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 are being 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 (pta.wa.gov.au).

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


Got a question?

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

  • Mondays from 3pm to 5pm
  • Wednesdays from 10am to 12pm
  • Every third Saturday from 9am to 12pm

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

Group bookings are available by appointment.

Public Space

We are creating new public spaces by transforming around six hectares of land currently occupied by rail lines into flexible and enjoyable parkland. The design of the public spaces involves consultation with community and stakeholders to help shape the look, feel and function.

Read more about the community priorities for public spaces.

We are dedicated to preserving and enhancing the environment through the creation of a six-hectare city park, which will provide a nature-based parkland and reconnect communities across the rail line. Read more about how we're Greening the Rail Corridor.

Development applications for Carlisle, Oats Street, Queens Park, Cannington and Beckenham stations and public spaces have been submitted and include concepts that provide opportunities for the community to connect. 

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.

Rail Revitalisation Program

During the Armadale and Thornlie Line shutdown the PTA will be undertaking major maintenance between Kenwick and Sherwood stations, as this section of rail is some of the oldest on the PTA network.

The work will include the renewal of 15kms of track, 25 pedestrian crossings and 10 level crossings, and improving and installing new drainage systems. There will also be upgrades to the overhead lines, communications, and signals facilities to connect to works being completed on the Victoria-Park Canning Level Crossing Removal and Byford Rail Extension projects. For more information, email projects@pta.wa.gov.au.


out of hours works

temporary closure of level crossings

Albany highway will be closed at the level crossing near the crescent during the easter long weekend from 9pm thursday 28 march to 5am tuesday 2 april for 24/7 works to renew the level crossing.

detours and traffic management will be in place. access for residents, businesses and pedestrians will be maintained.

out-of-hours rail deliveries will take place between Kenwick and Kelmscott on various dates between Sunday 17 march and Thursday 16 may, excluding public holidays, between 10pm and 5am:

The Crescent, Maddington

  • Sunday 17 march to Thursday 21 March 2024

Wheatley Street between Dorothy and Evelyn Streets, Gosnells

  • Sunday 28 April to Thursday 2 may
  • Sunday 5 may to Thursday 9 may

Railway Ave between Gillam Drive and Ryland Road, Kelmscott

  • Sunday 24 march to Thursday 28 march
  • Sunday 7 April to Tuesday 9 April

Koorden close, champion lakes

  • Tuesday 9 April to Thursday 11 April
  • Sunday 14 April to Thursday 18 April
  • Sunday 21 April to Tuesday 25 April

Mcintyre way north of Austin Ave, Kenwick

  • Wednesday 8 may to Thursday 16 may

Project Documents

Latest News

Visit the Community Hub

Visit the Community Hub

Have questions about the METRONET Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal Project? We've got you covered! visit our Community Hub.

Up, up and away

Up, up and away

It was up, up and away at Carlisle Station with the first L-beams for the new elevated rail being installed. The L-beams form part of the 4.3km-long concrete viaduct structure being built as part of the Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal Project.

Wheel-y good times ahead

Wheel-y good times ahead

In December last year, we asked for help to design new skate zones for the youth plazas at Oats Street and Cannington stations on the METRONET Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal Project.

Piling to support elevated rail

Piling to support elevated rail

You may have noticed the huge 130 tonnes drill rigs in the rail corridor close to where Carlisle Station used to be…and you may be wondering what they’re for. They’re on site for piling works.

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