Byford Train Station And Rail Extension

This project is part of the Armadale Line Transformation.

Overview

Rail
Project type
$1.33 billion
Total budget
Under Construction
Project phase
METRONET
Lead agency
4200
Jobs supported

Residents in Byford and the wider Serpentine-Jarrahdale area will connect to the Perth CBD on a seamless 42-minute train journey once the Byford Rail Extension is complete.

The Armadale Line is being extended approximately 8km south to a new ground-level station in Byford, supporting one of the fastest growing areas in Australia.

Armadale Station is being rebuilt as an elevated station with three nearby busy level crossings removed and replaced with elevated rail. Other level crossings between Armadale and Byford are also being removed with alternative treatments to improve safety and ease traffic flow through reduced road congestion.

The new station will include six bus stands, three platforms (two urban and one regional), and approximately 400 parking bays, including ACROD.

Following completion of the Thomas Road Over Rail Bridge earlier this year, all four lanes are in use, with traffic flowing in both directions across the bridge. This significant milestone makes it easier and safer for commuters to cross the rail line at Byford.

The project will kick-start development opportunities in the Armadale and Byford town centres, providing new and safe connections around the stations.

Find more information on the METRONET project here.

Benefits

Provide greater transport choice and a seamless connection to the Perth CBD and wider metropolitan area
Improved safety and accessibility for public transport users, cyclists and pedestrians
New, versatile public open spaces around the new stations for the community to enjoy
Modern stations and improved facilities catering to passengers’ needs and future growth
Reduced traffic congestion and safer crossovers with the removal of boom gates

Gallery

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The Larsen Road pedestrian bridge on the BRE project is well undeway.
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History is being preserved with 400 pre-used railway sleepers donated to Rail Heritage WA. The sleepers will be used to re-lay 300m of track for their heritage train line (Whiteman Park Tram Extension).
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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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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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Beams for the elevated rail at Armadale under construction.
The Larsen Road pedestrian bridge is taking shape. When complete, the bridge will connect communities on either side of the rail corridor.
The Byford Station platform canopy is taking shape. These will provide shelter for commuters.
This project is trialling the use of renewable diesel to help reduce its carbon footprint. Pictured is an on-site water tanker running on 100% Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO).
Concrete panels have been installed for the Australind and metro platforms.
Completed concrete pour for the Wungong Brook Bridge deck.
Wall panels are installed to provide structural support for the new Eleventh Road Bridge.
Viaduct beams are being lifted into place over Armadale Road.
The first viaduct beam has gone up for the elevated rail between Church Avenue and Forrest Road in Armadale.
Progress continues with over 50 per cent of earthworks now complete and over half of the station platform walls installed.
The first of 131 columns has been lifted into place for the elevated rail along the Byford Rail Extension Project.
33 kilometres of new rail track has arrived.
Video: We’re building new stations at Armadale and Byford, removing level crossings, and extending the line eight kilometres to Byford.
Artist impression of the new Byford Station.
Artist impression of the new Armadale Station.
The new Thomas Road Bridge opened to traffic in November 2022.
The Byford Rail Extension will extend the Armadale Line to Byford.

Project map

This map shows an aerial view of the project location.

Show disruptions

Public transport disruptions

Armadale and Thornlie Line Shutdown

The Armadale and Thornlie lines have shutdown to facilitate the Victoria Park - Canning Level Crossing Removal, Byford Rail Extension and Thornlie-Cockburn link.

Starts: 20 Nov 2023 - 12:00am

More information at Transperth

Active travel options

City of Gosnells and City of Armadale
Your guide to walking, wheeling and riding in the City of Gosnells and City of Armadale. These maps identify walking and bike friendly routes as alternate ways to travel, particularly while works are underway. To access a mobile friendly version of this map or to find out more about the Armadale Line Active Travel initiative visit: transport.wa.gov.au/activetransport/armadale-line
- City of Gosnells and City of Armadale

Detour options

Eleventh Road Closure - Until Late-May 2025

Eleventh Road in Darling Downs will be closed between Gull Street/Lambert Kane and Bruns Drive east until May 2025 to enable safe construction of the Eleventh Road bridge over the rail corridor. See map of alternative routes below.

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