METRONET unveils Perth’s biggest rail transformation yet

Perth’s public transport network just got a massive upgrade. Five new elevated stations are now open on the inner Armadale Line, part of the transformative Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal Project.

Designed by Hassell on Whadjuk Nyoongar Country, the project delivers one of the most significant improvements to Perth’s rail infrastructure in decades by introducing new elevated stations at Carlisle, Oats Street, Queens Park, Cannington and Beckenham. The stations will replace six-level crossings and unlock safer, faster and more reliable journeys for thousands of commuters. 

What’s remarkable is that the new elevated viaduct, rail infrastructure and five stations have all been delivered in under 20 months. And while efficiency was essential, it hasn’t come at the cost of quality or purpose. The project is already being celebrated for its strong social and sustainability outcomes, notably becoming the first in Australia to achieve a Gold Design Rating under the Infrastructure Sustainability Council’s v2.1 rating scheme.

The transformation along the Armadale Line also lays the groundwork for Perth’s first linear public space — Long Park — a 7km green corridor running beneath the new rail line. Opening in the coming months, Long Park will feature everything from BBQs and play spaces to youth plazas, skate parks and dog parks.

“We’re going to connect tens of thousands of people to our world-class rail network for the first time and deliver a major boost to the capacity and resilience of our network by connecting the Armadale and Mandurah Lines for the first time,” said WA Transport Minister, Rita Saffioti. 

“METRONET is transforming the face of Perth and making our city more connected than ever before.” 

— WA Transport Minister Rita Saffioti