High Capacity Metro Trains Project

1/2/2018

Melbourne, meet your new train event

From Friday 9 to Saturday 17 February, step inside a life size model of your new high capacity metro train – spanning 40 metres in length.

WHEN
Friday 9 February to Saturday 17 February 2018

WHERE
Birrarung Marr, lower terrace along the Yarra River
(near Federation Square, a short walk from Flinders St Station)

EVENT
Walk, stand and sit inside and around the train model.
Participate in family-friendly activities and check out the competitions.

COST
Entry is free

The nine-day event concludes at White Night, where you will have the chance to experience the future of public transport like never before.
The model is making a stop at Birrarung Marr before it will be used to assist with further testing and train manufacturing.

Activities

Virtual reality experience: Journey through Melbourne and beyond
Sit in a passenger seat: Experience your new train
Build-a-train: Create your own miniature cardboard high capacity metro train in our kids’ activity area
Colouring-in: Turn our train into your work of art
Win a ride on the first train: Enter our competitions by scanning the posters located around the marquee or by snapping a picture, use the tag #biggertrains and share on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter
Go to our snap spot at the front of the train for the best photo
Step inside our info tent for everything you’d like to know about the HCMT Project
White Night (one night only – Saturday 17 February): World class art and pioneering public transport helps make Melbourne the world’s most liveable city. Experience them together this White Night. Visit: www.whitenight.com.au