❓ Hon. Sally Talbot questions the Minister for Transport regarding planned upgrades to the Australind train service, particularly concerning disability access and alignment with the Public Transport Plan. The response outlines past investment and future considerations but lacks specific details and timelines.
AnsweredQoN 745Legislative Council
Asked
18 August 2016
Member
Portfolio
parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Transport
QuestionView source ↗
AUSTRALIND — SERVICE UPGRADES
745. Hon SALLY TALBOT to the parliamentary secretary
representing the Minister for Transport:
I refer to page 31 of the ''Public
Transport Plan: Transport @ 3.5 Million'' that states —
Until such time, —
That the Bunbury fast train is
operating —
upgrades to the Australind service
should be prioritised to improve services and build a solid patronage base �
(1) What upgrades are currently
planned?
(2) Does the upgrade plan include
improving the Australind service?
(3) If yes to (2), what are these
improvements and when will they take effect?
(4) Do upgrades include the
modification of stations to allow disabled access?
745. Hon SALLY TALBOT to the parliamentary secretary
representing the Minister for Transport:
I refer to page 31 of the ''Public
Transport Plan: Transport @ 3.5 Million'' that states —
Until such time, —
That the Bunbury fast train is
operating —
upgrades to the Australind service
should be prioritised to improve services and build a solid patronage base �
(1) What upgrades are currently
planned?
(2) Does the upgrade plan include
improving the Australind service?
(3) If yes to (2), what are these
improvements and when will they take effect?
(4) Do upgrades include the
modification of stations to allow disabled access?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the honourable member for
some notice of the question.
(1)–(4) Government
has invested $6.8 million on maintenance of the Australind line over the last
four financial years. The Public Transport Authority is looking at a number of
ways the Australind service can be
upgraded. This includes upgrading station infrastructure to bring it in line
with national Disability Discrimination Act standards and eventually replacing
the Australind line. The PTA will make a submission to government in due course
on requests for funding.
some notice of the question.
(1)–(4) Government
has invested $6.8 million on maintenance of the Australind line over the last
four financial years. The Public Transport Authority is looking at a number of
ways the Australind service can be
upgraded. This includes upgrading station infrastructure to bring it in line
with national Disability Discrimination Act standards and eventually replacing
the Australind line. The PTA will make a submission to government in due course
on requests for funding.
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