Town Hall railway station (originally known by the

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of CBD South) is a railway station currently under construction as part of the Metro Tunnel project. It is being built below

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between Flinders and Collins Streets.

Design

Initially it was planned to build the station using the

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method, however this was changed so that the tunnels would run deeper underneath the ground in order to not disturb services, utilities and businesses on

. Construction commenced in 2018 with the station expected to open in 2025. The station is planned to have direct underground access to nearby

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through the already existing

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connection.

Town Hall Station Precinct

As part of the construction of Town Hall Station, the

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precinct is set to be rebuilt as a public gatherings and events space. There will be 70 new bike parking spaces built to cope with increasing demand, as well as improved tram interchanges on Flinders, Collins, and Swanston streets.

Services

Platform 1: * All stations and limited express services to Sunbury from 2025 Platform 2: * Express services to Pakenham and Cranbourne

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{{commons category-inline Proposed railway stations in Melbourne Railway stations scheduled to open in 2025 Railway stations located underground in Australia Railway stations in the City of Melbourne (LGA) Collins Street, Melbourne Buildings and structures in Melbourne City Centre Tram stops in Melbourne