You are invited to hear from Canberra Metro and the ACT Government about exciting developments taking place along the light rail corridor, particularly for the Gungahlin area. Canberra’s first Light Rail Vehicle arrived just before Christmas and it will soon begin on-track testing between Mitchell and Gungahlin. This forum will provide you with important information about the testing of light rail vehicles and how to keep you and your family safe when driving, walking or cycling near the light…
Come on board and join the team operating Canberra’s newest mode of transport. Be part of the Canberra Light Rail Network delivering a modern transport system that will meet the needs of our rapidly growing and evolving city. As a light rail driver, you will be at the forefront of this new transport system, providing high quality, reliable services on the 12km track from the City to Gungahlin. If you have: A current driver’s license; The ability to produce a Road Transport Authority record A…
In the past, a “bird’s eye view” of Canberra’s light rail construction corridor would have been a privilege granted only to Canberra’s birdlife; perhaps a high-flying magpie or currawong. However, with state-of-the-art drone technology we can now imagine ourselves on their feathered shoulders, soaring across the northern suburban precincts to the Gungahlin township on Hibberson Street – where stage 1 of the light rail route commences – and then swooping in for close ups of the emerging stops…
On behalf of the Light Rail Business Link Program, Canberra Metro Construction would like to pass on some valuable information to our businesses along the Light Rail Corridor: Small businesses along the Stage 1 light rail corridor have access to this Marketing Masterclass Series. Presenter and specialist consultant, Chris Edwards, and Southern Region Business Enterprise Advisor, Janine Linklater, will assist you to refine or develop a clear, cohesive marketing plan to strengthen your business…
Canberra’s first Light Rail Vehicle (LRV) arrived just before Christmas marking a major step towards an integrated public transport network. The new LRV is the first of 14 vehicles which will be arriving over the coming months. ABOUT THE LIGHT RAIL VEHICLES (LRV): Each LRV is made up of two modules with a driving cab at each end. Inside there is room to carry 207 passengers per tram, 66 seated and 141 standing. The LRVs are state-of-the-art and have been designed to provide on-board safety and…
Robert Lord arrived to work on Canberra Metro’s Stage One in June 2017. The weekend he arrived the temperature was -8 o Celsius; on the Monday there was some relief – it only got down to -5 o . The week prior he’d been on holidays in Las Vegas where the temperature had soared up to 46 o ! It was some welcome. But it didn’t really bother him. He’d sought out his new job as High Voltage and Overhead Wires Manager to meet another career challenge that began 32 years ago as an apprentice linesman,…
As 2017 draws to a close, it is timely to reflect upon who we are at Canberra Metro and what we, in partnership with the Canberra community, have achieved since construction commenced.This video provides some insight. We are a diverse professional and skilled construction team from Canberra and beyond. We come from many backgrounds but share a common goal: to build a safe, reliable and sustainable public transport corridor that will further cement Canberra’s position as one of the world’s most…
Welcome to Australia! A couple of feature stories on construction progress and the Light Rail Vehicles: Canberra light rail: One tram a week to start arriving from end of March - The Canberra Times, 17 January 2018. The ACT political stories that shaped Canberra in 2017 - The Canberra Times, 22 January 2018. LRV Arrival to Port Kembla Welcome to Canberra! LRV Arrival to Canberra's Light Rail Depot in Mitchell Visit the Gallery for additional photos
Are you curious about the Canberra Metro Light Rail? Are you fascinated by construction? Or, are you simply a local resident wanting to know about what’s happening in your community? If you have answered yes to any of these questions then why not come and join the free guided Light Rail bus tours which take place every Wednesday, from 15 November to 20 December. The bus tours depart 12:00pm sharp from Gungahlin Village and run for approximately 45 minutes. The tour will follow the rail corridor…
Stage 1 of Canberra’s Light Rail is a City-transformational project that is unfolding before our eyes. The project is rapidly progressing with the next phase being the Testing and Commissioning (T&C) of electrical systems of the track in readiness for the arrival of our first vehicle. To reach this exciting milestone, tracklaying is progressing along Flemington Road, inclusive of site preparation, production and installation. Here is an overview of the tracklaying process: Preparation:…
