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A map of the first seven routes
A map of these bus routes
A map of the transperth rail network. The most used stations are highlighted: Perth (including Perth Underground): 19,194,972 Elizabeth Quay: 3,466,752 Murdoch: 2,225,280 Cockburn Central: 1,773,636 Warwick: 1,452,288 Joondalup: 1,362,886 Bull Creek: 1,281,732 Fremantle: 1,277,074 Stirling: 1,183,278 Mandurah: 1,090,314
Cross passages are about every 400 m apart.
Background The Public Transport Authority of Western Australia (PTA) is progressing investigations into the Eastern Expansion of Transperth Ferry services on the Swan River as part of a staged program to expand ferry operations and improve cross-river connectivity. As a 2025 State Election Commitment, the Western Australian Government committed funding to expand ferry services, with Stage 1 (Western Expansion) currently being delivered by the Transport Portfolio. In parallel, investigations are being undertaken into a potential Eastern Expansion, with candidate locations including Elizabeth Quay, Point Fraser, Burswood, Optus Stadium, Claisebrook Cove, Belmont Park West, Maylands, Belmont Park East, Rivervale, Maylands peninsula and Belmont. To support development of a Strategic Business Case for the Eastern Expansion, PTA requires specialist ferry-specific demand modelling and behavioural analysis. This procurement seeks a suitably qualified consultant to design and deliver ferry-specific demand analysis, surveys and modelling inputs that integrate with a whole-of-network strategic transport model. Scope of Services
There is a stark divide between northeast of Walcott Street and soutwest of Walcott Street.
All Train Lines Service Disruption Effective Immediately Tue 05 May Tuesday 5 May 2026 at 3:35 PM Trains on the all train lines are cancelled due to an incident.
The latest ABS regional population estimates https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/people/population/regional-population/2024-25
The new Australind train, in an orange livery
A cyclone heading right for Perth
“Midland Line Service Disruption Effective Immediately Mon 23 Feb Monday 23 February 2026 at 8:23 AM Trains on the Midland Line are cancelled between Bassendean and Midland due to a technical issue. Train replacement buses are running between Bassendean and Midland. Please allow extra travelling time and be aware that replacement buses may not connect with timetabled bus and train services.”
“Transport Minister Rita Saffioti won’t support Perth council’s proposal to merge city train stations A council plan to run a tram line through Perth’s CBD and merge two busy train stations has been branded a waste of money by the state’s transport minister who won’t support the proposals. On Tuesday, councillors from the City of Perth will vote to adopt a number of planning documents which include the suggested merger of Claisebrook and McIver stations into a single transport hub, and a tram line along St Georges Terrace and Wellington Street. Transport Minister Rita Saffioti has long been a strong critic of light rail - concerned by the cost and necessity of the project - she hasn’t changed her views on the idea, and doesn’t support the transport hub either.”
Fremantle station aerial view
Subiaco station aerial view
Screenshot of the Post newspaper. Its reaction to news that areas around 10 train stations will be forcibly up-zoned is a bit negative.
"The passengers probably wouldn't have even known the train had derailed," he said.
The derailed train
"Councils and residents in 10 Perth locations — including the wealthy areas of Cottesloe and Swanbourne — will be powerless to stop new high-rise housing developments in their areas under new planning reforms to be rolled out by the State Government next year. Planning Minister John Carey will on Sunday announce moves to create more housing within a 800-metre radius of 10 train stations — at Cottesloe, Mosman Park, Swanbourne, Ballajura, Bassendean, Oats Street, Claisebrook, Glendalough, Morley and Redcliffe — by encouraging developers into the areas."
The new METRONET Midland Station is opening on 22 February
Patronage will be anywhere from double to quadruple current levels in 2051.
A map of the Transperth rail network. Each segment is labelled by frequency, with the maximum frequency being 24 trains per hour between Cockburn Central and Whitfords.
“But don’t expect to see trams in the CBD anytime soon. Still listed as a project on the Metronet website, with further investigations on hold since June 2019, Ms Saffioti this week poured cold water on the proposal. “To be honest the cost of those projects is very, very high. The other thing is how we have such an excellent CAT service and our high frequency bus services, like the 960,” she said. “What we’re seeing — especially with our new stations, our more sophisticated bus network — is more people getting on the buses, and CAT service, people love them. “The amount of work you’ve got to do to deliver light rail, it’s very costly, and you’re probably not getting the time efficiencies to deliver that benefit between bus and light rail. That’s what we’re seeing.””
“Among the most serious concerns raised with manufacturer Alstom is the onboard Driver Assisted Video System (DAVS). The critical cameras fitted to the outside of the vehicles are essential for drivers to ensure passengers are out of harm’s way before closing the carriage doors and departing a station. “As drivers would be aware, recently the view on the railcar-mounted DAVS cameras has deteriorated,” an update issued in August stated. “Drivers have continually booked the rail DVAS equipment that requires cleaning. This measure has been escalated as an urgent request to Alstom that needs immediate attention and rectification.”
Screenshot of the Armadale line timetable. There are no express services.
High Wycombe tunnel portal, Perth. Tunnel opened in 2022.
Redcliffe station, Perth, with tall towers for tunnel ventilation.
Paris’s RER E extension. $292.5m/km.
Tracks imbedded in the footpath at Carlisle station.
A graph of Fremantle, Midland, Airport and Ellenbrook line annual patronage
A graph of Yanchep line annual patronage
A graph of Mandurah line annual patronage
A graph of Transperth ferry patronage. The last two years were record years.
Map of the area to be developed
Red pavers at the Ellenbrook station platform
From the ABC website: “Editor's note: This interview as it went to air has been edited for legal reasons for the purpose of publication.”
The Armadale Line Level Crossing Removal Project in Perth.