Wednesday, 4 March 2026
Adjournment
Metro Tunnel
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Adjournment
Adjournment
Gayle TIERNEY (Western Victoria – Minister for Skills and TAFE, Minister for Water) (18:50): I move:
That the house do now adjourn.
Metro Tunnel
Sonja TERPSTRA (North-Eastern Metropolitan) (18:50): (2370) My adjournment matter this evening is for the Minister for Transport Infrastructure in the other place, and the action I seek is for the minister to provide information on how the Metro Tunnel is making our transport network better. Victoria has always led the way on rail safety. Who could forget the iconic Dumb Ways to Die campaign, which helped reduce train station accidents by 21 per cent? Safety is something we take seriously, and the Metro Tunnel continues that tradition. The Metro Tunnel is not just a transport project, it is an engineering masterpiece. These new stations are among the most advanced in the world, designed with cutting-edge safety features. From improved ventilation and sound reduction to creating open, accessible spaces deep underground, every detail has been considered to make the passenger experience safe and comfortable. Some may try to play politics with safety, but let us be clear: this government has delivered a project that sets a new benchmark for rail infrastructure. The Metro Tunnel will transform how Victorians move across our city, and it will do so with safety at its core. I ask the minister to outline the specific measures that make the Metro Tunnel and its stations safe for all passengers, and I look forward to her response.