Melbourne Airport Rail

Stage 1 of Airport Rail and enabling future electrification to Melton
Untangling 6km of track between West Footscray and Albion
New or upgraded stations at Tottenham, Albion and Sunshine

Melbourne Airport Rail Stage 1: West Footscray to Albion Rail Upgrade

The West Footscray to Albion Rail Upgrade is funded by the Australian and Victorian governments and is the first stage of Melbourne Airport Rail. It will also enable the future electrification of the Melton Line.

The program of works spans 6km from West Footscray to Albion to untangle this complex rail junction, making way for a rail line to Melbourne Airport. The project includes:

turning Sunshine Station into a superhub
2 new rail bridges
1 new rail underpass
new and upgraded tracks
new signalling technology
realigned passenger and freight lines
and a new modern and accessible Tottenham Station.

The Victorian Government will also deliver a new modern and accessible station at Albion.

Works to turn Sunshine into a superhub include building 2 new regional platforms, a new cycling and pedestrian connection, upgraded bus interchange, open space and new station forecourts.

The station will have capacity for more than 1000 trains a day in the future, linking passengers to the Metro Tunnel, regional services and future trains to Melbourne Airport.