Melbourne Airport Rail
2 December 2022
The Melbourne Airport Rail is building a new double track railway branch from Albion station to Melbourne Airport, running parallel to the existing Albion-Jacana freight line as far as Keilor East, then following Airport Drive and Melrose Drive to the terminal area.
Failing rail infrastructure of Melbourne
29 November 2022
Melbourne's railway network is held together with bubblegum and duct tape - here are examples of the way that it is falling apart.
Melbourne suburban passenger information displays
29 November 2022
Next train displays at Melbourne suburban railway stations.
Melbourne stations and infrastructure
29 November 2022
Photos of railway infrastructure in suburban Melbourne - stations, signals, and such
Melbourne suburban Digital Train Radio System
29 November 2022
The GSM-R based Digital Train Radio System (DTRS) replaced the analogue Urban Train Radio System (UTRS) used for communication on the Melbourne suburban rail network. Approximately 100 base stations make up the system with more than 70 new towers added to cover the network. Work stated in September 2009 and was completed in 2011, with trials of the on train equipment starting in 2012.
Melbourne Underground Rail Loop Upgrade Project
29 November 2022
The Melbourne Underground Rail Loop Upgrade Project includes the installation of new platform smoke extraction systems, upgraded station sprinklers and alarm system at Parliament, Melbourne Central and Flagstaff stations.
Car parking at Melbourne stations
25 November 2022
High Capacity Corridor Upgrade project
11 November 2022
The High Capacity Corridor Upgrade project (previously the Cranbourne Pakenham Line Upgrade project) is being delivered by the Level Crossing Removal Authority to support the new High Capacity Metro Train (HCMT) fleet. The work includes track duplication on the Cranbourne line at Dandenong South, minor platform extensions, and the replacement of signalling, overhead wires and traction substations along the Cranbourne and Pakenham railway lines.
Caulfield - Dandenong level crossing removal project
11 November 2022
In early 2016 it was announced that all nine level crossings between Caulfield and Dandenong would be eliminated by the construction of three sections of elevated railway line, now known as 'Skyrail'
Myki
9 November 2022
Photos of bits and pieces to do with Melbourne's 'Myki' smartcard ticketing system
Sydney light rail infrastructure
5 October 2022
Infrastructure from across the Sydney light rail system.
Adelaide stations and infrastructure
5 October 2022
Photos of railway infrastructure around the Adelaide Metro rail network in suburban Adelaide - stations, signals, and such
Failing infrastructure at Southern Cross Station
14 September 2022
Southern Cross Station was only finished a decade ago, but the building is already starting to fall apart
Melbourne transport murals
2 August 2022
Murals featuring public transport, found at Melbourne railway stations and tram stops
Melton Highway level crossing removal project
17 June 2022
A road over rail bridge is building built in two stages over the Sunbury line at Sydenham
Macaulay Light Repair Centre
16 May 2022
The Macaulay Light Repair Centre is located off at Upfield line at North Melbourne, and is used for the stabling of trains as well as light repairs.
Metcard
29 April 2022
Equipment and infrastructure for the Metcard automated ticketing system used throughout Melbourne until December 2012.
Melbourne stanchions and overhead line electrification
25 April 2022
Overhead wires used to supply power to electric trains
Crumbling station building at Newmarket
27 March 2022
A look at the crumbling citybound station building at Newmarket station on the Craigieburn line, where everything is falling apart. The cantilevered platform verandah was reinforced with acrow props in 2012 and demolished in 2013. As for the piers holding everything up, even bigger acrow props have been installed to counteract the failing concrete piers and beams.
Spencer Street Station pedestrian subways
11 March 2022
Until the 2005 redevelopment as Southern Cross Station, passengers at Spencer Street Station used a pedestrian subway to access the platforms, as well as to pass under Spencer Street.
Broadmeadows station and standard gauge platform construction
1 March 2022
Former terminus of the suburban electric services, in 2010 it was upgraded to have a third platform on the parallel standard gauge line.
Cranbourne Line Upgrade project
25 February 2022
The Cranbourne Line Upgrade project is removing level crossings at Evans Road, Lyndhurst and Greens Road, Dandenong South, duplicating 8 kilometres of single track between Dandenong and Cranbourne, and rebuilding the station at Merinda Park.
Melbourne tramway squares
15 February 2022
Melbourne has three 'tramway squares' where 1500 V DC powered trains cross the tracks of 600 V DC powered trams on the level. They are located at Glenhuntly, Riversdale and Kooyong, with the fourth at Gardiner since grade separated.
TPWS in suburban Melbourne
15 December 2021
Commencing in 2010 Train Protection & Warning System (TPWS) has been retrofitted to signals across suburban Melbourne.
