❓ Hon Steven Martin asked the Minister for Transport about the condition of train tracks and overhead powerlines on Perth's passenger train lines. The Minister responded that there are no issues with warped tracks or collapsing powerlines, and no speed reductions have been necessary.
AnsweredQoN 329Legislative Council
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I refer to the Public Transport Authority's passenger train services, and I ask: (a) are train tracks warped and in need of repair across any of the currently open train lines; (b) if yes to (a), in what locations; (c) if yes to (a), can a log or record of warped train tracks be tabled; (d) have there been any issue with overhead powerlines collapsing, or at risk of collapse, on any of the currently open train lines; (e) have passenger trains had to run at reduced speed due to any of the issues in (a) or (d); and (f) if yes to (e), what are the speed reductions, and in what locations?
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Answered
12 August 2025
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Transport
Response time
4 days
(a)-(f) No.
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