METRONET Yanchep Rail Extension now open

The METRONET Yanchep Rail Extension is now open, with 14.5 kilometres of new rail from Butler to Yanchep and new stations at Alkimos, Eglinton and Yanchep in Western Australia.

These works will help to support ongoing growth in the area and reduce traffic congestion; while also providing three tracks so trains can swap directions and return to Perth.

The three station upgrades include the modernisation of station facilities and parking spaces. The State’s new C-series trains are now running on the Yanchep Line, in what is a debut for the new generation trains. The C-series trains include higher-backed seats, upgraded displays and increased comfort and reliability for commuters.

The METRONET Yanchep Rail Extension is now open, with 14.5 kilometres of new rail from Butler to Yanchep and new stations at Alkimos, Eglinton and Yanchep in Western Australia. — Image courtesy of the Western Australian Government.

The project has also delivered three green fauna bridges – the first of their kind over rail in Western Australia – providing native wildlife a safe crossing over the rail corridor and maintaining habitat connectivity in the Ningana Bushland.

Construction on this project began in late 2019 and has so far supported 1370 local jobs. A total of 3292 piles have been used, along with close to two million cubic metres of earth that was moved during construction.

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The extension is expected to deliver more than 150,000 future Yanchep–Two Rocks residents another transport option to travel around Perth.

These works form part of METRONET, the single largest investment in public transport that Perth has seen. In total, the METRONET program will deliver around 72 kilometres of new passenger rail and 23 new stations.

Works on the METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line are also powering ahead and nearing completion.

Federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King said the project highlights the importance of safer, faster and more efficient transport links.

“The Australian Government is investing almost $5 billion in METRONET to provide the infrastructure Perth and the surrounding areas need,” King said.

“The extension will create social and economic benefits for locals commuting south and visitors who want to explore Perth’s beautiful northern suburbs.”