Melbourne’s population is set to reach 9 million by 2050, matching that of London’s today, which is why building mega road and rail projects now is so important.
To ensure that our transport network can handle the increasing population in 30 years, we’re currently delivering 165 road and rail projects across the state.
When will we be travelling on the future network?
How will we travel on the future network?
Whether you’re making a short trip to the shops, commuting to work or school, need access to medical services or travelling to the other side of the state to visit loved ones – these projects will get you where you need to go safer and sooner.
Read on to learn how future trips across the city might look.
Routine check-up at the Royal Children’s Hospital
Young parents living in Pakenham have a routine check-up with their daughter at the Royal Children’s Hospital. They drive to Pakenham Station without being held up by boom gates – as the line is now level crossing free. They hop on a train soon after parking as trains now run every 6 minutes. They get off at Parkville Station without having to change trains, thanks to the Metro Tunnel, and save 15 minutes on their journey.
Artist impression of the new Pakenham Station.
Artist impression inside the new Parkville Station.
Trucking to the market for work
A business owner from Clyde has an uncertain journey to the Melbourne Wholesale Market in Epping each day. The drive can take anywhere between 90 minutes and 2.5 hours as they have to leave the freeway network in Bulleen and travel along arterial roads to reach the market. North East Link will complete the missing link in the freeway network – saving the trader time and money, reducing truck wear and tear, and making it easier for them to fill orders quickly.
Artist impression of the North East Link southern portal and land bridge in Bulleen.
Commute to university
A nursing student travels from Bundoora to Monash University twice a week. Currently, it takes up to 2 hours each way with multiple interchanges on public transport. With the Suburban Rail Loop, they’ll save almost 170 minutes on the return public transport journey every day.
Travelling interstate for work
A salesperson from Cranbourne West has to fly to Sydney for work. Currently, they loathe having to battle traffic and then pay for airport parking. With a direct train to Melbourne Airport (via the Metro Tunnel) from Merinda Park Station, they will arrive in less than 1.5 hours, relaxed and on time for their flight.
International visitor holidays along the Great Ocean Road
An international visitor arrives at Melbourne Airport and heads off to holiday along the Great Ocean Road. Catching a train from the new Airport Station where trains run every 10 minutes, they arrive at the upgraded Sunshine Station in around 11 minutes. They then catch a Geelong-bound train and arrive in Geelong in about 60 minutes. From Geelong Station, they catch an Apollo Bay bus service to their destination.