The Victorian and Federal Governments have begun works to rebuild Sunshine Station as part of a commitment to deliver the Melbourne Airport Rail Link.
A $63.5 million investment will begin plans to rebuild Sunshine Station, which will also unlock capacity for future upgrades in the west.
The new Sunshine Station will include additional platforms, while track and bridge works and signalling improvements will untangle this complex junction which services both freight, and more than 70 per cent of V/Line’s network – including the Geelong, Bendigo and Ballarat lines.
The major upgrade will increase capacity for additional services from Wyndham Vale and allow for future electrified trains to run from Melton. It will also enable six trains per hour to the airport.
The development works will be delivered alongside the Victorian Government’s $143 million Sunshine Station Precinct Masterplan upgrade which includes a new bus interchange and pedestrian connections.
Rebuilding Sunshine Station to accommodate for services to the airport, as well as future upgrades of the network including the Melton electrification, will save time, costs and a huge amount of disruption for locals, businesses and commuters.
Federal Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government, Catherine King, said, “We’re working alongside the Victorian Government as we take this crucial first step to deliver Melbourne Airport Rail.”
Victorian Minister for Transport Infrastructure, Danny Pearson, said, “Rebuilding Sunshine Station will help to unlock capacity for future upgrades for Melbourne’s growing west.”
