Project Profile: METRONET New Midland Station, Western Australia

The METRONET New Midland Station is a major railway infrastructure development in Western Australia, replacing the city’s legacy station with a modern, multi-modal transport hub. This profile details the technical specifications, construction consortium, and strategic regional impact of the A$246.7 million project, designed to increase network capacity and catalyze urban renewal in Perth’s eastern corridor.

Technical Specifications

The new station, located between Helena and Cale Streets, features a three-platform configuration designed to accommodate six-car trains for both urban and regional services, significantly increasing passenger capacity. The core architectural design incorporates Noongar cultural motifs and a 24/7 accessible pedestrian overpass with lifts, stairs, and escalators to ensure full disability access and connect the areas north and south of the rail corridor. Civil works included the strategic relocation of the Helena Street level crossing to Cale Street, improving both vehicle traffic flow and rail safety.

Integration with other transport modes is a primary technical objective. The station precinct includes a 12-stand bus interchange and a multi-storey car park with over 800 bays, including dedicated ACROD and motorcycle spaces. To support active transport, the project scope included the construction of a 1km shared path to extend the local cycle network and 96 secure bicycle shelter spaces. The project also delivers a 1.7km dual-track extension of the Midland Line, a critical enabler for future service expansion and connectivity to the Bellevue Railcar Manufacturing and Maintenance Facility.

Key Takeaways

• Integrated Multi-Modal Hub: The project’s core success factor is its co-location and seamless integration of heavy rail, regional bus services, park-and-ride facilities, and active transport infrastructure (cycling and walking).
• Economic Catalyst for Urban Renewal: By enhancing access to key regional destinations like the Midland Health Campus and Midland Gate shopping centre, the station is engineered to stimulate economic activity and attract further investment into the Midland area.
• Future-Proofing the Midland Line: The expanded station capacity and 1.7km track extension provide the foundational infrastructure required for future network growth, ensuring the line can meet projected population and transport demands.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When will the new Midland station open?
The METRONET New Midland Station is scheduled to become operational in 2025. Final commissioning and systems integration activities are currently underway in late 2025 to prepare for the commencement of public services.

Who is building the new Midland station?
The new Midland station is being designed and constructed by the Midland Junction Alliance (MJA). This consortium is a partnership between McConnell Dowell Constructors, Georgiou Group, Arcadis Australia Pacific, and BG&E, operating under contract for METRONET on behalf of the Western Australian Government.