Transport Infrastructure News - Melbourne, Victoria

M80 Ring Road bottlenecks to be removed

Posted On October 3, 2016

The project that will help remove multiple bottlenecks whilst upgrading the M80 Ring Road between Sunshine Avenue and the Calder Freeway has begun, with initial works installing concrete barriers starting.
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High speed signalling to provide boost for Melbourne's rail network

Posted On September 28, 2016

Melbourne commuters are set to be the beneficiaries of a revamped rail signalling system that will see more trains run actively on the network, at more frequent times.
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Eastern Suburbs level crossing removal ahead of schedule

Posted On September 26, 2016

Acting Premier Jacinta Allan today revealed that four level crossings will be fully removed by the end of summer, well ahead of their expected schedules for removal.
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$25 million fund to upgrade regional roads

Posted On September 21, 2016

Minister for Roads and Acting Minister for Agriculture Luke Donnellan has paid visit to Moolort in Central Victoria in a bid to encourage rural, regional, and outer-suburban councils to apply for their share of $25 million to upgrade roads.
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Consortium’s shortlisted to deliver $1 billion Metro Tunnel signalling system

Posted On September 16, 2016

The Victorian Government has today revealed that two bidders have been earmarked to deliver the Metro Tunnel’s 1 billion signalling and communications system.
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65 new trains to be built in Victoria

Posted On September 12, 2016

1100 jobs are set to be created in Victoria thanks to the Andrews Labor Government ordering 65 trains to be built in Victoria, the single largest order in the state’s history.
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Construction to begin early 2017 on Hurstbridge rail line improvements

Posted On September 9, 2016

Plans to duplicate the Hurstbridge line have been boosted after the Andrews Labor Government revealed that an alliance of bidders have been selected for the construction works.
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Rail boost as Ormond and Bentleigh train stations open early

Posted On August 31, 2016

Residents in Ormond and Bentleigh were delighted on Monday as the revamped stations re-opened, 2 days ahead of schedule.
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Hoddle Steet Designs Released To Public

Posted On August 14, 2016

The Andrews Labor Government has today released preliminary designs for four intersections to be upgraded along the Hoddle Street-Punt Road corridor.
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Labor Government's Ballarat Line Transformation Begins

Posted On August 9, 2016

Work to duplicate the train line between Deer Park and Melton is underway as part of the Andrews Labor Government’s half-a-billion dollar transformation of the Ballarat corridor.
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Fixing congestion on Melbourne's M80 Ring Road

Posted On August 3, 2016

Work on Melbourne’s M80 Ring Road upgrade between Sunshine Avenue and the Calder Freeway will be underway within weeks, with Fulton Hogan announced today as the successful tenderer for the project.
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New McKinnon Station Open After 37 Day Construction Blitz

Posted On August 1, 2016

The longest rail line closure since the construction of the City Loop is over and the new McKinnon Station is open.
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St Albans Station In Place After Journey Across Melbourne

Posted On July 29, 2016

The new St Albans station is on site in Melbourne’s west after being constructed more than 50 kilometres away in Kilsyth.
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Monash Freeway Dynamic Speed Trial Starts

Posted On July 11, 2016

Minister for Roads Luke Donnellan welcomed the beginning of the Dynamic Speed Trial, which will allow speed limits to change in response to road conditions.
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