❓ Hon Frank Hough inquires about options considered to address safety concerns at Doodlakine rail station before its potential closure. The Minister clarifies the station isn't closed but being relocated to improve safety and accessibility.
AnsweredQoN 1134Legislative Council
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Could the Minister please outline what options, if any, for upgrading or overcoming safety concerns, at the Doodlakine rail station were considered by the Government before the decision to close the station was made?
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Answered
9 September 2003
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
21 days
The stopping place for the Prospector train at Doodlakine has not been closed. In February this year, WestNet Rail Pty Ltd indicated it had safety concerns about the stopping place. After discussions with the Public Transport Authority, WestNet Rail Pty Ltd and the Office of Rail Safety, and following representations from Hon Kim Chance MLC, the Government has decided to relocate the platform some 300 to 400 metres east of its present location. Under this proposal, the new platform will include ramps and other facilities for people with mobility difficulties.
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