A WA parliamentary question regarding the temporary shutdown of the metropolitan rail network for Southern Suburbs Railway connection, specifically inquiring about timing, affected areas, alternative transport, and compensation for affected businesses. The Minister deferred answering.

AnsweredQoN 484Legislative Council
Asked
26 June 2007
Portfolio
Planning and Infrastructure

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NEW METRORAIL - TEMPORARY SHUTDOWN OF RAIL NETWORK
I refer to the proposed temporary shutdown of sections of the metropolitan passenger rail network to enable necessary works related to the connection of the southern suburbs railway to the network. (1) When will the shutdowns take place, and which parts of the network will be affected? (2) What alternative arrangements will be set in place to continue the movement of regular passengers? (3) What provision will be made to compensate small businesses located in affected train stations for loss of trade? Hon ADELE FARINA

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I thank the member for some notice of this question. Unfortunately, I do not have an answer for the honourable member, and I ask that he ask the question again.
(1) When will the shutdowns take place, and which parts of the network will be affected? (2) What alternative arrangements will be set in place to continue the movement of regular passengers? (3) What provision will be made to compensate small businesses located in affected train stations for loss of trade? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. Unfortunately, I do not have an answer for the honourable member, and I ask that he ask the question again.
(2) What alternative arrangements will be set in place to continue the movement of regular passengers? (3) What provision will be made to compensate small businesses located in affected train stations for loss of trade? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. Unfortunately, I do not have an answer for the honourable member, and I ask that he ask the question again.
(3) What provision will be made to compensate small businesses located in affected train stations for loss of trade? Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. Unfortunately, I do not have an answer for the honourable member, and I ask that he ask the question again.
Hon ADELE FARINA replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. Unfortunately, I do not have an answer for the honourable member, and I ask that he ask the question again.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. Unfortunately, I do not have an answer for the honourable member, and I ask that he ask the question again.

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