Major changes to the rail network around Sunshine Station will enable a rail line to the airport and pave the way for electrification to Melton, by creating a Sunshine Station Superhub.
A program of works across more than 6km from West Footscray to Albion will include:
- two new dedicated regional platforms and an extended concourse at Sunshine Station
- three new rail bridges
- new and upgraded tracks
- new signalling technology, and
- realigned passenger and freight lines.
These upgrades will untangle this complex section of the rail network and allow airport trains to travel through.
It will also prepare the station for future upgrades to the rail network in Melbourne’s west, paving the way for more train services for the growing communities of Melton and Wyndham Vale.
Works are expected to start in early 2026 and be complete in 2030.
Albion Station
The project will also deliver a new modern Albion Station, featuring an accessible concourse with lifts and stairs.
The new Albion Station is funded by the Victorian Government and it will provide an important boost to this growing precinct.
Further design development and community engagement will be undertaken to shape the details of the new station.