❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice from 2004 regarding the on-time performance of the Australind train service between Bunbury and Perth, reasons for delays, and government plans to improve reliability.
AnsweredQoN 2924Legislative Assembly
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(1) Over the past year, on what percentage of occasions has the Australind train service from Bunbury arrived on time in Perth and also arrived on time in Bunbury from Perth?
(2) On average, when the train is late in reaching its final destinations (Perth or Bunbury), by what length of time is it late?
(3) What are the reasons for the regular late arrival of the Australind at its destinations?
(4) What is the Government doing to provide a more reliable service for Australind passengers?
(2) On average, when the train is late in reaching its final destinations (Perth or Bunbury), by what length of time is it late?
(3) What are the reasons for the regular late arrival of the Australind at its destinations?
(4) What is the Government doing to provide a more reliable service for Australind passengers?
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Answered
26 August 2004
Responded by
Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
72 days
(2) Within 15 to 18 minutes of the timetable. (3) The main reasons are: · Track speed restrictions that have been put in place by the leaseholders of the line, WestNet Rail Pty Ltd, based on engineering advice. · Delays at freight train crossings, which occurs when either freight trains or the Australind runs out of schedule. · Signalling failure ? for safety reasons if the automatic signals fail then each section of track is entered and departed by manual operation, requiring the railcar driver to leave the train. · Unscheduled additional time occasionally taken for passenger loadings. (4) Plans include upgrading the track and installing concrete sleepers and work is expected to commence during 2004/05 to improve track speeds on parts of the line. Faster passenger loading will be assisted by high level platforms which have been constructed at key stops and by the installation of smart card ticketing technology during this financial year.
(2) Within 15 to 18 minutes of the timetable. (3) The main reasons are: · Track speed restrictions that have been put in place by the leaseholders of the line, WestNet Rail Pty Ltd, based on engineering advice. · Delays at freight train crossings, which occurs when either freight trains or the Australind runs out of schedule. · Signalling failure ? for safety reasons if the automatic signals fail then each section of track is entered and departed by manual operation, requiring the railcar driver to leave the train. · Unscheduled additional time occasionally taken for passenger loadings. (4) Plans include upgrading the track and installing concrete sleepers and work is expected to commence during 2004/05 to improve track speeds on parts of the line. Faster passenger loading will be assisted by high level platforms which have been constructed at key stops and by the installation of smart card ticketing technology during this financial year.
(3) The main reasons are: · Track speed restrictions that have been put in place by the leaseholders of the line, WestNet Rail Pty Ltd, based on engineering advice. · Delays at freight train crossings, which occurs when either freight trains or the Australind runs out of schedule. · Signalling failure ? for safety reasons if the automatic signals fail then each section of track is entered and departed by manual operation, requiring the railcar driver to leave the train. · Unscheduled additional time occasionally taken for passenger loadings. (4) Plans include upgrading the track and installing concrete sleepers and work is expected to commence during 2004/05 to improve track speeds on parts of the line. Faster passenger loading will be assisted by high level platforms which have been constructed at key stops and by the installation of smart card ticketing technology during this financial year.
(3) The main reasons are: · Track speed restrictions that have been put in place by the leaseholders of the line, WestNet Rail Pty Ltd, based on engineering advice. · Delays at freight train crossings, which occurs when either freight trains or the Australind runs out of schedule. · Signalling failure ? for safety reasons if the automatic signals fail then each section of track is entered and departed by manual operation, requiring the railcar driver to leave the train. · Unscheduled additional time occasionally taken for passenger loadings. (4) Plans include upgrading the track and installing concrete sleepers and work is expected to commence during 2004/05 to improve track speeds on parts of the line. Faster passenger loading will be assisted by high level platforms which have been constructed at key stops and by the installation of smart card ticketing technology during this financial year.
· Track speed restrictions that have been put in place by the leaseholders of the line, WestNet Rail Pty Ltd, based on engineering advice. · Delays at freight train crossings, which occurs when either freight trains or the Australind runs out of schedule. · Signalling failure ? for safety reasons if the automatic signals fail then each section of track is entered and departed by manual operation, requiring the railcar driver to leave the train. · Unscheduled additional time occasionally taken for passenger loadings. (4) Plans include upgrading the track and installing concrete sleepers and work is expected to commence during 2004/05 to improve track speeds on parts of the line. Faster passenger loading will be assisted by high level platforms which have been constructed at key stops and by the installation of smart card ticketing technology during this financial year.
· Delays at freight train crossings, which occurs when either freight trains or the Australind runs out of schedule. · Signalling failure ? for safety reasons if the automatic signals fail then each section of track is entered and departed by manual operation, requiring the railcar driver to leave the train. · Unscheduled additional time occasionally taken for passenger loadings. (4) Plans include upgrading the track and installing concrete sleepers and work is expected to commence during 2004/05 to improve track speeds on parts of the line. Faster passenger loading will be assisted by high level platforms which have been constructed at key stops and by the installation of smart card ticketing technology during this financial year.
· Signalling failure ? for safety reasons if the automatic signals fail then each section of track is entered and departed by manual operation, requiring the railcar driver to leave the train. · Unscheduled additional time occasionally taken for passenger loadings. (4) Plans include upgrading the track and installing concrete sleepers and work is expected to commence during 2004/05 to improve track speeds on parts of the line. Faster passenger loading will be assisted by high level platforms which have been constructed at key stops and by the installation of smart card ticketing technology during this financial year.
