Confusion reigns as names of Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel stations unveiled

Victorian commuters will have to get used to five new train station names, which have been revealed today.

After a public submission process which attracted more than 50,000 suggestions for the metro tunnel stations, the winners have been announced - and there may be some confusion.

The new station in Arden will be called 'North Melbourne' - which means it will snatch the title from the current 'North Melbourne' station.

The existing station is to be re-named 'West Melbourne', which has caused a storm on social media.

Some Twitter users are questioning the “bold move” as a catalyst for confusion while others are praising it as logical.

“So the existing north Melbourne station is in West Melbourne. And now the newly named West Melbourne (metro) station will be in North Melbourne? Huh?” asked one user.

“Why wasn’t North Melbourne station could West Melbourne station in the first place?” asked another.

The underground station next to the Shrine will be known as 'Anzac' and the station under City Square will be called 'Town Hall'.

Commuters in the area of Melbourne University will use 'Parkville' while those catching trains from the station in the Franklin Street area will get on at 'State Library'.

"These names reflect the places and history of Melbourne," said Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan.

Suggestions that didn't make the cut include Vegemite, Shane Warne, Bunnings Sausage, and Station McStationface.

Those who submitted winning entries will go into a draw, with one winner for each station to receive a tour of the tunnel worksites and boring machines.

Major construction on the project will start next year, and it's set to be completed by 2026.