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Boost for train passengers as Degraves St Subway reopens

Boost for train passengers as Degraves St Subway reopens

February 5th, 2025 - Southbank News

After nearly three years, the Degraves St Subway has reopened in a big win for passengers, with six new lifts improving accessibility for people switching platforms at Flinders Street Station.

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Metro Tunnel’s “dress rehearsal” rolls out 

December 4th, 2024 - Metro Tunnel

Metro Tunnel is taking another step towards opening to passengers next year as the project starts trial operations – the “dress rehearsal”. 

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Domain Road’s outdoor dining parklets set to stay

November 6th, 2024 - Metro Tunnel

Domain Road’s outdoor dining “parklets” – installed and maintained by the Metro Tunnel Project – will become a permanent feature of the popular strip in a win for local business owners. 

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Metro Tunnel celebrates third station milestone 

October 9th, 2024 - Metro Tunnel

It’s officially three down, two to go on the Metro Tunnel Project.

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South Yarra community celebrates opening of Siding Reserve

August 30th, 2024 - Metro Tunnel

Colours, aromas, music, laughter and dogs barking filled South Yarra’s Siding Reserve as the community and their furry friends gathered last month to mark a Metro Tunnel milestone.

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Pushing the Metro Tunnel to its limit

August 7th, 2024 - Metro Tunnel

Test trains have run through the Metro Tunnel for the first time carrying the weight of a full passenger load – but without a passenger in sight.

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South Yarra park now open after Metro Tunnel upgrades

June 4th, 2024 - Metro Tunnel

For the first time in six years South Yarra’s Siding Reserve has reopened, to the delight of locals and their pets.

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Heritage-inspired art for Anzac Station

May 8th, 2024 - Metro Tunnel

The Metro Tunnel’s five new stations will create a new city art trail, with works by some of Australia’s foremost artists.

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Two lanes for St Kilda Rd for the first time in six years

April 3rd, 2024 - Metro Tunnel

St Kilda Rd has reopened to two lanes of traffic in both directions around the new Anzac Station for the first time since 2018.

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas around Metro Tunnel

December 5th, 2023 - Metro Tunnel

You better watch out, you better not cry! The Metro Tunnel Project is coming to town for Christmas with a host of festive activities across Melbourne’s CBD.

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Anzac Station on the move

November 7th, 2023 - Metro Tunnel

Work on St Kilda Rd’s Anzac Station is progressing in line with the Metro Tunnel’s 2025 opening date, with architectural fit-out well under way and installation of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment continuing.

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Spring has sprung at Anzac Station

October 4th, 2023 - Metro Tunnel

The Metro Tunnel’s Anzac Station site is welcoming in spring with a garden-themed display packed with stories, history, and nature’s wonders. 

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Anzac Station an “emotional experience”

September 6th, 2023 - Metro Tunnel

Leaders of the design team behind the Metro Tunnel’s state-of-the-art stations have spoken about the challenges of designing a major train station to sit next to one of Melbourne’s most important historical monuments – the Shrine of Remembrance.

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Metro Tunnel achieves major milestone with first test trains 

August 9th, 2023 - Metro Tunnel

The first test trains have started running through the Metro Tunnel, marking a major milestone for the project and the beginning of a rigorous, months-long testing phase. 

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Metro Tunnel paves the way for sustainable infrastructure with Australia-first trial

July 5th, 2023 - Metro Tunnel

The Metro Tunnel Project is taking sustainability in the construction industry to the next level, with an Australia-first low-carbon concrete research project. 

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First Nations artworks to feature at Metro Tunnel’s eastern entrance in South Yarra

June 7th, 2023 - Metro Tunnel

Two Victorian First Nations artists will create permanent works for the Metro Tunnel’s eastern entrance in South Yarra, as part of the project’s Legacy Artwork Program.

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Final tracks laid through the Metro Tunnel

May 10th, 2023 - Metro Tunnel

Test trains will soon be running through the Metro Tunnel after the final tracks were laid through the new tunnels for this city-shaping project.

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Metro Tunnel artwork brings country to canvas at City Square

April 5th, 2023 - Metro Tunnel

A new mural along the Metro Tunnel site fence at City Square is bringing the natural world to the bustling city.

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New contemporary art exhibition reveals the making of the Metro Tunnel

March 8th, 2023 - Southbank News

As the opening of the Metro Tunnel draws closer, an upcoming contemporary art exhibition will offer a unique glimpse into the incredible feat of engineering taking place deep under Melbourne.

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Metro Tunnel’s First Nations artwork “unexpected delight” in Federation Square

February 8th, 2023 - Metro Tunnel

If you’ve passed through Federation Square in recent weeks, you might have noticed some powerful new artwork adorning the Metro Tunnel site fence facing the East Shard.

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