❓ Hon. Louise Kingston questions the potential removal of the Indian Pacific platform at East Perth train terminal. The Minister's answer confirms the Indian Pacific will continue to operate from the terminal.
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I refer to the advice given to Journey Beyond and tour operators that there will no longer be a platform available at the East Perth train terminal, as of 1 January 2025, for the Indian Pacific, and I ask: (a) what were the reasons given for this decision; (b) what other rail services are affected; (c) is this permanent; (d) if no to (c), when is it expected that the Indian Pacific can resume service to the East Perth train terminal; and (e) what alternative platform will be available for interstate passengers to board and disembark the Indian Pacific?
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13 August 2024
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Minister for Emergency Services representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
13 days
(a)-(e) The Indian Pacific will continue to operate to and from East Perth Terminal.
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