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By untangling the City Loop, the Metro Tunnel will benefit train lines across the network
By untangling the City Loop, the Metro Tunnel will benefit train lines across the network.
The Metro Tunnel will free up space in the City Loop to run more trains to and from the suburbs, by taking our busiest train lines through a new tunnel under the city.
That means more trains, more often across Victoria, with a less crowded and more reliable train network.
Work to build the massive 9km twin rail tunnels and five new underground stations is underway.
Tunnel Boring Machine names
We want your help to name our four Tunnel Boring Machines. Taking inspiration from the ground-breaking women of Victoria, enter your name suggestions here.
Archaeological digs
The state’s biggest ever archaeological investigation is underway in Melbourne's CBD.
Flinders Street traffic changes
Traffic changes and major construction will start soon as works to build a Metro Tunnel station entrance at Federation Square get underway.
Buses replace trains, Sun 23 Sept
Buses will replace trains on the Sunbury, Werribee and Williamstown lines all day on Sunday 23 September for Metro Tunnel works in Kensington.
Five new stations
Five new underground stations will open in 2025. Explore the stations in our interactive map.
Victorian Tunnelling Centre
An Australian-first tunnelling training centre will open next year to train and skill local workers in underground construction and tunnelling.
Travel time savings across Victoria
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