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Overview

Rail
Project type
$1.65 billion
Total budget
Complete
Project phase
METRONET
Lead agency
6500
Jobs supported

The METRONET Ellenbrook Line is now open! The new line halves public transport journey time for passengers travelling between Ellenbrook and the CBD.

Approximately 21km of new rail line has been constructed and travels from Ellenbrook’s growing town centre, down the western side of Drumpellier Drive, through land north of Marshall Road and down the middle of Tonkin Highway, connecting at Bayswater Station on the Midland Line.

The line starts at Bayswater Station, with new stations at Ellenbrook, Whiteman Park, Ballajura, Noranda and Morley. A future station is planned at Bennett Springs East.

For further information on train and bus service information please visit the Transperth website.

Find more information on the METRONET project here.

Station	Estimated passenger boardings by 2031	Journey time to Perth	Number of parking bays	Number of bus stands
Ellenbrook	8,016	30 minutes	500	12
Whiteman Park	3,795	25 minutes	900	10
Ballajura	3,084	21 minutes	1,100	12
Noranda	1,810	18 minutes	400	2
Morley	1,365	15 minutes	400	12

Benefits

More transport options for the north-eastern suburbs
Halves the current public transport travel time for Ellenbrook residents to approximately 30 minutes
Improved liveability by delivering vibrant urban centres, accessible connections, housing options and business growth opportunities
Creates thousands of jobs and provides improved access to employment opportunities

Gallery

Video: First train ride on the Ellenbrook Line from Bayswater to Ellenbrook Station.

Video: First train ride on the Ellenbrook Line from Bayswater to Ellenbrook Station.
Video: Reshaping WA Report. Ellenbrook Line and Spoilbank Marina (December update).

Video: Reshaping WA Report. Ellenbrook Line and Spoilbank Marina (December update).
Interior at the completed Morley Station, which opened for passenger services on 9 December 2024.

Interior at the completed Morley Station, which opened for passenger services on 9 December 2024.
Artwork and landscaping around the completed Ballajura Station.

Artwork and landscaping around the completed Ballajura Station.
Entrance to the completed Ellenbrook Station.

Entrance to the completed Ellenbrook Station.
Video: 20 public art pieces have been created by local and Noongar artists across the Ellenbrook Line.

Video: 20 public art pieces have been created by local and Noongar artists across the Ellenbrook Line.
Video: Whiteman Park Station milestones from 2022 to 2024.

Video: Whiteman Park Station milestones from 2022 to 2024.
Morley Station skylight by artists Marcia McGuire and Penelope Forlano.

Morley Station skylight by artists Marcia McGuire and Penelope Forlano.
A look at Morley Station which was complete in October 2024.

A look at Morley Station which was complete in October 2024.
Video: Ballajura Station milestones over three years of construction until completion in August 2024.

Video: Ballajura Station milestones over three years of construction until completion in August 2024.
Landscaping works at Noranda Station were completed in October 2024.

Landscaping works at Noranda Station were completed in October 2024.
Finishing works are underway along the line ahead of opening.

Finishing works are underway along the line ahead of opening.
Video: Reshaping WA Report - Morley-Ellenbrook Line and Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal (October 2024 Update).

Video: Reshaping WA Report - Morley-Ellenbrook Line and Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal (October 2024 Update).
Sneak peek at the new Morley Station. Works are progressing on the final stations along the Morley-Ellenbrook Line.

Sneak peek at the new Morley Station. Works are progressing on the final stations along the Morley-Ellenbrook Line.
Video: The first test train on track from Ellenbrook to Morley station.

Video: The first test train on track from Ellenbrook to Morley station.
The first test train on the new line, a milestone in the rigorous testing program before passenger services start in late-2024.

The first test train on the new line, a milestone in the rigorous testing program before passenger services start in late-2024.
Video: Experience the first test train from Ellenbrook to Morley station on the new line from the driver's seat.

Video: Experience the first test train from Ellenbrook to Morley station on the new line from the driver's seat.
Video: Reshaping WA Report, August 2024. The METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line is tracking well, with Ballajura Station recently completed.

Video: Reshaping WA Report, August 2024. The METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line is tracking well, with Ballajura Station recently completed.
Stations on the Morley-Ellenbrook Line are now connected to permanent power. Ellenbrook Station, August 2024.

Stations on the Morley-Ellenbrook Line are now connected to permanent power. Ellenbrook Station, August 2024.
Ballajura Station multi-deck carpark. 400 bays will be available upon completion, including ACROD.

Ballajura Station multi-deck carpark. 400 bays will be available upon completion, including ACROD.
Public art by Pip Kelly at Whiteman Park Station.

Public art by Pip Kelly at Whiteman Park Station.
View of works at Noranda Station from the car park.

View of works at Noranda Station from the car park.
Public art pieces and landscaping featuring native shrubs and trees are featured throughout the Ellenbrook Station precinct. Perforated screens pictured by Marcia McGuire.

Public art pieces and landscaping featuring native shrubs and trees are featured throughout the Ellenbrook Station precinct. Perforated screens pictured by Marcia McGuire.
All 21 kilometres of track has been laid along the Morley-Ellenbrook Line.

