Construction Magazine June 2019 | Page 181

Although the level crossings have been removed between Caulfield and Dandenong , the same alliance is also undertaking work to upgrade signalling and power infrastructure along the entire Cranbourne and Pakenham lines , in preparation for the introduction of High Capacity Metro Trains .
Victoria is investing $ 2.3 billion in 65 next-generation High Capacity Metro Trains , which are a fleet of electric multiple unit trains on order for use by Metro Trains Melbourne on the Melbourne rail network .
They will eventually become the primary rollingstock used in the Metro Tunnel when it opens in 2025 and are due to enter service in mid-2019 .
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