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Yanchep Rail Extension New rail service

Yanchep, Eglinton, Alkimos

Overview

  • Rail

    Project type

  • $1.27 billion

    Total budget

  • Complete

    Project phase

  • METRONET

    Lead agency

  • 1374

    Jobs supported

The Yanchep Rail Extension extends the Joondalup Line 14.5 kilometres north from Butler, and includes three new stations in Alkimos, Eglinton and Yanchep.

The 49-minute train journey to the Perth CBD connects tens of thousands of people in Perth's northern suburbs to the rail network for the first time.

Each station has modern facilities and ample parking, with more than 900 parking bays at Yanchep Station, 700 bays at Alkimos Station and 400 at Eglinton.

The project will help develop activity centres by stimulating new employment opportunities and supporting higher density land use for residential and commercial purposes.

Further project details are available via METRONET. For service information please visit the Transperth website.

Benefits

  • Reduced congestion and provision of alternative transport options
  • Creates thousands of jobs while providing improved access to employment opportunities in Alkimos, Eglinton and Yanchep
  • Increased reach and frequency of bus services in the area around each new station
  • Contributing to the long-term expansion of the greater Perth passenger rail and bus network
  • Improved liveability with vibrant urban centres and connectivity

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Gallery

  • Yanchep Station is now in operation

  • Platforms at the new Yanchep Station

  • A look inside of Eglinton Station, now open on the Yanchep Line

  • Works at Alkimos Station are underway

  • Artwork at Yanchep Station

  • Video - Reshaping WA Report: June 2024 Update

  • Three shade canopies installed at Yanchep Station featuring artwork of local flora, fauna and marine

  • Video - Watch Yanchep Station being built from the ground up

  • Completed artwork at Eglinton Station - layered ceiling artwork by Ian Mutch showcases Grevillea Preissii and Western Xenica butterflies

  • Finishing touches are underway at Alkimos, Eglinton and Yanchep stations

  • A slash of colour - noise walls at Butler Station now complete and Alkimos and Yanchep underway

  • Landscaping has commenced for three new green bridges - using a combination of boulders and logs sourced during earth works phase

  • Artwork at Alkimos Station as it nears completion

  • Toreopango Bridge, the last of nine road-over-rail bridges constructed as part of the Yanchep Rail Extension

  • Artist impression of Alkimos Station

  • Video - Artist impression of Alkimos Station

  • Video - Artist impression of Eglinton Station

  • Artist impression of Eglinton Station - architecture design was inspired by local flora species

  • Video - Artist impression of Yanchep Station

  • Artist impression of Yanchep Station

  • Artist impression of Yanchep Station - inspired by the native flora and neighbouring Yanchep caves

  • Artist impression of Yanchep Station - inspired by the native flora and neighbouring Yanchep caves

  • Specialised 160-tonne compaction and grinding train ensuring smooth rides and precise alignment

  • 9km of ballast matting being installed, helping to minimise vibration and noise

  • Tamping has started on the Yanchep Rail Extension

  • Tracks laid at Eglinton Station

  • Alkimos Station concept design (subject to change)

  • Eglinton Station concept design (subject to change)

  • Concept design of the platform at Yanchep Station (subject to change)

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