❓ Question regarding train disruptions on the Joondalup and Mandurah rail lines on February 2, 2015, due to stormy weather. The answer details the timing, technical issues, service status, and number of affected services.
AnsweredQoN 2555Legislative Council
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I refer to the train disruption to the Joondalup and Mandurah rail lines on 2 February 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
17 March 2015
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
28 days
(a) 2.45pm.
(b) Several items of signalling equipment became damaged as a result of stormy weather conditions which also caused a circuit breaker to trip. Lightning strikes were noted occurring in close proximity to the affected equipment.
(c) Although services were delayed, they did not stop operating.
(d) 108.
(b) Several items of signalling equipment became damaged as a result of stormy weather conditions which also caused a circuit breaker to trip. Lightning strikes were noted occurring in close proximity to the affected equipment.
(c) Although services were delayed, they did not stop operating.
(d) 108.
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