A parliamentary question regarding emissions filtering on freight trains in WA and potential investment in hybrid electric locomotives. The Minister for Transport deflected the emissions questions to the Minister for Environment and stated there are no plans to invest in hybrid locomotives.

AnsweredQoN 619Legislative Council
Asked
21 November 2013
Portfolio
Transport

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(1) Are trains in the Western Australian freight network required to have filtering devices fitted to their exhausts? (2) If yes to (1), for each device please advise: (a) the name of the device; (b) the emissions filtered; and (c) the amount of emissions filtered? (3) If no to (1), why not? (4) If no to (1), what plans does the Government have to introduce emissions filtering devices to freight trains? (5) What plans does the Government have to invest in hybrid electric locomotives?

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Answered
12 December 2013
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
21 days
(1) - (4) These questions should be directed to the Minister for Environment, who has responsibility for this issue.
(5) None.

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