The state government has released the final designs for West Tarneit Station, with major works now underway ahead of the new station opening to passengers next year.
Situated between Tarneit and Wyndham Vale on the Geelong Line, the new station will include two platforms, an accessible pedestrian underpass, a 400-space car park and a four-bay bus interchange.
A 26-space parkiteer and 30 bicycle hoops will also be located close to the main station entrance.
A new road from Leakes Road will connect the southern side of the station, with a signalised intersection being built at Heartlands Boulevard.
According to the state government, the station design will support the area’s continued growth, with space for additional tracks and parking north of the station.
The new four-bay bus interchange will service a new bus route for Tarneit North, travelling between West Tarneit Station and Tarneit Station – and the existing Route 182 will be re-aligned to also service the new station.
West Tarneit Station is expected to ease pressure off the nearby Tarneit Station–which is the busiest station on the regional network outside of Southern Cross Station, servicing almost two million passengers a year.
The station precinct will feature a landscaped area including 17,000 native trees, seating, separated walking and cycling pathways either side of the rail line.
The final designs were informed by feedback from the local community, who expressed a preference for an accessible, vibrant and colourfully-landscaped station precinct.
Tarneit MP Dylan Wight said the new station will home form a modern precinct and improve connectivity in the area.
“The new West Tarneit Station will make it easier for our growing community to catch public transport – providing access to a modern and safe station precinct, with 400 new car parks, a four-bay bus interchange and active cycling and walking options,” Mr Wight said.
This station is being built through the state government’s Level Crossing Removal Project and is expected to be taking passengers at an yet to be announced date in 2026.
To keep pace with record patronage, the state government has added 189 services on the Wyndham Vale Line each week – with nine-carriage trains running during peak times and extra services added for major events.