All 21 kilometres of track has been laid along the Morley-Ellenbrook Line.
Ballajura Stations is now complete, with works are progressing on the final three stations.

Ballajura Stations is now complete, with works are progressing on the final three stations.
A pedestrian walkway has been installed at Ballajura Station, connecting to the multi-storey car park.

A pedestrian walkway has been installed at Ballajura Station, connecting to the multi-storey car park.
The Noranda Station Pedestrian Underpass is now open. Public art by Melski & Lilsiski, painted with assistance from the community.

The Noranda Station Pedestrian Underpass is now open. Public art by Melski & Lilsiski, painted with assistance from the community.
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).

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).
Video: Mussel sculptures at Whiteman Park Station with artist Pip Kelly.

Video: Mussel sculptures at Whiteman Park Station with artist Pip Kelly.
The final concrete pour for the staircase leading to Ballajura Station is complete.

The final concrete pour for the staircase leading to Ballajura Station is complete.
Arch segments for the Ballajura Station footbridge have been installed, providing residents better access to the station.

Arch segments for the Ballajura Station footbridge have been installed, providing residents better access to the station.
Video: Morley Station fly through (artist impression).

Video: Morley Station fly through (artist impression).
Video: Reshaping WA Report. Major works at Ellenbrook Station are complete, making the first station finished as part of the new 21-kilometre line.

Video: Reshaping WA Report. Major works at Ellenbrook Station are complete, making the first station finished as part of the new 21-kilometre line.
Video: The new Ellenbrook Station is complete, the first station finished as part of the METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line project.

Video: The new Ellenbrook Station is complete, the first station finished as part of the METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line project.
Drumpellier Drive has reopened after essential works on Ellenbrook and Whiteman Park stations.

Drumpellier Drive has reopened after essential works on Ellenbrook and Whiteman Park stations.
Video: A look at the new Whiteman Park Station, connecting to the Whiteman Park Tram Extension.

Video: A look at the new Whiteman Park Station, connecting to the Whiteman Park Tram Extension.
First sections of the new footbridge over Tonkin Highway in Malaga.

First sections of the new footbridge over Tonkin Highway in Malaga.
The Malaga footbridge is progressing.

The Malaga footbridge is progressing.
Progress on Whiteman Park Station.

Progress on Whiteman Park Station.
The final slab pour at Morley Station car park.

The final slab pour at Morley Station car park.
Video: Update on the progress at Ballajura Station (formerly Malaga Station), January 2024.

Video: Update on the progress at Ballajura Station (formerly Malaga Station), January 2024.
Community painting at the Noranda Station Pedestrian Underpass.

Community painting at the Noranda Station Pedestrian Underpass.
Traffic on the new Drumpellier/Gnangara intersection.

Traffic on the new Drumpellier/Gnangara intersection.
Drumpellier Drive between Park Street and The Promenade has been open to traffic since January 2024.

Drumpellier Drive between Park Street and The Promenade has been open to traffic since January 2024.
Works are progressing on the Morley Station multi-storey car park.

Works are progressing on the Morley Station multi-storey car park.
Video: Stations will be built in Morley, Noranda, Malaga, Whiteman Park, and Ellenbrook. Bayswater Station has been rebuilt.

Video: Stations will be built in Morley, Noranda, Malaga, Whiteman Park, and Ellenbrook. Bayswater Station has been rebuilt.
Two pedestrian overpasses for Noranda Station are complete.

Two pedestrian overpasses for Noranda Station are complete.
Viaduct structures are taking shape at Whiteman Park Station.

Viaduct structures are taking shape at Whiteman Park Station.
Viaduct structures taking shape at Whiteman Park Station.

Viaduct structures taking shape at Whiteman Park Station.
Structural steel for Malaga Station and bus interchange is in place.

Structural steel for Malaga Station and bus interchange is in place.
The central steel ‘spine’ of Whiteman Park Station has been installed.

The central steel ‘spine’ of Whiteman Park Station has been installed.
Video: Whiteman Park Station flythrough (artist impression).

Video: Whiteman Park Station flythrough (artist impression).
Artist impression of Whiteman Park Station

Artist impression of Whiteman Park Station
Morley Station (concept design, subject to change).

Morley Station (concept design, subject to change).
Artist impression of Morley Station.

Artist impression of Morley Station.
Ellenbrook Station entrance (concept design, subject to change)

Ellenbrook Station entrance (concept design, subject to change)
Ellenbrook Station (concept design, subject to change).

Ellenbrook Station (concept design, subject to change).
Malaga Station (concept design, subject to change).

Malaga Station (concept design, subject to change).
Noranda Station (concept design, subject to change).

Noranda Station (concept design, subject to change).
Whiteman Park Station (concept design, subject to change)

Whiteman Park Station (concept design, subject to change)
Video: New station concepts along the Morley-Ellenbrook Line (artist impression).

Video: New station concepts along the Morley-Ellenbrook Line (artist impression).

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