Commuters are getting back on trains, buses, and ferries in Western Australia, with patronage back up to almost 80 per cent of pre COVID-19 levels.
With the state COVID-19 free apart from overseas arrivals,
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WA budget includes $1.7bn for rail projects
The Western Australia government will invest $1.7 billion in Metronet projects in this financial year.
The figure comes from the WA state budget, released on October 8, and is in addition to the $1.5bn
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WA launches rail-focused infrastructure training program
The Western Australian government has launched a four-week intensive training course that will give students hands-on experience on major rail projects in the state.
Students will get a first-hand insight
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Level crossings to go and access improved on Armadale Line
The Western Australia government has unveiled a series of works for Perth’s Armadale Line to improve safety and increase access along the line through Perth’s south-eastern suburbs.
The WA government
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WA funds local manufacturing and maintenance of railcars
The Western Australian government will ensure more rollingstock maintenance and manufacturing happens in WA, with a $40 million investment and a new focus on building iron ore cars in the state.
$40m will
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Tracklaying in progress on Perth’s future Airport Line
With tunnelling complete on the Metronet Forrestfield-Airport Link project, tracklaying has now begun along the 8-kilometre-long tunnels.
Martinus Rail will install the 40 kilometres of rail needed to
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WA resumes free late night trains
This weekend will see late night trains running again in Perth.
The decision to reinstate the 1am and 2am services from Perth and 2.50am service from Fremantle follows the re-opening of nightlife businesses
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Alliance chosen for Tonkin Gap rail and road project
An alliance of contractors have been selected to build the Tonkin Gap project, which will deliver enabling works for Metronet’s Morley-Ellenbrook Line, in Perth.
The Tonkin Gap Alliance, made up of BMD,
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Builder selected for Mandurah Station carpark
A builder for the Mandurah Station multi-storey carpark in WA has been selected.
Local builder PS Structures won the $32 million contract to replace the existing northern carpark with a 1,800 bay carpark.
According
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Community getting involved in shaping rail projects
Community members are having their say in the identity of rail projects around Australasia.
In New Zealand, City Rail Link has announced that its tunnel boring machine (TBM) will be named after Dame Whina
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