Question regarding a train disruption on the Armadale and Thornlie rail lines on June 3, 2014, seeking details about the timing, cause, resumption of services, and number of affected services. The answer provides specific details about the incident.

AnsweredQoN 1325Legislative Council
Asked
24 June 2014
Portfolio
Transport

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I refer to the train disruption to the
Armadale and Thornlie rail lines on 3 June 2014, and I ask: (a) what time did the delay 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
13 August 2014
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
50 days
(a) 3:51 pm.
(b) The overhead power was lost between Claisebrook and Beckenham stations due to failure of a surge arrester.
(c) 5:45 pm.
(d) 48.

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