High Capacity Corridor Upgrade project
Saturday 9 March 2024
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.
Melbourne Airport Rail
Friday 8 March 2024
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.
Melbourne suburban passenger information displays
Sunday 3 March 2024
Next train displays at Melbourne suburban railway stations.
Footbridges between Flinders Street and Richmond
Friday 6 October 2023
Between Flinders Street Station and Richmond a number of footbridges cross the rail corridor.
Melbourne suburban Digital Train Radio System
Saturday 23 September 2023
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.
Flinders Street Viaduct
Tuesday 19 September 2023
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.
Flemington Racecourse line
Sunday 6 August 2023
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.
Hurstbridge Line Duplication
Sunday 30 July 2023
The Hurstbridge Line Duplication is building new stations at Greensborough and Montmorency; and duplicating the rail track between Greensborough and Montmorency and between Diamond Creek and Wattle Glen.
Metcard
Monday 10 July 2023
Equipment and infrastructure for the Metcard automated ticketing system used throughout Melbourne until December 2012.
Melbourne transport murals
Friday 7 April 2023
Murals featuring public transport, found at Melbourne railway stations and tram stops
Melbourne tramway squares
Friday 24 March 2023
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.
Crumbling station building at Armadale
Friday 24 March 2023
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.
Caulfield - Dandenong level crossing removal project
Friday 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'
Sydney light rail infrastructure
Wednesday 5 October 2022
Infrastructure from across the Sydney light rail system.
Adelaide stations and infrastructure
Wednesday 5 October 2022
Photos of railway infrastructure around the Adelaide Metro rail network in suburban Adelaide - stations, signals, and such
Melton Highway level crossing removal project
Friday 17 June 2022
A road over rail bridge is building built in two stages over the Sunbury line at Sydenham
Macaulay Light Repair Centre
Monday 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.
Crumbling station building at Newmarket
Sunday 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.
Broadmeadows station and standard gauge platform construction
Tuesday 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
Friday 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.
TPWS in suburban Melbourne
Wednesday 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
Tuesday 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
Wednesday 17 November 2021
The railway line at Blackburn will be sunk beneath Blackburn Road, but the existing station is not being rebuilt.
Richmond station
Wednesday 10 November 2021
A windblown concrete monolith from the 1950s with inadequate passenger interchange passageways and narrow platforms
Bell to Moreland level crossing removal
Tuesday 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
Sunday 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
Monday 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
Wednesday 13 January 2021
Bits and pieces of tramway infrastructure from around the Yarra Trams network in Melbourne
Tram stop extensions for E class trams
Friday 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.
Craigieburn electrification project
Sunday 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
Sunday 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
Monday 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
Sunday 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
Sunday 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
Sunday 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
Tuesday 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
Saturday 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
Thursday 31 August 2017
Transport for NSW operate an internal rail skills training centre Petersham.
Melbourne tram stop closures
Wednesday 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
Tuesday 18 October 2016
Preliminary geotechnical investigation work on the Melbourne Metro Rail Tunnel commenced in 2015.
Burke Road level crossing removal project
Monday 4 July 2016
The tram/train level crossing at Burke Road, Glen Iris is being removed, with the railway being relocated beneath the road and the adjacent Gardiner station also being rebuilt
Kensington Racecourse Essendon resignalling
Saturday 19 March 2016
In 2013-14 new signalling was installed on the Craigieburn and Flemington Racecourse lines, between Kensington and Essendon stations.
Sunbury electrification project
Saturday 9 May 2015
Electrification of the Bendigo line between Sydenham and Sunbury started in 2011 and was completed in 2012. Diggers Rest and Sunbury stations were upgraded, a new stabling yard built at the end of the line, overhead wires were installed above the tracks, and five new traction substations were built.
Queensland stations and infrastructure
Wednesday 22 April 2015
Railway stations and other infrastructure around Queensland
Brisbane stations and infrastructure
Monday 13 April 2015
Railway stations and other infrastructure around Brisbane
Cairns station
Monday 25 August 2014
Photos of Cairns station and the railway infrastructure around the area.
Mitcham level crossing removal project
Tuesday 7 January 2014
In 2013-2014 two level crossings at Mitcham were removed from the Lilydale / Belgrave line, when the railway line was lowered beneath Rooks Road and Mitcham Road, with the station at Mitcham also having to be rebuilt.
Sydney Monorail infrastructure
Sunday 24 March 2013
More than just the trains that run on the Sydney Monorail
Cardinia Road station construction
Saturday 25 August 2012
A new railway station on the Pakenham line between Officer and Pakenham stations