Melbourne Metro 2: Explained

Less well known than the Metro Tunnel, Melbourne Metro 2 proposes to construct a new rail tunnel between Newport and Clifton Hill. This video explains what the project involves and how it will impact Melbourne, Fishermans Bend, and the broader changes that may result to the Melbourne rail network.

*Chapters:*
00:00 Intro
00:37 History
03:40 Current Proposed Alignment
07:56 Specifications
09:00 Project Benefits
09:47 Problems with MM2
10:37 Possible Alternatives
11:35 Conclusion

*Sources:*

*Video Sources:*
Other footage is own work

*Music*
Quincas Moreira - Don't Fret (YouTube Audio Library)

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[Cassandra]

They should just extend the weribee line to Wyndham Vale. It would only need 500 metres of rail and then electrification. It would be such a quick low cost project but would improve connectivity for Werribee and the south west so much.

[Bwebber]

The longer they leave it the more expensive it gets.

[Joshontherails]

As a Mernda line user I approve of the MT2

[thunderturbine]

As a Mernda line user (I get on at South Morang station), I highly approve of this project. Bring it on MT2

[hamleyn]

Metro 2 needs to happen before capacity becomes an issue, rather than waiting until it is. Sadly, with SRL and demand for an airport rail link, I dont see this ever being built.

[jdillon]

It would be expensive, but so is the north-east road link that is currently under construction, and which is only going to induce more traffic.

[lachlanmcgowan]

One group who would really benefit from this tunnel are Geelong-Melbourne commuters, who could probably save a good 10-20 minutes with a more direct route through Werribee and the tunnel as opposed to winding up through Sunshine and down again.

Unfortunately, setting the tunnel up for those people will lead to additional expenses on the project -- since the Geelong line isn't currently electrified and diesel trains shouldn't go through metro tunnels, you would need to either electrify the line to Geelong, build bimodal trains that can use electric power through the city and diesel on the unelectrified lines, or set up timed transfers with cross-platform interchanging at Werribee.

[omgski]

Skipping Newport like South Yarra would be so short-sighted. Im suprised they're not planning on skipping Clifton Hill!

[michaellavender]

Good video! Please consider making a video about the concept line called Melbourne Metro 3. That concept was proposed to incorporate a Doncaster line and Airport rail via a new tunnel under Bourke St in the CBD with new Platforms at Southern Cross, Parliament and a new station under Bourke St Mall.

[lachlanmillsteed]

i’m surprised that there aren’t 2 stations between Parkville and Clifton Hill - would make so much sense to have 2; Fitzroy between Rathdowne and Brunswick Streets, and Collingwood between Smith and Wellington Streets, renaming the current Collingwood station to Abbotsford

[robbiewales]

The Melbourne metro 2 from Clifton Hill to Newport via Spencer St makes sense. It hopefully then allows the potential for a line to Doncaster and maybe further to terminate at Donvale (Springvale Road)

[tld]

With how much infrastructure projects now costs, especially the debacle of the suburban rail loop, i strongly doubt politicians will put their names on the line to approve a project like this.

[grg-c]

⚠The latest plan involves the use of Donkeys which will operate after hours to relieve the congestion. The expected date of completion is 2088 🇦🇺

[AlexSmith-grhp]

I wish they’d done this instead of the suburban rail loop. It seems more useful.

[genghiskhan]

Do a video on Outer Metropolitan Ring.

[damienberry]

I just hope one day it DOES get built.

[LiliaArmoury]

wait did that plan include electrifying all the way out to geelong!? because running velocities or other fuel burning engines through the tunnels would increase the requirements for ventilation

[bibibo]

What's 20B compared to the 100+B price tag on the outer loop? Seems cheap and much more useful

[LiliaArmoury]

seriously there is already the platform for a doncaster spur at boxhill and it seems strange for them to run a whole new railway out from the northern suburbs lines to go to doncaster if it has not planned stations on that line other then the terminus

[SimonsHouseofEntertainment]

I would like to some overdue uogrades which are cheaper and will be faster to build to be done first. For example Upfield duplication and extension to Roxburgh Park, Rowville rail, major bus reform and Western Rail Plan.