❓ Question regarding train disruptions on the Joondalup rail line between Clarkson and Butler on 5 September 2015, seeking details on the timing, cause, resumption of services, and number of affected services. The answer provides specific details about the disruption.
AnsweredQoN 3358Legislative Council
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I refer to the train disruptions to the Joondalup rail (Clarkson to Butler) line on 5 September 2015, 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
13 October 2015
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
35 days
(a) 7:30am.
(b) A defective fastener.
(c) Services ran between Perth and Clarkson without interruption but were stopped between Clarkson and Butler until approximately 9:37am.
(d) Eight services were terminated at Clarkson station.
(b) A defective fastener.
(c) Services ran between Perth and Clarkson without interruption but were stopped between Clarkson and Butler until approximately 9:37am.
(d) Eight services were terminated at Clarkson station.
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