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May 15, 2026 | Australia/NZ

Additional $US 2.7bn for Melbourne commuter project

Federal government to contribute further funding to 90km orbital line.

May 5, 2026 | Commuter Rail

Funding agreed for Melbourne commuter electrification

37km Melton Line connects western suburbs with central Melbourne.

March 4, 2026 | Australia/NZ

Work starts on Melbourne airport rail link

The $US 2.89bn redevelopment of Sunshine station as a transport hub should be complete by 2030.

March 2, 2026 | Australia/NZ

Melbourne shortlists bidders for commuter operating contract

Three consortia are in the running to operate and maintain the Australian city’s commuter network from 2027.

February 2, 2026 | Australia/NZ

Melbourne Metro Tunnel fully open

Big Switch programme completed on February 1 has recast commuter services serving the city.

December 18, 2025 | Australia/NZ

Melbourne awards major SRL contract

Linewide Alliance consortium will develop $US 4.43bn first phase of city’s Suburban Rail Loop project.

December 1, 2025 | Commuter Rail

Metro Tunnel opens in Melbourne

Soft launch precedes major restructuring of commuter services in February.

October 8, 2025 | Australia/NZ

Melbourne Metro Tunnel opening date set

A soft launch in early December will be followed by full entry to service on February 1.

September 11, 2025 | News

Victoria seeks new Melbourne commuter operator

The contract will commence in late 2027.

July 15, 2025 | Freight

Aurizon signs up to Melbourne Intermodal Terminal

New terminal will become largest in Australia when it opens in October.

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