Question regarding train disruptions on the Mandurah and Joondalup rail lines on 9 April 2015 due to slippery track conditions caused by weather. The response details the time of initial delays, the reason for the delays, service resumption details, and the number of affected services.

AnsweredQoN 2972Legislative Council
Asked
21 April 2015
Portfolio
Transport

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I refer to the train disruptions to the Mandurah and Joondalup rail lines on 9 April 2015, and I ask: (a) what time did the delays first occur; (b) why did the weather conditions cause delays; (c) when did services resume; and (d) how many services were affected?

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Answered
19 May 2015
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
28 days
(a) 5.01am
(b) Weather conditions resulted in very slippery track conditions. Accordingly, Drivers operated railcars with caution which caused delays.
(c) Services never ceased but were delayed for the reason outlined above.
(d) 190 services.

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