Metro Trains Melbourne

Fifty years on the rails and still going strong — long-serving Metro Trains employee Frank has seen Melbourne’s north-west evolve from a small town centre into a thriving suburban hub in his time on the tracks.

Frank began his railway journey at what was then Spencer Street Station in 1975. He's since worked as a gatekeeper on the Upfield line, become a part of the St Albans signalling team, before heading out to Watergardens when it opened in 2000.

Frank’s favourite part of the job is working with colleagues he considers friends and he also enjoys the variation he gets in shift work. Thank you to Frank for playing an important part in keeping Melbourne moving!

Meet our favourite gardening tool - an elevated work platform known as "the spider."

The spider helps us keep our network safe. Our Infrastructure team use it to clear vegetation along the rail line, improving line of sight for signals and keeping our tracks free of hazards.

We're glad real spiders aren't this big! 🕷

Contactless payment technology has arrived on the entire myki train network! 💳📱​
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Now you can use your debit or credit card, your phone, or even your smart watch to tap and go instead of a myki when jumping on the train.​
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Also, public transport is now half price for everyone, every day, including concession holders, until 1 January 2027.

Passing through Flinders Street or Town Hall? Step into Campbell Arcade and meet the drivers behind the journeys.

We currently have eight photographic portraits of our Drivers on display, taken by our very own Driver and photographer, Genevieve.

With more than 1400 drivers at Metro, we have a diverse team helping to keep Melbourne moving.

While our rail network runs across land, sometimes our teams need to hit the water to run some checks. ⛵

Recently our team completed structural investigation works at Maribyrnong River bridge pier from a boat, with waterway permits in place.

Following successful public trials, Transport Victoria is now switching on contactless payments anywhere you can use myki on trains!

This means more train lines will have contactless technology available to tap and go.

Plan ahead and check which train lines have been switched on at the Transport Victoria website.

Learn more: www.transport.vic.gov.au/tap-and-go

💙Play on, for Neale – Big Freeze 12💙

Metro is proud to once again support the Big Freeze campaign in 2026.

Across our network, we’ll be sharing tribute imagery at key stations, encouraging frontline staff to wear Big Freeze beanies, and making a contribution in honour of Neale Daniher’s legacy and the ongoing fight against motor neurone disease.

Check out our frontline staff Josh and Leanne below showing their support. We’re proud to play a part in raising awareness and funds for this important cause.

Have you checked out the new and improved Mordialloc Station?

Passengers on the Frankston line now have a brand-new station and rail bridge, with lift and stair access, a passenger waiting room and bathrooms.

The new station is designed to match the bayside atmosphere of the area, and finishing works will continue around the precinct until late 2026.

The new station will allow for more services on the Frankston line, with 12 extra weekly services and higher peak frequency.

Public transport is now half price for everyone, every day, until 1 January 2027.

To access half priced travel, tap on or purchase a ticket as usual.

Learn more: www.transport.vic.gov.au/halfpricetravel