Melbourne Airport Rail Link - West Footscray to Albion Upgrade
Under construction · Victoria · Last reported May 2026
Source: Railway PRO
The project involves upgrading the West Footscray–Albion section of the rail line to reorganize the complex rail junction and transform Sunshine Station into a major transportation hub. It includes construction of two railway bridges, a new underpass, installation of advanced signaling systems, realignment of six kilometers of passenger and freight lines, and building a new Tottenham station. The
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Airport, Mass Transit, Rail, Tunnel, Commercial
- Location
- Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Railway PRO
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Original status | under construction |
Taiyo status | Under Construction |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The project involves upgrading the West Footscray–Albion section of the rail line to reorganize the complex rail junction and transform Sunshine Station into a major transportation hub. It includes construction of two railway bridges, a new underpass, installation of advanced signaling systems, realignment of six kilometers of passenger and freight lines, and building a new Tottenham station. The project also encompasses extending the rail corridor, constructing additional tracks, two new regional platforms, and expanding the access area at Sunshine Station, along with related upgrades to the rail network and improvements around the station area. |
Original sector | Transport |
Location
Country | Australia |
State | Victoria |
City | Melbourne |
Source
Source | Railway PRO |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Airport, Mass Transit, Rail, Tunnel, Commercial |
Article published date | 2026-05-11 |
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