DT Infrastructure awarded Metro Trains Melbourne contract

DT Infrastructure awarded Metro Trains Melbourne contract

07 September 2026

By Tom Perkin, Director Strategy and Growth – Power and Renewables

DT Infrastructure (DTI) has been successfully awarded the contract by Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM) to deliver the Mernda stabling yard extension.

The project will deliver additional stabling capacity at the site to meet future network needs.

DTI Chief Executive Officer, John Anderson, said this contract award highlights the company’s expertise in safely delivering complex upgrades in live environments.

“We are proud to partner with Metro Trains Melbourne to deliver this important capacity upgrade for passengers on the Mernda Line.”

As the state’s rail network undergoes a historic transformation under Victoria’s Big Build program, expanding stabling capacity is critical to maintaining seamless operations.

DTI Executive General Manager Rail, Paul Hawthorne, said DTI’s tailored delivery approach will enable the team to execute the expansion with minimal network disruption.

“Our methodology relies on a collaborative partnership with MTM to carefully stage works around a fully operational yard.”

“Our teams have the experience required to ensure we maximise productivity during the scheduled occupation, whilst minimising disruption to daily rail operations and the local community.”

DTI’s comprehensive scope encompasses extensive track and civil works, including bulk earthworks and track formation. The delivery will also integrate vital rail systems infrastructure, overhead wiring, signalling upgrades and site-wide modernisations such as new noise and security fencing, lighting and CCTV systems to ensure a safe, efficient facility.

Detailed design optimisation and preparatory works will continue immediately, with site works scheduled to commence later in 2026.

Plant equipment showcase

David Hannah – Project Manager Surfacing, Lindsay Furness - National Plant Manager and Bob Smith – Superintendent OTM.

QTMP project update

Sean Nicholls – Project Director, QTMP.

QTMP is a major infrastructure & manufacturing program initiated by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (Queensland) aimed at modernising and expanding the passenger train fleet in South-East Queensland.

High Capacity Signalling update

Asa Brown – Deputy Alliance Manager HCS and Sonny Kaur – Senior Project Manager HCS.

In delivery by the HCS Alliance, the HCS project will deliver a new Automatic Train Control (ATC) system across the Perth metropolitan rail network.

National Station Upgrades

James O’Neill – Project Manager, NSW and Nashwa Shahwan Engineering Delivery Manager.

Digital engineering capability

John Coglan – National Digital Engineering Manager and Tony Joseph, Head of Digital Engineering, Project Systems & BIM, Gamuda.

Track DNA demo

Bryan Lai – Project Manager, Systems Integration.

METRONET case study

Asa Brown – Deputy Alliance Manager HCS and Graham Holden Engineering Manager, NEWest Alliance.

The METRONET Thornlie–Cockburn Link and Yanchep Rail Extension projects expanded Perth’s rail network—connecting the Mandurah and Armadale lines while extending the Joondalup Line 14.5 kilometres north—adding five new stations and improving connectivity across the city’s growing southern and northern corridors.

Asset management in the Pilbara

Kate James – Operations Manager – Pilbara region.

As a Project Manager at DT Infrastructure, Kate is helping enhance the Pilbara rail network, drawing on her experience in track maintenance, construction, and design.

HCMT case study

David Khoo – Program Manager, Asset Management and Daniel Sujster – Senior Project Engineer.

The High Capacity Metro Train Depot project delivered a state-of-the-art maintenance and stabling facility in Pakenham East to support Melbourne’s new fleet of high-capacity trains, improving reliability and efficiency across the network.

South Geelong to Waurn Ponds Duplication case study

Kimbereley Whitehead – Area Manager, Delivery and Nashwa Shahwan Engineering Delivery Manager.

Delivered by the Djilang Alliance, the South Geelong to Waurn Ponds Duplication delivered critical rail infrastructure upgrades, enhancing capability, reliability, and safety on Victoria’s busiest regional rail line.

DT Infrastructure, MTR session

Liz Ellis – National Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Manager, Greg Rafferty – Head of Social Impact and MTR Australian Representative.

Track DNA demo

Bryan Lai – Project Manager, Systems Integration.

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