1 April 2026

We’re building West Tarneit Station to better connect the growing suburbs of the west to Melbourne’s CBD.

When the new V/Line station opens in 2026, it will include a 4-bay bus interchange, parking for up to 400 commuters, and an accessible pedestrian underpass. The new West Tarneit Station will also feature a welcoming and well-lit precinct, with landscaping, seating, separated walking and cycling paths, bike hoops and secure bike storage.

In April, we will continue with the construction of the station platforms, bus interchange and commuter car park, as well as undertake signalling and utility works.

What we're doing next

Throughout April and early May, we’ll:

  • continue building up the embankments on both sides for the new platforms and pedestrian ramps
  • continue earthworks for the bus interchange, including road base construction and kerb installation
  • continue building the commuter car park and cycling and pedestrian pathways
  • install services and light poles in the commuter car park
  • install and carry out testing for new signals along the rail corridor
  • continue building the stairs to the new platforms and install light poles along both platforms
  • install a radio tower for operational communications.

What to expect

While we work, you may notice:

  • low to moderate levels of noise, dust and vibration. We are actively monitoring dust and vibration daily on site and water carts are used across the site to help supress dust.
  • construction machinery entering the project site and moving around the project area via Leakes Road, Modesto Drive, Tarneit Road, Odessey Boulevard, Dohertys Road, Davis Road, and the rail corridor access track (from Tarneit Road). Construction vehicles include excavators, rollers, trucks, cranes, drilling rigs and graders.
  • light towers in the works areas at night. When in use, lighting will be directed away from residential properties.

As part of our safety requirements while working near the rail line, we will use a device that makes a loud ‘bang’ sound as trains approach the worksite, which warns workers a train is approaching. You may notice these loud bangs intermittently during daytime work hours while construction is taking place.

When we’ll work

  • From 8pm, Sunday 12 April to 6am, Wednesday 15 April 2026 we’ll work at night to carry out essential works in the rail corridor while trains aren’t running. These works include installing light poles along the platforms and signalling works in the rail corridor.
  • Coaches will replace trains on sections of the Geelong and Warrnambool lines from Saturday 11 April to Friday 24 April for scheduled V/Line maintenance and upgrade works. Please visit the V/Line website for more information.

Our crews will take a short holiday break from major construction works from Friday 3 April to Thursday 9 April 2026, however residents may still notice security personnel on-site during this time.

At other times, we’ll continue to work:

  • Tuesday 1 April and Wednesday 2 April, 6am to 6pm
  • Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm
  • Saturdays, 7am to 1pm (as required)

Where we’ll work

We’ll be working in the project area, near the corner of Leakes and Davis roads, on the north and south sides of the rail line.

Projects in Tarneit delivered by other authorities

A number of other projects, being delivered by other agencies or authorities, are currently in construction within close proximity to the West Tarneit Station site. The Big Build Rail West Tarneit Station team continues to coordinate with relevant parties through construction.

For queries relating to the Peet Ltd development, including the closure of a section of Heartlands Boulevard near Leakes Road from 12 February 2026 and the associated traffic detour (see map below), contact Peet at melbourne@peet.com.au.

For queries relating to the Leakes Road intersection works, contact Wyndham City Council at mail@wyndham.vic.gov.au.

Works area map

Map showing location of works near the new station

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