anzac Station Constructed for Melbourne's Metro Tunnel Project

As part of the Metro Tunnel Project in Melbourne, Victoria, major construction is now complete at Anzac Station.

Australia: Testing Underway in Melbourne's Metro Tunnel

The Government of Victoria has confirmed that testing is now underway within Melbourne's new Metro Tunnel. 

Alstom to Supply Melbourne with ‘Next Gen’ X’trapolis Trains

Alstom has signed a €300m contract with to supply 25 X’trapolis trains for Melbourne’s suburban rail network.

Melbourne Metro Tunnel TBMs Reach the End of the Line

Four tunnel boring machines have finished 20 months of digging under Melbourne to create two 9km rail tunnels for the Metro Tunnel Project.

Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel Project Turns Its Focus to Station Construction

Melbourne Metro Tunnel's 9km tunnels have moved closer to completion, switching the project’s focus on to its five new underground stations.

All TBMs Now Working on Melbourne's Metro Tunnel Project

Good progress is being made on Melbourne's Metro Tunnel project with all tunnel boring machines now in the ground.

The Infrastructure Progress Report · Melbourne

An overview of Melbourne's most important rail infrastructure projects, such as the new Metro Tunnel, which is due to open in 2025.

Melbourne Metro Tunnel Construction Ahead Of Schedule

The Melbourne Metro Tunnel will untangle the City Loop by taking three of Melbourne’s busiest train lines – Cranbourne, Pakenham and Sunbury…

Melbourne’s Historic Train Stations to Undergo Vital Upgrades

These upgrades are part of the Labor Government’s $30 billion program to boost capacity, reduce congestion and deliver the transport network…

Melbourne's Metro Tunnel Project "On-Budget and On-Time"

The $11 billion Melbourne Metro Tunnel project is on-budget, on-time and will create nearly 7,000 jobs – including 500 apprentices, trainees…

New Operating Contracts for Melbourne's Train and Tram Networks

Minister for Public Transport Jacinta Allan today announced Metro Trains Melbourne and Keolis Downer will operate Melbourne's Train and Tram…

Cross Yarra Partnership Selected to Build Melbourne Metro Tunnel

The Melbourne Metro Tunnel and Stations package will create more than 5,000 jobs, including apprentices, trainees and engineering cadets.

New E-Class Trams Begin Operation in Melbourne

The first of 30 new E-Class trams ordered by the Andrews Labor Government will begin operating on the world’s biggest tram network...

Australia: Removing Dangerous and Congested Level Crossings for Good

The Andrews Labor Government is getting on with the job of removing more dangerous and congested level crossings for good.

Construction Begins On Melbourne’s Newest Rail Line

Construction has kicked off on the Mernda Rail Extension that will carry train services to the heart of one of Victoria’s fastest growing ar…

NTT Data win myki Contract in Victoria

IT innovation company NTT Data have won a contract to operate and manage the Victoria myki ticketing system from 1 January 2017.

CORE 2016 Railway Technical Conference Comes to Melbourne

CORE 2016 - Conference on Railway Excellence comes to Melbourne on 16–18 May. The railway technical conference theme is Transport for a Vita…

Safety Upgrades on Victoria Level Crossings