The work is being undertaken by Department of Transport and Planning and Victorian Infrastructure Delivery Authority.
This funding will progress:
- site investigations
- environmental assessments
- planning approvals
- secure power supply for the future electrified line
- detailed design and costing with delivery partners.
There are a number of projects currently underway, forming a sequenced, integrated investment to support rapid growth in Melbourne’s western suburbs.
Works on the Melton Line Upgrade will increase capacity on the corridor by 50 per cent on peak services through the introduction nine-car VLocity trains, supported by a new stabling yard and platform extensions at key stations. This project is scheduled for completion in 2027 and will provide much needed capacity along the corridor.
Melbourne Airport Rail Stage 1 is also laying the foundation for future electrification to Melton and the Melbourne Airport rail line by transforming Sunshine Station into a transport superhub capable of supporting over 1,000 trains services daily.
The Melton Electrification project will enable more frequent metropolitan rail services along the Melton corridor and allow our regional VLocity fleet to be redeployed to other high demand regional routes.
Development works are expected to begin this year, and this phase of work will also inform future funding decisions about constructing the electrification project.
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