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21 Nov 2020
More benefits in Melbourne Airport Rail route
Airport trains will run through the Metro Tunnel, providing passengers with a 10-minute turn-up-and-go service from Melbourne Airport and an under 30-minute journey into the CBD.
12 Nov 2020
TBM Meg relaunches towards State Library Station
Two tunnel boring machines are now digging from Parkville towards the new State Library Station site.
09 Nov 2020
Coronavirus and Victoria’s Big Build
Work is continuing safely on Victoria’s Big Build, our biggest transport upgrade ever.
28 Oct 2020
Metro Tunnel for kids on Facebook Live
Get ready for a live Facebook event on Saturday 7 November for children and parents to watch together.
28 Oct 2020
Initial testing of High Capacity Signalling passes halfway mark
The first stage of testing High Capacity Signalling (HCS) is now more than 50 per cent complete. This stage involves trialling HCS in a single train on the Mernda line and takes place at night to minimise disruption to normal services.
20 Oct 2020
TBM Joan relaunches towards State Library
Tunnel boring machine (TBM) Joan has begun its one-kilometre journey from the Parkville Station site to the new State Library Station site.
15 Oct 2020
Education Program launches online
In response to current coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions, Metro Tunnel HQ remains closed but the Education Program is now available online! With school visits on hold, we’ve refreshed our Education Program webpage to create a bright child-friendly place, and added a range of new videos, puzzles and challenges that will make any kid a Metro Tunnel expert in no time.
13 Oct 2020
Metro Tunnel Creative Program and Arts Centre Melbourne announce new commission
Metro Tunnel Creative Program and Arts Centre Melbourne are seeking expressions from Deaf and disabled artists for a new performance commission worth $40,000.
06 Oct 2020
TBM Alice breaks through at South Yarra
The twin tunnels between the future Anzac Station and South Yarra have been completed, with the tunnel boring machine named Alice successfully completing her journey from the Domain precinct.
01 Oct 2020
Creating a safe workplace with thermal imaging
The Metro Tunnel Project is using thermal imaging technology to help keep our staff safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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