The Perth METRONET expansion has officially launched, bringing new train lines, elevated stations, and better connections for southeastern suburbs to the rest of the city’s public transport network. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The Perth METRONET expansion has officially launched, bringing new train lines, elevated stations, and better connections for southeastern suburbs to the rest of the city’s public transport network

This major development includes the 17-kilometer Thornlie-Cockburn Line, Perth’s first east-west rail connection, and an 8-kilometer elevated section of the Armadale Line with five new stations now open.

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Nicholson Road and Ranford Road feature brand-new stations, while Cockburn Central, Thornlie, and Perth Stadium stations have received extensive upgrades to support increasing demand from commuters and eventgoers.

Travel time to central Perth is now just 27 minutes from Nicholson Road and 31 minutes from Ranford Road. Riders using SmartRider autoload continue to pay no more than $4.68 under the two-zone fare cap.

To improve access, 1,400 parking bays have been installed across three stations, and 20+ new bus routes have launched—11 of which directly serve Ranford Road and Nicholson Road stations.

New Stations and Routes Boost Perth METRONET Expansion Impact

The Perth METRONET expansion provides direct train access to Optus Stadium from the Mandurah Line, boosting capacity for major events and reducing reliance on road transport during peak hours.

Building the new line required 84,000 sleepers and 180,000 tonnes of gravel, alongside the relocation of a 22-kilometer freight corridor—an achievement that supported more than 1,600 construction jobs.

The elevated Armadale Line now features five modern stations: Carlisle, Oats Street, Queens Park, Cannington, and Beckenham. All are operational, with landscaping and amenities to follow in the coming months.

Long Park and Remaining Stations Set to Transform the Corridor

Beneath the elevated rail line, Long Park will stretch 7 kilometers and include new green spaces and public facilities, creating vibrant community zones beneath the track.

Over 4,300 jobs were created during construction of the inner Armadale Line, and the final section—including Armadale and Byford stations—is set to reopen later this year.

Remaining stations at Sherwood, Challis, Kelmscott, Seaforth, Gosnells, Maddington, and Kenwick will also resume operation soon, completing a major phase in Perth’s transport transformation.

Source: www.wa.gov.au

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