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Want a sneak peak of Melbourne’s new train? A life-size model will be making a 9-day stop in Birrarung Marr this February.
‘Melbourne, meet your new train’ is an opportunity for Victorians to visit a life-size model of Melbourne’s new High Capacity Metro Train.
The 40-metre long model was recently used for train design consultation and will be in Birrarung Marr, Melbourne for all Victorians to enjoy from February 9 to February 17, 2018 - with a spectacular finish at White Night.
Just a 3-minute walk from Flinders Street Station.
Who should come and experience Melbourne’s new train?Anyone who uses public transport in Melbourne is encouraged to experience their new train at this free event. This event is accessible for everyone, including people with wheelchairs, mobility devices and prams.
What can you do there?In addition to walking through the life-size model train, there will be many family-friendly activities on offer,
including:
Virtual reality journey
Enter the driver cab or head to the Kids’ Zone for a virtual reality journey
through Melbourne and beyond!
Build-a-train
Create your own miniature cardboard High Capacity Metro Train in our Kids’ Zone.
Colouring in fun
Turn our train into your work of art!
Watch our videos
Visit our on-site information hub and learn more about your new trains
White Night 2018
Experience the future of public transport like never before with the model train brought to life in lights for one night only on Saturday 17 February.
You’ll also have a chance to win a spot on the first passenger service by entering our on-site competitions when you attend ‘Melbourne, meet your new train'.
More information: transport.vic.gov.au/biggertrains