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Students get a sneak peek at their artwork in action

Students get a sneak peek at their artwork in action

Students from Thornlie schools saw their mural artwork unveiled at Thornlie Station along the METRONET Thornlie-Cockburn Line.


 

Shout out to the Community Reference Group

Shout out to the Community Reference Group

A big thank you the METRONET Thornlie-Cockburn Link project Community Reference Group who have played a key role in shaping the project through valuable feedback, site tours and local insight.
 

Public art that inspires

Public art that inspires

Commuters on the new METRONET Thornlie-Cockburn Line are treated to vibrant public art at each station, celebrating local stories, culture and heritage through murals and sculptures by seven talented local artists.

20K locals celebrated Thornlie-Cockburn Line opening

20K locals celebrated Thornlie-Cockburn Line opening

On Sunday 8 June more than 20,000 people joined us to celebrate the opening of the new Thornlie-Cockburn Line and the stations at Thornlie, Nicholson Road, and Ranford Road. 

Thornlie-Cockburn Line community event!

Thornlie-Cockburn Line community event!

We’re opening the Thornlie-Cockburn Line! Perth’s rail network is expanding once again and to celebrate the opening of the new METRONET Thornlie-Cockburn Line, a community event will be held on Sunday, 8 June from 8.30am to 1pm.

Win a double pass to ride the first train!

Win a double pass to ride the first train!

The brand-new METRONET Thornlie-Cockburn Line is opening soon – and you could be one of the first to ride it! We’re giving away 50 x double passes for a first train ride on the new line on Sunday 8 June. 

Drivers getting familiar with the new Thornlie-Cockburn Line

Drivers getting familiar with the new Thornlie-Cockburn Line

It’s full steam ahead leading up to the opening of the Thornlie-Cockburn Line. Transperth’s train drivers are in the middle of driver training to operate trains on the new line.

Thornlie-Cockburn Line opens 9 June

Thornlie-Cockburn Line opens 9 June

Perth’s first east-west cross line connection will open on Monday 9 June, with passenger services providing a direct route from the Mandurah Line to Optus Stadium for the first time. 

First test train for two METRONET projects

First test train for two METRONET projects

The Thornlie-Cockburn Link and Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal Project have reached a major milestone with the first test train running on Monday, 20 January.

Nicholson Road, Garden Street and Yale Road grade separation

Nicholson Road, Garden Street and Yale Road grade separation

The Thornlie-Cockburn Link Project is kicking off some enabling works on behalf of Main Roads WA for the Nicholson Road, Garden Street and Yale Road grade separation project in Thornlie.

An all-new Nicholson Road

An all-new Nicholson Road

In a boost for connectivity and safe travel, all lanes on Nicholson Road in Canning Vale are being upgraded ready for the new Nicholson Road Station as part of the Thornlie-Cockburn Link Project.

Vision for freight corridor becoming a reality

Vision for freight corridor becoming a reality

The vision of the former freight corridor accommodating both freight and passenger services is becoming a reality in Jandakot, Canning Vale, and Thornlie as part of the Thornlie-Cockburn Link Project.

New stations shaping up

New stations shaping up

The METRONET Thornlie-Cockburn Link Project is at its peak of construction with over 1,000 workers on site daily.

Localised artworks to feature on the Thornlie-Cockburn Link

Localised artworks to feature on the Thornlie-Cockburn Link

When the METRONET Thornlie-Cockburn Link Project opens in mid-2025, commuters will be treated to four locally themed artworks across the new Thornlie, Ranford Road and Nicholson Road stations.

Getting a taste of Public Art

Getting a taste of Public Art

Art students at Canning Vale College were given a head start in public art in November when WA artists Penelope Forlano and Marcia McGuire dropped by to deliver a workshop as part of the Thornlie-Cockburn Link project.

Sense of arch-ievement for Ranford Road bridge

Sense of arch-ievement for Ranford Road bridge

The new Ranford Road Bridge opened all lanes to traffic in late-May with a plaque unveiling to mark the occasion for the METRONET Thornlie-Cockburn Link project!

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