Failing rail infrastructure of Melbourne
18 March 2020
Melbourne's railway network is held together with bubblegum and duct tape - here are examples of the way that it is falling apart.
Car parking at Melbourne stations
18 March 2020
Melbourne suburban passenger information displays
13 March 2020
Next train displays at Melbourne suburban railway stations.
Melbourne stations and infrastructure
13 March 2020
Photos of railway infrastructure in suburban Melbourne - stations, signals, and such
Melbourne stanchions and overhead line electrification
9 March 2020
Overhead wires used to supply power to electric trains
Tram infrastructure of Melbourne
9 March 2020
Bits and pieces of tramway infrastructure from around the Yarra Trams network in Melbourne
Myki
6 March 2020
Photos of bits and pieces to do with Melbourne's 'Myki' smartcard ticketing system
Tram stop extensions for E class trams
6 March 2020
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.
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 Ginifer Road level crossing at Ginifer station later being added to the project scope.
Failing infrastructure at Southern Cross Station
14 February 2020
Southern Cross Station was only finished a decade ago, but the building is already starting to fall apart
Crumbling station building at Armadale
24 December 2019
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.
North McKinnon Centre level crossing removal project
24 December 2019
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
High Capacity Corridor Upgrade project
14 December 2019
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.
TPWS in suburban Melbourne
9 December 2019
Commencing in 2010 Train Protection & Warning System (TPWS) has been retrofitted to signals across suburban Melbourne.
Melbourne suburban Digital Train Radio System
8 December 2019
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.
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 June 06, 2010.
Broadmeadows standard gauge platform construction
17 November 2019
Former terminus of the suburban electric services, in 2010 it was upgraded to have a third platform on the parallel standard gauge line.
Spencer Street Station pedestrian subways
17 November 2019
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.
Flemington Racecourse line
5 November 2019
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.
Crumbling station building at Newmarket
5 November 2019
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.
Geelong region stations and infrastructure
27 October 2019
The full selection of images is on my other site, Rail Geelong
Melbourne Underground Rail Loop Upgrade Project
7 October 2019
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.
Adelaide stations and infrastructure
4 October 2019
Photos of railway infrastructure around the Adelaide Metro rail network in suburban Adelaide - stations, signals, and such
Metro Tunnel preliminary work
21 September 2019
Preliminary geotechnical investigation work on the Melbourne Metro Rail Tunnel commenced in 2015.
Metro Trains Melbourne - Infrastructure Evaluation Vehicle IEV102
9 September 2019
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.
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
Melbourne transport murals
28 July 2019
Murals featuring public transport, found at at Melbourne railway stations and tram stops
Richmond station
15 July 2019
A windblown concrete monolith from the 1950s with inadequate passenger interchange passageways and narrow platforms
Melbourne tramway squares
8 June 2019
Melbourne has four '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, Kooyong and Gardiner stations
Melton Highway level crossing removal project
2 June 2019
A road over rail bridge is building built in two stages over the Sunbury line at Sydenham
Macaulay Light Repair Centre
25 April 2019
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.
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.
Blackburn Road level crossing removal project
4 November 2018
The railway line at Blackburn will be sunk beneath Blackburn Road, but the existing station is not being rebuilt.
Caulfield - Dandenong level crossing removal project
13 October 2018
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'
Bendigo line infrastructure
19 August 2018
Ballarat line infrastructure
19 August 2018
Photos of Ballarat station - a lot more are on my other site, Rail Geelong
Metcard
27 July 2018
Equipment and infrastructure for the Metcard automated ticketing system used throughout Melbourne
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
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.
NSW stations and infrastructure
10 June 2017
Photos of stations and stuff from the wacky land up north - mostly in the southern areas.
Incomplete Maldon - Dombarton railway bridge
10 June 2017
A partially completed bridge over the Cordeaux River near Maldon, New South Wales. It forms part of the Maldon - Dombarton railway line that commenced construction in the 1980s and was cancelled soon after.
Infrastructure Evaluation Vehicle IEV102 transfer, January 2017
5 January 2017
Metro Trains Melbourne's Infrastructure Evaluation Vehicle IEV102 developed a brake issue in December 2016, with the T-IEV-T consist having having to be transferred back to Melbourne behind B76 and B80. In January IEV102 was transferred to Bendigo behind B76 and B80, with six freight wagons (BODX 2301C, BQCX 2202B, BQIX 2461D, IEV 102, BQCX 2201P, BQIX 2459V and BODX 2460V) along for the ride to counteract the unbraked carriage.
Burke Road level crossing removal project
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