The Latest Breaking News from Metro Tunnel

Riding the rails: does Melbourne’s long-awaited Metro Tunnel deliver?

Guardian Australia jumps on board Victoria’s new line to see if it fulfils the state government’s big promises

The Guardian - AU · Feb 13

Metros are for all travellers, not just commuters

Letters: Will Atkins responds to an article about the opening of the Metro Tunnel project in Melbourne

The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2025

Afternoon Update: Labor ‘jobs for mates’ response under fire; NSW eyes ebike crackdown; and an ode to Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel

Crossbenchers and transparency experts condemn Labor’s handling of Lynelle Briggs’ long-anticipated review

The Guardian - AU · Dec 2, 2025

Melbourne Metro Tunnel train services will soon begin – but what is the ‘summer start’ and when is the ‘big switch’?

From December trains will run every 20 minutes, with commuters having to wait until 1 February for ‘turn up and go’ services

The Guardian - AU · Oct 7, 2025

Station to station: first look at the Metro Tunnel set to revolutionise Melbourne travel

Exclusive: As the long-awaited rail line prepares to launch, here’s how it will transform the city and what it means for commuters

The Guardian - AU · Jul 5, 2025

Train cash splash in budget amid state's tunnel vision

The Victorian government will set aside $727 million to run services through the $15 billion Metro Tunnel as part of a state budget cash injection.

AAP · May 12, 2025

What Victoria’s $5bn ‘public transport blitz’ means for passengers

Funding to boost frequency of trains across several lines, ‘switch on’ Metro Tunnel and upgrade Sunshine station

The Guardian - AU · May 12, 2025

'Pigs fly': Metro deadline delays cloud opening date

The initial handover of Melbourne's Metro Tunnel to operators has been delayed 12 months but the government insists it will still open to passengers on time.

AAP · Nov 28, 2024

Liberals float revival of contentious toll road project

Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto is eyeing a revival of plans to build an underground road tunnel to connect Melbourne's Eastern Freeway to CityLink.

AAP · Oct 16, 2024

Three stations ready, hospital dramas and more budget blowouts: is Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel still on track?

The Victorian government has blamed increased building costs for the additional $837m spend, with the project now more than $3bn over its initial budget

The Guardian - AU · Sep 26, 2024