Early concept designs have been revealed for the new Narre Warren Station and elevated rail bridge, in Melbourne’s southeast.
The new station and rail bride will remove a dangerous and congested level crossing at Webb Street and allow more trains to run on the Pakenham line.
Around 13,200 vehicles use the level crossing each day, with the boom gates down for up to 40 minutes of the morning peak when up to 25 trains pass through. Since 2012 there have been at least 19 near misses recorded at the Webb Street level crossing.
“This is one of the most dangerous and congested level crossings on the Pakenham line and we’re getting rid of it for good to boost safety and ease congestion. We’ll also build a modern station the community will love,” Victorian Transport Infrastructure Minister Jacinta Allan said.
“Our investment will transform Melbourne’s busiest train line, making journeys on the Pakenham line faster and local roads safer. We have 10 more to go by 2025 to make the Pakenham line level crossing free, with 12 already a thing of the past.”
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The elevated rail design takes into consideration the area’s unique set of characteristics and will feature a more integrated transport hub.
The new Narre Warren Station will have two new elevated platforms with access via lifts and stairs, and the platforms will feature improved shelter and lighting. The station will be safer and more accessible with modern facilities such as additional bus stops, shared use paths, Parkiteer cages and bicycle parking hoops, and landscaping throughout the station precinct.
“It’s exciting that Webb Street is one of the additional sites added to the list of level crossings to be removed, I know the community can’t wait to see it gone and to see our new station take shape,” Member for Narre Warren North Luke Donnellan said.
“I know how important the removal of this level crossing is to our community and now everyone has the opportunity to share their thoughts and help shape the final design before construction starts.”
Construction on the project is scheduled to start later this year and is expected to be completed by 2025.
The works are part of the Victorian Government’s $15 billion upgrade to the Pakenham line.