Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal

This project is part of the Armadale Line Transformation.

Overview

Rail
Project type
$1.05 billion
Total budget
Under Construction
Project phase
METRONET
Lead agency
4375
Jobs supported

The project is Perth’s first major elevated rail designed to improve public transport safety, create new and versatile public space for the community and reduce traffic congestion.

Six level crossings are being removed along the Armadale Line by raising the rail over the road at Mint Street, Oats Street, Welshpool Road, Hamilton Street, Wharf Street and William Street.

New modern elevated stations are being built at Carlisle, Oats Street, Queens Park, Cannington and Beckenham while Welshpool Station will be has closed permanently.

Boom gates at all the level crossings between Victoria Park and Beckenham have been dismantled, and construction in now underway, marking a significant milestone in transformation of the Armadale Line.

To find out more information in relation to this major project, please visit the METRONET Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal page.

Benefits

Increased safety for people and vehicles travelling in the area
Improved traffic flow through the area
Modern station facilities
Revitalisation of local community with improved land use planning
Reduce time spent sitting at boom gates by up to six hours per day

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

Town of Victoria Park and City of Canning
Your guide to walking, wheeling and riding in the Town of Victoria Park and City of Canning. 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
- Town of Victoria Park and City of Canning

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Gallery

First L-beams at Carlisle Station
All four gantry cranes are up and running, and have lifted their first precast concrete pier for new elevated rail
Pier installation near Carlisle Station
Piling works at Carlisle Station
How gantry cranes are assisting the Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal
Arrival of the first of four gantry cranes to assist with construction of elevated rail
As part of the METRONET Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal Project, we're building new stations, removing level crossings, elevating rail, and creating new community spaces.
The first pair of gantry cranes arrive in WA to be assembled as part of the Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal and Armadale Line Transformation
Beckenham Station (artist impression only, subject to change)
Beckenham Station (artist impression only, subject to change)
Beckenham Station (artist impression only, subject to change)
Beckenham Station (artist impression only, subject to change)
An artist impression of the new Cannington Station.
An artist impression of the new Queens Park Station.
Artist impression of public spaces at Oats Street Station.
Artist impression of public spaces at Carlisle Station.
Oats Street Level Crossing prior to removal
Oats Street Level Crossing pre-removal
Oats Street Level Crossing pre-removal
Oats Street Level Crossing pre-removal