$2 billion Melbourne rail overhaul announced Thursday, 06 March 2014

The Victorian government has announced a comprehensive $2–$2.5 billion rail overhaul project for southeast Melbourne.

The project aims to modernise the Pakenham and Cranbourne lines. It includes the construction of replacement stations at Clayton, Murrumbeena and Cernegie, the supply of 25 modern high capacity trains, the installation of high capacity signalling, removal of four level crossings, planning and preconstruction funding to remove a further five level crossings, and a new train maintenance depot at Pakenham East.

“This initiative will cater for an additional two million passengers per year to meet growing demand,” Victorian premier Denis Napthine said.

More than 3,000 jobs will be created during construction.

The project will be undertaken by MTR, John Holland Construction and UGL Rail Services, with construction starting in 2015 and scheduled for completion in 2019.

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