This parliamentary question seeks information on planning for future extensions of the Forrestfield Airport Rail Link beyond Forrestfield. The answer confirms planning is underway to reserve land for a connection to Thornlie, but provides no timeline for completion or public release.

AnsweredQoN 1555Legislative Council
Asked
9 September 2014
Portfolio
Transport

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(1) Is the Public Transport Authority or Department of Transport undertaking any work on future extensions of the Forrestfield Airport Rail line beyond Forrestfield? (2) If yes to (1), what is the nature of the works being undertaken? (3) When does the Minister expect the work to be completed? (4) When will the work be publically released?

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Answered
14 October 2014
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
35 days
(1) Yes.
(2) The Public Transport Authority will work to formalise and protect the reserve for a passenger railway connection between Forrestfield and Thornlie.
(3) The work is not in a fixed timeline; it remains planning in progress.
(4) The information will be presented to Government first for consideration.

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