Filming and Photography

Rail Enthusiasts and Amateur photography

Metro welcomes authorised visitors, tourists, students and rail enthusiasts taking photos of our trains and at our stations. The safety and security of people accessing Metro property for the purposes of photography and filming is critically important. A valid permit must be carried by the photographer at all times and be produced upon request by a Metro employee.

Rail enthusiasts and amateur photographers are permitted to access the public areas of Metro property for the purposes of filming / photographing trains or railway stations. Some restrictions apply regarding access to certain stations.

Click here to download the Filming and Photography guidelines which becomes your permit when printed and signed.

Commercial and Student photography and filming

The safety and security of people accessing Metro property for the purposes of photography and filming is critically important.

Metro’s duty of care determines commercial and student film production crews and photographers must complete an Access Application plus be accompanied and supervised by a Metro employee (or delegate) when on-site.

The Producer / Director must apply for a valid permit and this permit must be produced upon request by a Metro employee. Some restrictions apply regarding access to certain stations.

Please refer to our Professional and Student Filming and Photography Policy and Guidelines applying for a permit.

Click Professional and Student Filming and Photography Application to download a permit application.

Please note: All student applications must be accompanied by a letter from your school/teacher.