Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal

Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal

The project is Perth’s first major elevated rail designed to improve public transport safety, create new and versatile public space for the community and reduce traffic congestion.

 

 

Six level crossings have been removed along the Armadale Line by raising the rail over the road at Mint/Archer Street, Oats Street, Welshpool Road, Hamilton Street, Wharf Street and William Street. New modern elevated stations are being built at Carlisle, Oats Street, Queens Park, Cannington and Beckenham stations. Welshpool Station has closed permanently. 

The Armadale/Thornlie Line is shut between Victoria Park and Armadale/Thornlie stations until mid-2025 to enable these works.

 

During the Armadale Line Shutdown, the Public Transport Authority will also be undertaking major maintenance works between Kenwick and Sherwood stations as part of Rail Revitalisation Program.

Read more about the project and view a project-wide map on the Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal fact sheet.

 


Got a question?

You can also visit the Project Team in person at the Community Hub. Visitors are welcome to drop in during the following times:

  • Mondays and Wednesdays weekly, during business hours
  • Group bookings available by appointment.

The Community Hub is located at 71 Ewing Street, Bentley (between Sevenoaks Street and Albany Highway).

Level Crossings

Get ready for a safer, smoother journey as we bid farewell to six level crossings along the Armadale Line, including:

  • Mint Street
  • Oats Street
  • Welshpool Road
  • Hamilton Street
  • Wharf Street
  • William Street.

With boom gates having been down for over three hours daily, drivers and pedestrians no longer face traffic congestion and inconvenience.

We’re building four kilometres of elevated rail along the Armadale Line, creating a safer way to cross the rail corridor.

In addition to improving road safety and reducing traffic congestion, we’re helping develop a more connected community. 

As part of the project, we're building modern and elevated stations, and vibrant public spaces under the elevated rail for community members to use with their friends, family and neighbours.

Project Documents

Public Art

Western Australian artists are creating line-wide public art for the METRONET Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal Project. Their diverse backgrounds and styles will showcase history and culture at five new stations and in new public spaces, with a statement piece at Queens Park Station that celebrates Noongar themes of truth-telling and healing.

All public art for the project focuses on the theme of Healing and Revealing. The pieces aim to foster learning, storytelling and shared experiences, while reflecting elements from the areas where each station is located.



View the public art map here.


Line-wide artwork

Viaduct screening and retaining walls - reflect Noongar shield designs that protect people as they travel through Country along the line.

Artwork by Barry McGuire

 

Integrated artworks - will be incorporated into pavements, shelters, low walls, seating and screens and will feature embedded artwork by First Nations artists with designs that encourage play, discovery, and sensory experiences.

Artworks by Dellas Bennell and Korrine Bennell-Yarran (Karrak Design), Yondee Shane Hansen, Gertrina Hayden, Jodie Riley, Dana Garlett, Mel Riley, Tyrown Waigana, Emily Rose, KinXt and Jade Riley.

Graphic art trail - will feature on concrete surfaces such as piers, skate parks and ground plane hardscapes (an area where you can walk, sit or play without stepping on grass or plants) found at station plazas and activation zones, providing a significant canvas for artists to explore.

Artworks by Moving Colour Studio - Chris Nixon and Kyle Hughes-Odgers


All five stations

Integrated station graphics - will be prominent at all five stations with designs, patterns, or text embedded into surfaces or applied with paint or other printed treatments. Cannington Station will showcase dynamic screen art and lighting.

Artwork by TARRMAC Studio - Jon Tarry, Yondee Shane Hansen and James Morton.


Queens Park Station

Statement artwork - located at the centre of the 7km line, a sculpture will feature at Queens Park Station and will celebrate the location as a place for Noongar themes of truth-telling and healing, and a historical site of dislocation and displacement. 

Artwork by Justin Martin, Susan Milne and Greg Stonehouse. 

Find out more about the METRONET Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal Project public art here.

Station Precincts, Parking and Amenities Update

Bus and train services on the inner Armadale Line commenced on Monday, 9 June.

Long Park and some parking and amenities are not yet available as we complete construction in the station precincts. Work will progress in the station precincts over the coming weeks, with amenities becoming available as they are completed.

We recognise the impact that the Armadale Line Shutdown has had on the community and the return to services has been prioritised. Stations will be impacted with some station entry points not yet open, parking, bike storage and other amenities are still being worked on.

Your patience and understanding are appreciated as we work to complete the station precincts.

For detailed information regarding what is available at your station, please visit Stations & Maps. For station specific information click on the links for Carlisle Station, Oats Street Station, Queens Park Station, Cannington Station and Beckenham Station.


Accessibility 

  • We are working with accessibility groups to ensure they are aware of access arrangements for the stations.
  • ACROD parking is not yet available at Oats Street and Cannington stations. We recommend utilising parking available at Carlisle, Queens Park and Beckenham stations while we work to complete the car parks at Oats Street and Cannington stations.  For more information, please visit the Transperth website.

Bike users

  • We are working to have bike parking facilities complete and open for use as soon as possible. If you are planning on riding a bike to the station, we recommend using Carlisle or Queens Park Station. 
  • Secure bike parking is available at these stations. We encourage passengers to keep an eye on the Transperth website as there may be changes to disruptions.

Motorists

  • Parking and drop off bays are currently unavailable at Cannington Station. We recommend utilising parking available at Carlisle, Queens Park and Beckenham stations while we work to complete the car park. We recommend you plan before you travel. For more information, please visit the Transperth Website.
  • Drop off bays are unavailable at Oats Street Station for the next few weeks. We recommend utilising parking available at Carlisle, Queens Park and Beckenham stations while we work to complete the car park.

Pedestrians

  • Some station access points are located in areas still under construction, please follow signage on site to access the station.
  • We encourage passengers to keep an eye on the Transperth Website as there may be changes to disruptions. 

Stay up to date

  • The METRONET and Transperth websites will be updated as this work is progressed over the coming weeks.

For further information on train and bus services, head to the Transperth website.

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Win a double pass to ride the first train!

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