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Melbourne's Metro Tunnel Opens, Excitement Soars

Melbourne's Metro Tunnel Opens, Excitement Soars

Update: 2025-11-30
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Melbournes Metro Tunnel opens to fanfare, connecting five new city stations, bypassing the City Loop, and sparking excitement among commuters and train enthusiasts. First trains journey through the underground line, with crowds eager to experience the new route. Father and son, Craig and Fraser Hill, and software engineer Sisila Priyankara among those excited for the new service. Cheers and applause as trains depart from Sunbury and Pakenham East, with standing room only by the time trains reach Dandenong and Sunshine. Metro Tunnel project director, Linda Cantan, describes the opening as the best day of her career.

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Melbourne's Metro Tunnel Opens, Excitement Soars

Melbourne's Metro Tunnel Opens, Excitement Soars