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24/04/2026
Tomorrow for the first time ever, you'll be able to catch a train directly to the Dawn Service.
Anzac Station's Domain Road exit (Exit 4) puts you right on the path leading up to The Shrine.
As you head out, take a second to check out commemorative artworks near the elevators and bronze poppies dotted along the walkway.
Plan your journey to ANZAC Day services at https://go.vic.gov.au/481efgU
02/03/2026
You might notice this channel is a little quieter over the next few months as work on the project winds down.
There will still be updates on what’s happening, but it might take a little longer to get a response to your questions and messages.
For journey planning enquiries head over to our friends at Transport Victoria
Thanks for playing along as we built the Metro Tunnel.
Your loyal admins - Claire, Maxie, Francis, Kate and Murphy.
First closed in 2019, Flinders Street between Elizabeth and Swanston streets reopened on Saturday with one lane heading eastbound.
Flinders Street eastbound was closed to support the construction of the new Town Hall Station.
Flinders Street westbound lanes will remain closed to support the construction of Town Hall Station’s Fed Square entrance. The lanes and entrance will reopen later in 2026.
24/02/2026
It’s almost time to say goodbye to Metro Tunnel HQ.
A hub for gunzels, the transport curious, and kids in search of cardboard trains since 2018, HQ will shut the doors for the final time on Friday 20 March.
If you get the chance over the coming month, drop in, have a chat, and say goodbye to the HQ team.
To see more photo highlights from HQ head to: https://go.vic.gov.au/3XXbyWc
24/02/2026
Calling all Parkville university students!
For the first time ever, you can catch the Metro Tunnel directly to O week.
Exit 1 will take you to the doorstep of the Medical Building (Building 181).
Exit 2 will take lead you out to Royal Parade, near the Old Howard Florey Laboratories Building (Building 183).
Watch the Fed Square entrance to Town Hall Station go up ⬆️
Opening later this year.
Move over gunzels - the suits have arrived!
Welcome to peak hour at Town Hall Station.
01/02/2026
We’ve hit the switch.
Welcome to the full Metro Tunnel experience with more than 1,200 new weekly train services and Cranbourne, Pakenham and Sunbury Line trains running exclusively through the tunnel.
What’s left to do, what’s been happening, and what to expect on 1 February.
Here’s your final Metro Tunnel Update.
Doors. Exits and entrances. Town Hall Station has plenty!