Happy New Year. Construction at Canberra Metro recommenced this week (7-12 January), following a short period of limited activities over the Christmas-New Year break. This week, workers were busy applying the finishing touches to stops, standing light poles, preparing the track for testing and commissioning and landscaping continued with some much-needed weeding. Next week (14-19 January), work will be back in full swing with testing, commissioning and driver training taking place in Mitchell…
As we move closer to commencing light rail services we will be undertaking a number of simulated emergency exercises to test and refine our emergency systems and procedures. These exercises are undertaken as joint operations with Emergency Services and Transport Canberra and are undertaken to ensure that we are meeting our commitment of delivering a light rail for Canberra that is of the highest safety and quality standards. A successful 'mock' emergency exercise was held on on 6 Dec. On…
The order of traffic light signals at intersections along the light rail route on Flemington Road is changing as the light rail integrates with the road network. Please stay alert and pay close attention to traffic light signals. Obey the road rules. Do not run red lights. Do not queue across intersections. Please be patient and wait for the green light . For more on staying safe around the light rail corridor, visit the Canberra Metro Construction safety page
Driving or riding road vehicles on the light rail tracks is strictly prohibited. The light rail track, once in operation will be busy area of activity as LRVs pass through every 12-15 mins and even more frequently in peak time. Motorists are also reminded that Hibberson Street, between Gungahlin Place and Kate Crace Street was permanently closed to road traffic on 10 April 2017 and is now a live and fully operational rail corridor. For more information on keeping safe around light rail visit…
At all times, drivers should keep their attention on the road whilst being aware of pedestrians and cyclists. When driving in the light rail environment remember these safety tips: Make sure not to queue across the tracks at any time. Do not drive across the tracks unless the path ahead is clear. Road rules stay the same. Always obey traffic lights and road signs. The Overhead Wire is Live! The overhead wire that delivers electricity to the LRVs is LIVE and carries 750 volts of electricity.…
For second consecutive year, Canberra Metro proudly supported the Engineering Games which took place on 5 September 2018 at UNSW Canberra, ADFA campus. The Engineering Games provide an annual opportunity for primary and secondary school students to creatively demonstrate their design and building skills, and so cultivate an interest in engineering careers. These ACT engineers of the future represented schools from across Canberra. In each game, students are provided with detailed specifications…
Teaching your children these safety tips will help them make good decisions and practice rail safety: Pay attention and stay alert at all times around light rail – LRVs can move quickly and quietly. Earphones, and other distractions like reading, texting, taking photos or selfies can put you at risk. Always look both ways before crossing at intersections and crossings. LRVs can approach from either direction and at any time. Never play on light rail tracks. Ride directly across the tracks at a…
Very early this morning (Tuesday 28 August) the fifth and final substation was installed in Mort Street, Braddon. This is an important milestone, marking another crucial step towards completion of the project. The five substations convert power from the grid to usable traction power for the light rail vehicles. This substation was lifted off the truck with a 250-ton crane. This careful and delicate exercise was undertaken in the early morning to avoid impacting the road network. Over the coming…
Daytime testing is an exciting milestone with many opportunities to see LRVs moving up and down the light rail system! At the same time, it is important for everyone in the community to be mindful of electronic traffic signage, the presence of traffic management personnel and moving LRVs at intersections and crossings. Information you need to know: Daytime testing of the LRVs is currently focused between Gungahlin Place and Nullarbor Avenue. In the coming weeks the testing area will be expanded…
The Minister for Transport and City Services Meegan Fitzharris launched the ACT’s first ever National Rail Safety Week event on Sunday 12 August at Gunghalin’s shopping precinct. Rail Safety week is an initiative of the Australasian Railway Association and so with Canberra’s Light Rail just months away from being operational, this is Canberra’s first opportunity to utilise this week as a platform to emphasise key safety messages in the company of some of our light rail vehicle fleet. (L-R)…
