❓ This parliamentary question seeks information regarding train disruptions on the Armadale and Thornlie rail lines on March 23, 2015, including the timing, cause, resumption of services, and number of affected services. The answer provides specific details about the incident.
AnsweredQoN 2954Legislative Council
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I refer to the train disruptions to the Armadale and Thornlie rail lines on 23 March 2015, and I ask: (a) what time did the delays first occur; (b) what were the technical issues responsible; (c) when did services resume; and (d) how many services were affected?
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Answered
12 May 2015
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
47 days
(a) 4:31 pm.
(b) A railcar failed completely at Challis station heading towards Perth.
(c) 5:52 pm for services travelling from Challis station towards Perth. Services from Perth continued to operate during this delay.
(d) 33 services were affected.
(b) A railcar failed completely at Challis station heading towards Perth.
(c) 5:52 pm for services travelling from Challis station towards Perth. Services from Perth continued to operate during this delay.
(d) 33 services were affected.
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