Project
Armadale Line Transformation Rail improvements
Victoria Park, Carlisle, Welshpool, Queens Park, Cannington, Beckenham, Maddington, Gosnells, Kelmscott, Armadale, Byford, Thornlie, Canning Vale, Cockburn
Overview
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Rail
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Total budget
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Under Construction
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METRONET
Lead agency
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Jobs supported
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Late 2023
Start dateMid 2025
End date
Elevated rail, new stations, level crossing removals, the extension of the line to Byford and Perth's first east-west passenger line connection are set to completely transform travel along the Armadale Line.
The Byford Rail Extension, as well as the remaining outer section of the Armadale Line, will open for passenger services on Monday, 13 October. A community event to celebrate the opening, including Long Park, is set for Sunday 12 October.
For information regarding related rail and bus services, visit Transperth.
The 130-year-old train line is being transformed through three significant METRONET projects: Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal, Thornlie-Cockburn Line, and Byford Rail Extension.
Main Roads WA has released the new Traffic-ALT app to support commuters throughout the transformation. This can be downloaded via Google Play and the Apple App Store.
The Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure in partnership with METRONET and the Public Transport Authority is collaborating with local governments and schools to deliver the Armadale Line Active Travel project. This program will provide the community with information, maps, resources and support to encourage them to walk, wheel or ride for local trips to school and for leisure during the shutdown.
Register for METRONET project updates.
Benefits
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Greater transport choice and seamless connections for Perth’s south-east communities to the Perth CBD, Optus Stadium and the wider metropolitan area. -
Modern stations and improved facilities.
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Increased safety and reduced traffic congestion for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.
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New public open spaces and amenities for the community to enjoy.
Gallery
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Video: Reshaping WA Report. Passenger services on the Armadale Line will commence from Monday 13 October.
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First look at the five new stations along the Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal project.
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Artist's impression of the new Armadale Station.
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The Banksia Discovery Trail, an integrated native play trail, is taking shape as part of the Long Park project.
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The Long Park community spaces will feature playgrounds, dog and fitness parks, skate parks and more.
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Completion works are underway on the Byford Rail Extension, including public artwork on the new Armadale Station.
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Armadale Station is taking shape as the Byford Rail Extension works towards completion.
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The Byford Rail Extension rail corridor infrastructure is complete.
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Video: Reshaping WA Report (June 2025). Passenger services between Perth and Cannington stations have recommenced on the Inner Armadale Line.
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Hamilton Street intersection in Queens Park is now open as part of the Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal Project.
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Nicholson Road Station is nearly complete as part of the Thornlie-Cockburn Link Project and the finishing touches are being made to paving, landscaping and public art installations
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The track for the Byford Rail Extension Project is now 100 per cent in place.
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Byford Station is taking shape with cladding and tiling underway on the platforms.
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Oats Street Station on the Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal is nearing completion.
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Video: Reshaping WA Report - Passenger services on the METRONET Thornlie-Cockburn Line will commence Monday June 9.
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Track works are 100 per cent complete on the Byford Rail Extension Project.
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New intersections at Wharf Street (pictured), Welshpool Road and Hamilton Street are now open as part of the Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal Project.
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Driver training on the Thornlie-Cockburn Line.
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Armadale Station is taking shape. Most of the rail and all sleepers for the Byford Rail Extension Project are now in place.
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Ranford Road Station nearing completion ahead of the Thornlie-Cockburn Link opening on 9 June.
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Video: Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal Project progress - January 2024 versus December 2024.
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Video: First piece of public art has been completed on the Armadale Line Transformation (Byford Rail Extension) by WA Artist George Domahidy.
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Art students at Armadale Senior High School worked with artist George Domahidy on part of the public art for the BRE project.
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Video: A first look at what Nicholson Road Station will look like once complete.
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Video: Testing has commenced on the Thornlie-Cockburn Link and Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal Project, with the first test train successfully running from Nicholson Road to Carlisle station.
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Tiling and paving is underway at Ranford Road Station on the TCL project. Cladding and glazing is finished, tracks are in place alongside the platforms and SmartRider validators have also been installed.
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Progress has been made across the five new elevated stations on the Armadale Line and the seven-kilometre linear park beneath.
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Construction of the Eleventh Road bridge for the Byford Rail Extension project corridor is progressing well, with nearly 600 Mechanically Stabilised Earth wall panels installed.
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The Nicholson Road Station on the Thornlie-Cockburn Link Project is moving ahead fast with forecourt and bus stand paving progressing and platform paving finished.
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Video: A first look at what the Thornlie Station will look like once complete.
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Ranford Road Station construction continues, including installation of internal ceilings and walls, and platform construction.
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The Byford Rail Extension bridge deck on the Eleventh Road road-over-rail bridge is now complete.
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Ranford Road Station is taking shape along the Thornlie-Cockburn Link Project.
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Twelve additional piles have been installed on the BRE project, completing the new pedestrian bridge over Armadale Road.
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One hundred per cent of the train tracks have been laid as part of the Victoria-Park Level Crossing Removal Project.
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Steel pieces for the Thornlie Station overpass have been lifted into place.
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One kilometre of track has been laid on the Byford Rail Extension project.
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Video: Reshaping WA Report - Morley-Ellenbrook Line and Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal (October 2024 Update).
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Video: Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal Project Flyover (October 2024).
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Artist impression of the Queens Park Station.
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The first 200 metres of ballast has been laid north of Eleventh Road for the Byford Rail Extension, paving the way for sleepers and track.
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Structural beams and roofing panels are now in place at Nicholson Road Station.
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More than five kilometres of noise walls are being installed along the rail corridor in Canning Vale and Thornlie.
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Track is making its debut on the Byford Rail Extension Project, with track foundation work underway and the first rail sleepers ready for installation.
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The Eleventh Road bridge is taking shape as part of the Byford Rail Extension. These beams weigh nearly 200 tonne each and stretch over 44 metres.
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A footbridge to link pedestrians and cyclists between Elliot Place and Cameron Street in Thornlie is one step closer to completion with steel work now installed.
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Footings for Armadale Station are complete and slabs are being poured.
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The Larsen Road pedestrian bridge on the BRE project is well undeway.
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Concrete slabs being laid for the new Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal project.
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Installatio of concrete beams for the new 145m long Canning River rail bridge is complete. It will carry trains running between Thornlie and Kenwick once operational.
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Platforms, entry building walls and roofing structures are in progress at Nicholson and Ranford Road Stations.
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Video: Timelapse of the elevated rail lift at Hamilton Street (Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal).
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The elevated Armadale Station is taking shape. The viaduct is 8-10m from ground level with 131 columns and 125 beams now installed.
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The bus canopies at Ranford Road Station are now up as part of the Thornlie-Cockburn Link project.
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Pier installation near Carlisle Station as part of the Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal project.
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Video: Reshaping WA Report (February 2024). An update on the Armadale Line Transformation and Tonkin Gap Project.
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Piling works underway at Carlisle Station.
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Installation of precast platform concrete walls at Nicholson Road Station.
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Beams for the elevated rail at Armadale under construction.
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Video: Reshaping WA Report (December 2023). An update on the Armadale Line Transformation and Bunbury Outer Ring Road project.
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Video: The Armadale Line Transformation is on the way.
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Video: Reshaping WA Report (November 2023). Major upgrades are underway as part of the Armadale Line Transformation.
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