❓ A parliamentary question regarding the use of emission filters on freight trains in WA was asked. The government responded that there are currently no requirements for such devices, but a national plan is being developed to address air quality, including diesel train emissions.
AnsweredQoN 695Legislative Council
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(1) Are trains in the Western Australian freight network required to have filtering devices fitted to their exhausts? (2) If yes to (1), for each device please advise: (a) the name of the device; (b) the emissions filtered; and (c) the amount of emissions filtered? (3) If no to (1), why not? (4) If no to (1), what plans does the Government have to introduce emissions filtering devices to freight trains?
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Answered
18 February 2014
Responded by
Minister for Mental Health representing the Minister for Environment
Response time
68 days
(1) No.
(2)(a)-(c) Not applicable.
(3)-(4) The Western Australian Government has supported the development of a nationally consistent approach to air quality management. The Council of Australian Governments identified air quality as a priority issue of national significance and agreed the need to develop and implement a National Plan for Clean Air to improve air quality and community well-being. The National Plan for Clean Air includes the development of cost-effective actions to reduce air pollution. The proposed measures incorporate projects focused on diesel trains including development of emission standards, accelerated replacement of old locomotives and driver assistance software to reduce fuel use.
(2)(a)-(c) Not applicable.
(3)-(4) The Western Australian Government has supported the development of a nationally consistent approach to air quality management. The Council of Australian Governments identified air quality as a priority issue of national significance and agreed the need to develop and implement a National Plan for Clean Air to improve air quality and community well-being. The National Plan for Clean Air includes the development of cost-effective actions to reduce air pollution. The proposed measures incorporate projects focused on diesel trains including development of emission standards, accelerated replacement of old locomotives and driver assistance software to reduce fuel use.
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