Melbourne Airport Rail is a once-in-a-generation transformation of Victoria's transport network, connecting Melbourne Airport with a rail service for the first time.

The route for the project has now been announced, with airport services to travel between Melbourne Airport, Sunshine and the heart of Melbourne’s CBD through the Metro Tunnel.

Construction will begin in 2022 with a target completion date of 2029, subject to relevant Victorian and Federal planning, environmental and other government approvals.