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May 5, 2026 | Commuter Rail

Funding agreed for Melbourne commuter electrification

37km Melton Line connects western suburbs with central Melbourne.

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 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.

July 15, 2025 | Freight

Aurizon signs up to Melbourne Intermodal Terminal

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

May 20, 2025 | Policy

Victoria to offer free public transport to under 18s

The policy is expected to benefit up to 1 million young people.

May 15, 2025 | Financial

Victoria ups rail investment

Australian state has budgeted around $US 640m for rail improvements in and around Melbourne.

December 10, 2024 | Fleet

First X’Trapolis 2.0 EMU for Victoria rolled out

Alstom is supplying 25 new trains for the Melbourne commuter network in Australia.

September 30, 2024 | Infrastructure

Cost of Melbourne Metro Tunnel project rises to $US 9.59bn

Victorian state government blames 22% increase in materials and labour costs.

July 9, 2024 | Australia/NZ

Melbourne Airport station standoff resolved

A surface-level airport terminus for the planned rail link has finally been agreed.

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