Question regarding train disruptions on the Midland and Fremantle rail lines on July 22, 2014, due to rainwater leaking into a railcar. The disruption began at 7:30 am and services resumed at 9:15 am, affecting 20 services and cancelling 1.

AnsweredQoN 1450Legislative Council
Asked
14 August 2014
Portfolio
Transport

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I refer to the train disruption to the Midland and Fremantle rail lines on 22 July 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 September 2014
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
34 days
(a) 7.30am.
(b) There was rain water leaking into a railcar through the air conditioning ducts.
(c) 9.15am.
(d) 20 services were delayed and 1 service was cancelled.

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