· Unscheduled additional time occasionally taken for passenger loadings. (4) Plans include upgrading the track and installing concrete sleepers and work is expected to commence during 2004/05 to improve track speeds on parts of the line. Faster passenger loading will be assisted by high level platforms which have been constructed at key stops and by the installation of smart card ticketing technology during this financial year.
(4) Plans include upgrading the track and installing concrete sleepers and work is expected to commence during 2004/05 to improve track speeds on parts of the line. Faster passenger loading will be assisted by high level platforms which have been constructed at key stops and by the installation of smart card ticketing technology during this financial year.
(4) Plans include upgrading the track and installing concrete sleepers and work is expected to commence during 2004/05 to improve track speeds on parts of the line. Faster passenger loading will be assisted by high level platforms which have been constructed at key stops and by the installation of smart card ticketing technology during this financial year.
(2) Within 15 to 18 minutes of the timetable. (3) The main reasons are: · Track speed restrictions that have been put in place by the leaseholders of the line, WestNet Rail Pty Ltd, based on engineering advice. · Delays at freight train crossings, which occurs when either freight trains or the Australind runs out of schedule. · Signalling failure ? for safety reasons if the automatic signals fail then each section of track is entered and departed by manual operation, requiring the railcar driver to leave the train. · Unscheduled additional time occasionally taken for passenger loadings. (4) Plans include upgrading the track and installing concrete sleepers and work is expected to commence during 2004/05 to improve track speeds on parts of the line. Faster passenger loading will be assisted by high level platforms which have been constructed at key stops and by the installation of smart card ticketing technology during this financial year.
(3) The main reasons are: · Track speed restrictions that have been put in place by the leaseholders of the line, WestNet Rail Pty Ltd, based on engineering advice. · Delays at freight train crossings, which occurs when either freight trains or the Australind runs out of schedule. · Signalling failure ? for safety reasons if the automatic signals fail then each section of track is entered and departed by manual operation, requiring the railcar driver to leave the train. · Unscheduled additional time occasionally taken for passenger loadings. (4) Plans include upgrading the track and installing concrete sleepers and work is expected to commence during 2004/05 to improve track speeds on parts of the line. Faster passenger loading will be assisted by high level platforms which have been constructed at key stops and by the installation of smart card ticketing technology during this financial year.
(3) The main reasons are: · Track speed restrictions that have been put in place by the leaseholders of the line, WestNet Rail Pty Ltd, based on engineering advice. · Delays at freight train crossings, which occurs when either freight trains or the Australind runs out of schedule. · Signalling failure ? for safety reasons if the automatic signals fail then each section of track is entered and departed by manual operation, requiring the railcar driver to leave the train. · Unscheduled additional time occasionally taken for passenger loadings. (4) Plans include upgrading the track and installing concrete sleepers and work is expected to commence during 2004/05 to improve track speeds on parts of the line. Faster passenger loading will be assisted by high level platforms which have been constructed at key stops and by the installation of smart card ticketing technology during this financial year.
· Track speed restrictions that have been put in place by the leaseholders of the line, WestNet Rail Pty Ltd, based on engineering advice. · Delays at freight train crossings, which occurs when either freight trains or the Australind runs out of schedule. · Signalling failure ? for safety reasons if the automatic signals fail then each section of track is entered and departed by manual operation, requiring the railcar driver to leave the train. · Unscheduled additional time occasionally taken for passenger loadings. (4) Plans include upgrading the track and installing concrete sleepers and work is expected to commence during 2004/05 to improve track speeds on parts of the line. Faster passenger loading will be assisted by high level platforms which have been constructed at key stops and by the installation of smart card ticketing technology during this financial year.
· Delays at freight train crossings, which occurs when either freight trains or the Australind runs out of schedule. · Signalling failure ? for safety reasons if the automatic signals fail then each section of track is entered and departed by manual operation, requiring the railcar driver to leave the train. · Unscheduled additional time occasionally taken for passenger loadings. (4) Plans include upgrading the track and installing concrete sleepers and work is expected to commence during 2004/05 to improve track speeds on parts of the line. Faster passenger loading will be assisted by high level platforms which have been constructed at key stops and by the installation of smart card ticketing technology during this financial year.
· Signalling failure ? for safety reasons if the automatic signals fail then each section of track is entered and departed by manual operation, requiring the railcar driver to leave the train. · Unscheduled additional time occasionally taken for passenger loadings. (4) Plans include upgrading the track and installing concrete sleepers and work is expected to commence during 2004/05 to improve track speeds on parts of the line. Faster passenger loading will be assisted by high level platforms which have been constructed at key stops and by the installation of smart card ticketing technology during this financial year.
· Unscheduled additional time occasionally taken for passenger loadings. (4) Plans include upgrading the track and installing concrete sleepers and work is expected to commence during 2004/05 to improve track speeds on parts of the line. Faster passenger loading will be assisted by high level platforms which have been constructed at key stops and by the installation of smart card ticketing technology during this financial year.
(4) Plans include upgrading the track and installing concrete sleepers and work is expected to commence during 2004/05 to improve track speeds on parts of the line. Faster passenger loading will be assisted by high level platforms which have been constructed at key stops and by the installation of smart card ticketing technology during this financial year.
(4) Plans include upgrading the track and installing concrete sleepers and work is expected to commence during 2004/05 to improve track speeds on parts of the line. Faster passenger loading will be assisted by high level platforms which have been constructed at key stops and by the installation of smart card ticketing technology during this financial year.
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