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Final tracks laid through the 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
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
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
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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Have yourself a merry little Metro Tunnel Christmas with The Huxleys
Melbournians, get ready to be bedazzled in Melbourne CBD this Christmas.
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Finishing touches for Anzac Station canopy
The eye-catching canopy of the Metro Tunnel’s new Anzac Station is nearly complete, with the final key architectural feature installed.
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Final rail delivery to Metro Tunnel marks new milestone
Around 18km of rail was delivered to the Metro Tunnel’s eastern entrance in South Yarra last month, with work starting in October to install the rail that will carry trains through the new tunnel.
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World-class artists to bring new Metro Tunnel stations to life
The Metro Tunnel’s Anzac Station on St Kilda Rd will feature a permanent large-scale artwork from esteemed Melbourne artist Raafat Ishak.
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Track laying starts in the Metro Tunnel
The Metro Tunnel Project – a key investment in Victoria’s infrastructure boom – has reached a major milestone with the first stage of track laying under way.
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Metro Tunnel on the hunt for train drivers
More than 100 new train drivers will be hired to operate Melbourne’s new fleet of trains as a recruitment blitz begins in the lead up to the opening of the Metro Tunnel in 2025.
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Feature steel columns now in place at Anzac Station
An eye-catching feature of the Metro Tunnel is now complete in the most visible above-ground sign yet of progress taking place on the city-shaping project.
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Anzac Station structures begin to rise on St Kilda Rd
New images of the future Anzac Station have been revealed, as work moves above-ground to install the steel columns and timber canopy that will form the station entrance and new train/tram interchange on St Kilda Rd.
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Building legacies, from Southern Cross to the Metro Tunnel
To mark International Women’s Day this March, the Metro Tunnel Project is celebrating the brilliant women leaders working on our city-shaping project.
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It’s goodbye for the Anzac Station acoustic shed
You may have noticed some changes at the Metro Tunnel’s Anzac Station site on St Kilda Rd.
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A very sparkly Metro Tunnel Christmas with The Huxleys
If you’ve ever wanted to see two crocs sharing a prawn cocktail, glittery gumnut babies and kissing emus, then The Huxleys have your Christmas wishes covered.
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Engineering a route to success
Engineering a route to success When it comes to kicking goals,
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Latest plans released for Anzac Station
The latest plans for Anzac Station and surrounds have been revealed, showing more trees saved in the iconic St Kilda Rd precinct and better accessibility
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Creative Program explores Melbourne stories as part of the Writers Festival
Being creative is all about thinking outside the square, and that’s exactly what the Metro Tunnel Creative Program has done to deliver some beautiful illustrations and stories as part of the Melbourne Writers Festival
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Gold for Metro Tunnel Creative Program
While digging twin nine-kilometre tunnels and building five new train stations up to 40 metres below Melbourne’s streets has brought some challenges
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Metro Tunnel marks nearly 30 million hours worked
Metro Tunnel marks nearly 30 million hours worked All eyes were on the Metro Tunnel’s Arden Station recently, which was the location for Premier Daniel Andrews’ return to work after a fall that left him with spinal injuries. Mr Andrews toured one of the twin rail tunnels and revealed almost 30 million hours had been worked on the project
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Recycling resumes
Picnic at Hanging Rock takes the stage
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