❓ Question regarding train disruptions on the Armadale and Thornlie rail lines on 11 April 2015, including the time of delays, technical issues, resumption of services, and number of affected services. The answer details a tree branch falling on overhead wires due to gusty weather.
AnsweredQoN 2969Legislative Council
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I refer to the train disruptions to the Armadale and Thornlie rail lines on 11 April 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
19 May 2015
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
28 days
(a) 4.53pm.
(b) Gusty weather caused a tree branch to land on the overhead wires causing the power to trip.
(c) 8.09pm.
(d) 18 services.
(b) Gusty weather caused a tree branch to land on the overhead wires causing the power to trip.
(c) 8.09pm.
(d) 18 services.
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