Freight routes cut off as flooding severs major rail corridors across regional Australia

The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) says the Sydney – Perth freight corridor — a critical line running via Broken Hill — has suffered extensive damage, including structural failure on a rail ...

‘Incredibly rare’: Three people struck by lightning as storm sweeps through Perth

The daughter of an elderly man who was struck by lightning on Thursday in Perth says he is “incredibly lucky” to still be ...
Urban List

Perth’s New Midland Station Officially Opens As Metro Reaches Final Milestone

Midland’s new train station is now open, with 800+ parking spaces, a 12-stand bus interchange and $2.80 capped fares.

It’s got Commonwealth backing, but will Labor fully realise its Metronet vision?

The Metronet circle line is officially a Commonwealth priority after appearing on the 2026 Infrastructure Australia priority projects list on Wednesday.
Railway Technology

New $1.2bn METRONET Airport Line opens in Perth, Australia

The METRONET Airport Line has been launched with the first train starting from High Wycombe Station. Credit: METRONET. The METRONET Airport Line in Perth of Western Australia, a $1.18bn (A$1.86bn) ...