- Published:
- Friday 21 March 2025
The Allan Labor Government has unveiled West Tarneit as the confirmed name for Melbourne’s newest railway station, which is set to open to passengers in Melbourne’s booming west next year.
The name was chosen following hundreds of people submitting feedback on five proposed names, with locals showing a strong preference for a place-based and easily identifiable name.
The station will open next year and will include an accessible pedestrian underpass, 400 car parks and a four-bay bus interchange.
The surrounding precinct will feature a landscaped area equipped with seating, separated walking and cycling pathways, secure bike storage and bike hoops.
Located near the corner of Davis and Leakes roads, the new station will ease pressure on nearby Tarneit Station, which services almost two million passengers a year in one of Melbourne’s fastest-growing suburbs.
The naming announcement comes as crews wrapped up early site investigations of the new station, ahead of construction kicking off later this year.
There are more than 700 scheduled services on the Geelong Line which pass through Tarneit and Wyndham Vale each week to get passengers where they need to go – including 68 new additional weekend services and 9 car VLocity trains to keep people moving.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Transport Infrastructure Gabrielle Williams
“This crucial transport upgrade will deliver a brand-new West Tarneit Station for Melbourne’s growing western suburbs.”
“We are continuing to invest in Melbourne’s growing west to deliver faster and safer journeys for passengers and motorists.
Quotes attributable to Member for Tarneit Dylan Wight
“West Tarneit Station will provide modern facilities, 400 new car parks and a four-bay bus interchange to make it easier for our growing community to catch public transport.”
“The project also includes cycling and pedestrian paths that will be future proofed to provide access to new commercial and residential developments in the area.”