North McKinnon Centre level crossing removal project
7 December 2021
In 2015/16 three level level crossings on the Frankston line were removed - North Road, McKinnon Road, and Centre Road with Ormond, McKinnon and Bentleigh stations also being rebuilt
Blackburn Road level crossing removal project
17 November 2021
The railway line at Blackburn will be sunk beneath Blackburn Road, but the existing station is not being rebuilt.
Richmond station
10 November 2021
A windblown concrete monolith from the 1950s with inadequate passenger interchange passageways and narrow platforms
Bell to Moreland level crossing removal
2 November 2021
The level crossings at Bell Street, Munro Street and Reynard Street in Coburg, and Moreland Road in Brunswick are being removed by raising the tracks, along with new elevated stations at Coburg and Moreland.
Infrastructure Evaluation Vehicle IEV102
31 October 2021
Converted from carriage MTH102 by SSR Bendigo in 2010, as of March 2011 this inspection carriage has been used to check up of the status of the overhead wiring along Melbourne's suburban railway network.
Flinders Street Station upgrade
5 July 2021
In February 2015, the State Government announced a $100 million investment to repair the exterior of the station’s administration building as well as improve access and facilities for commuters. Work started in late 2015 and is due for completion in 2018.
Tram infrastructure of Melbourne
13 January 2021
Bits and pieces of tramway infrastructure from around the Yarra Trams network in Melbourne
Crumbling station building at Armadale
10 January 2021
A look at the crumbling citybound station kiosk at Armadale station on the Frankston/Dandenong lines, where everything is falling apart and ready to fall down onto the platform below.
Tram stop extensions for E class trams
1 January 2021
As part of the preparation for the longer E class trams entering service across Melbourne, tram stops along route 96 and La Trobe were extended to cater for their length.
Flemington Racecourse line
18 December 2020
The Flemington Racecourse line is a short branch off the Broadmeadows line in the inner north-west of Melbourne. It is used for special events at the Flemington racecourse and the showgrounds.
Flinders Street Viaduct
22 February 2020
The Flinders Street Viaduct is made up of six tracks of varying ages, linking Flinders Street Station to Southern Cross Station and forming the main link between the eastern and western parts of the Victorian rail network.
Furlong Main level crossing removal project
19 February 2020
In 2015 work commenced on the grade separation of the Main Road level crossing at St Albans station, with the Furlong Road level crossing at Ginifer station later being added to the project scope.
Craigieburn electrification project
17 November 2019
Photos of the Craigieburn electrification works completed in 2007, as well the new station at Roxburgh Park and later upgrades to Craigieburn station
Coolaroo station construction and opening day
17 November 2019
Located between Broadmeadows and Roxburgh Park, the railway station at Coolaroo was constructed separately from the rest of the Craigieburn electrification project that was completed in 2007. As a result it did not opening to passengers until 6 June 2010.
Southern Cross Station office towers
2 September 2019
The 664 Collins Street and 699 Bourke Street office towers have been built atop Southern Cross Station platforms 13 through 16
Webb Dock line
11 August 2019
Disused railway line in inner Melbourne, opened in the mid 1980s. Running from Melbourne Yard, over the Yarra River to the south bank to Webb Dock, only the line west of CityLink exists today, reserved for future rebuilding
Second Merri Creek bridge at Clifton Hill
20 January 2019
Clifton Hill is the junction of the Epping and Hurstbridge lines in inner Melbourne, with a new bridge being built in 2008 across Merri Creek to duplicate the Hurstbridge line tracks.
Hurstbridge Rail Line Upgrade
20 January 2019
The Hurstbridge Rail Line Upgrade is duplicating the section of single track between Heidelberg and Rosanna, raising the railway line over Lower Plenty Road, and rebuilding Rosanna station.
Axle counter overlays at Melbourne level crossings
27 November 2018
Following issues with VLocity trains being detected by track circuits in suburban Melbourne, in 2016 axle counters have been installed at level crossings to ensure they are reliably activated.
Heatherdale level crossing removal project
24 March 2018
The railway line at Heatherdale will be sunk beneath Heatherdale Road, with a new station build on the other side of the level crossing
Petersham Training College
31 August 2017
Transport for NSW operate an internal rail skills training centre Petersham.
Melbourne tram stop closures
12 July 2017
In recent years many tram stops in Melbourne have been permantly closed, either replaced by nearby platform stops in an failed effort to speed up services, or due to safety concerns with motorists speeding past stopped trams.
Metro Tunnel geotechnical investigations
18 October 2016
Preliminary geotechnical investigation work on the Melbourne Metro Rail Tunnel commenced in 2015.