Major Projects & Infrastructure, Operations & Maintenance, Passenger Rail, Track & Civil Construction

METRONET lines closure extended to end of April

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The temporary closure of the Midland and Airport lines in Perth has been extended until April 28 to safely carry out essential and highly complex works on the new METRONET Bayswater Station.

Services will recommence on Saturday, April 29.

Methodically demolishing the 130-year-old station, bridge and rail line, working safely in a highly constrained site and re-sequencing works to minimise noise and vibration impact on the community has required these additional days.

The shutdown is necessary to safely carry out round-the-clock works on the new station, including removing the old Bayswater Bridge and station, realigning the Midland Line and works to facilitate the connection of the new METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line.

Testing and commissioning of the new rail line and bridge will take place next week to enable services to recommence on April 29.

Information on replacement bus services can be found via Transperth.

Transport Minister Rita Saffioti said like most infrastructure projects across the country, WA was continuing to experience challenges sourcing critical components.

“The works are critical to delivering the upgraded Bayswater Station, which will be the only train station outside of the CBD that services three separate train lines,” she said.

“While the shutdown is necessary, I understand the challenge it will create for commuters, and we will do everything we can to minimise the disruptions.”