❓ Question regarding train disruptions on the Midland and Fremantle lines on 30 December 2014, caused by a member of the public at East Perth station. Services were disrupted for 30 minutes, affecting 18 services.
AnsweredQoN 2574Legislative Council
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I refer to the train disruption to the Midland and Fremantle rail lines on 30 December 2014, 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
17 March 2015
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
28 days
(a) 5.42pm.
(b) There were no technical issues responsible for this disruption; a member of the public was hanging over the footbridge railing at East Perth station and for safety purposes, the Public Transport Authority was required to switch off the overhead power system whilst the Transit Officers and Police dealt with the situation.
(c) 6.12pm.
(d) 18.
(b) There were no technical issues responsible for this disruption; a member of the public was hanging over the footbridge railing at East Perth station and for safety purposes, the Public Transport Authority was required to switch off the overhead power system whilst the Transit Officers and Police dealt with the situation.
(c) 6.12pm.
(d) 18.
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