The METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line is powering towards the finish line, with all of the track now laid and the second of five new stations complete.
Works are now complete at Malaga Station, which will be formally named Ballajura Station to better reflect the location, the significant residential community adjacent to the station, and future residential opportunities in the area.
The milestone follows the completion of METRONET's Ellenbrook Station earlier this year and the opening of the Bayswater Station in April, a project jointly funded by the Australian and Western Australian Governments and critical to the operations of the new Morley-Ellenbrook Line.
As part of the transformative METRONET project for Perth's north-eastern suburbs, 21kilometres of new rail track has now been laid, allowing for line electrification to occur next month ahead of the testing of trains.
It marks the most significant milestone to date on the project, which has supported an estimated 6,500 jobs.
The METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook line starts at the new Bayswater Station, with new stations at Morley, Noranda, Malaga, Whiteman Park, and Ellenbrook.
The $1.65 billion METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line is jointly funded by the Federal and State Governments.
The station is a 21-minute journey to Perth city, and will connect the suburbs of Ballajura, Landsdale, Alexander Heights, Malaga, and Bennett Springs to high-quality and affordable public transport.
With convenient and modern facilities, the Ballajura Station includes a 12-stand bus interchange and 1,100 parking bays, and will unlock thousands of new housing options for Western Australians as part of future developments.
Work is also now complete on the new Ballajura footbridge to provide safe access for pedestrians and cyclists from the residential areas west of Tonkin Highway to the new station.
An education campaign will be delivered in coming months as electrification of the line begins, to encourage public safety around high-speed rail and live rail.
As stated by WA Premier Roger Cook:
"We promised a train line to Ellenbrook and, through METRONET, my Government is delivering.
"This is the biggest milestone to date on the METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line, and brings high-quality, affordable public transport one step closer for the tens of thousands of people in our north-eastern suburbs.
"From Ballajura to Byford, from Ellenbrook to Eglinton, METRONET is transforming our suburbs, creating jobs, slashing congestion, and setting up our city for the future."
Quotes As put by Federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King:
"Projects like the METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line highlight the importance of Federal and State governments working together to provide safer, faster and more efficient transport links.
"This investment from the Australian Government, alongside the WA Government, will provide more transportation options as we continue to build the infrastructure that commuters in this fast-growing area need and deserve.
"This line will create social and economic benefits for locals and visitors who want to explore Perth's incredible Whiteman Park and beyond."
Quotes As put by WA Transport Minister Rita Saffioti:
"The METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line is powering towards completion, and when it opens later this year it will slash travel times for people across our north-eastern suburbs.
"Communities in our growing north-east corridor have been crying out for better public transport options, and I am incredibly proud that our Government is making that a reality.
"Our Government made a commitment to deliver this rail line and, by the end of this year, passengers will be able to jump on board the first trains."
Quotes As put by Federal Member for Cowan Dr Anne Aly:
"From shorter travel times and more accessibility to the CBD, the METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook line will be a game-changer for the Cowan community.
"We've been eagerly seeing the progress of the line for months now, and to see the Ballajura Station completed is an incredibly exciting moment for everyone."
30 JULY 2024
