Project Profile: Bayswater Station Upgrade

The Bayswater Station Upgrade is a completed infrastructure project that established a critical transport interchange within Perth’s METRONET program. The project involved the comprehensive reconstruction of the station to serve as a key junction for the Midland, Forrestfield-Airport Link, and Morley-Ellenbrook lines. Its design focused on increasing network capacity, enhancing multimodal integration, and improving urban connectivity in the Bayswater town centre.

Project Fact Sheet

Technical Specifications

The core of the upgrade was the construction of a new, higher rail bridge, which increased vertical clearance over the King William Street / Coode Street underpass from 3.8m to a network-standard 4.8m. This facilitates the operation of taller rolling stock and improves road network safety. The station features four platforms and six tracks, with platforms extended to accommodate six-car B-series and C-series electric multiple units (EMUs), significantly boosting passenger capacity. A critical operational enhancement was the installation of a turnback siding located between Bayswater and Meltham stations, enabling efficient train turnaround for services on the Forrestfield-Airport Link and Morley-Ellenbrook Line without impacting Midland Line operations.

Track realignment and signalling upgrades were implemented between Bayswater and Meltham to support the new junction’s complex train movements. The project integrated a grade-separated, elevated shared-use path for pedestrians and cyclists along the new rail bridge, connecting the north and south of the railway. Accessibility was engineered to full compliance with Disability and Discrimination Act (DDA) standards, featuring lifts, escalators, and tactile ground surface indicators. The station design also incorporates extensive weather protection canopies and dual entrances to optimize passenger flow and integration with the surrounding urban environment.

Key Takeaways

• Strategic Network Junction: The upgrade successfully transformed Bayswater from a local stop into a major interchange, unlocking the operational capacity required for the Forrestfield-Airport Link and Morley-Ellenbrook Line expansions.
• Urban Integration and Renewal: The project’s scope extended beyond the rail corridor, delivering significant urban realm improvements including new public spaces, reconfigured road intersections, and enhanced pedestrian connectivity that revitalized the Bayswater town centre.
• Future-Proofed Infrastructure: By increasing bridge clearances, extending platforms for six-car trains, and adding turnback facilities, the project provides long-term operational flexibility and capacity for future network growth.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the Bayswater Station Upgrade?

The Bayswater Station Upgrade was a major METRONET project in Perth that completely rebuilt the station to become a central interchange for three railway lines: the Midland Line, the Forrestfield-Airport Link, and the Morley-Ellenbrook Line. The project included a new, higher rail bridge, longer platforms, and improved road and pedestrian connections to support increased passenger traffic and enhance the local area.

Who built the new Bayswater Station?

The new Bayswater Station was delivered by the Evolve Bayswater Alliance, a consortium comprising Coleman Rail and Georgiou Group. The project was managed and funded by METRONET on behalf of the Government of Western Australia.