❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice regarding delays to the new Prospector train service, inquiring about the reasons for the delay, delivery status of rail cars, outstanding payments, and perceived neglect of Kalgoorlie services in favor of metropolitan railway projects. The Minister refutes the neglect claim.
AnsweredQoN 2756Legislative Assembly
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(b) when was the new Prospector originally scheduled to begin service delivery; (c) what were the reasons for the delay in introducing this new train; (d) have all the rail cars for the new Prospector been delivered; (e) if not, why not; (f) are any monies outstanding for these rail cars, and if so why; and (g) will the Minister explain why the services to Kalgoorlie are being neglected in favour of the massive funds being spent on the South West Metropolitan Railway?
(c) what were the reasons for the delay in introducing this new train; (d) have all the rail cars for the new Prospector been delivered; (e) if not, why not; (f) are any monies outstanding for these rail cars, and if so why; and (g) will the Minister explain why the services to Kalgoorlie are being neglected in favour of the massive funds being spent on the South West Metropolitan Railway?
(d) have all the rail cars for the new Prospector been delivered; (e) if not, why not; (f) are any monies outstanding for these rail cars, and if so why; and (g) will the Minister explain why the services to Kalgoorlie are being neglected in favour of the massive funds being spent on the South West Metropolitan Railway?
(e) if not, why not; (f) are any monies outstanding for these rail cars, and if so why; and (g) will the Minister explain why the services to Kalgoorlie are being neglected in favour of the massive funds being spent on the South West Metropolitan Railway?
(f) are any monies outstanding for these rail cars, and if so why; and (g) will the Minister explain why the services to Kalgoorlie are being neglected in favour of the massive funds being spent on the South West Metropolitan Railway?
(g) will the Minister explain why the services to Kalgoorlie are being neglected in favour of the massive funds being spent on the South West Metropolitan Railway?
(a) Services are scheduled to begin on 28 June 2004. (b) 31 October 2003. (c) The delay was primarily caused by an inverter electrical problem. However, following the closure of BHP Newcastle, United Goninan lost six to eight weeks before construction could commence as supplies to fill the order had to be imported. (d) No. (e) Provision will be shared between United Goninan and PTA from now until 27 June 2004 when ownership and warranty will change to PTA. This will allow both parties to complete activities as quickly as possible. The three car set and AvonLink will remain with United Goninan until trials have been completed. (f) Yes, in accordance with the contract. (g) The Member’s question is nonsensical. The delay has nothing to do with funding, but with the manufacturer’s difficulty in commissioning the train.
(b) 31 October 2003. (c) The delay was primarily caused by an inverter electrical problem. However, following the closure of BHP Newcastle, United Goninan lost six to eight weeks before construction could commence as supplies to fill the order had to be imported. (d) No. (e) Provision will be shared between United Goninan and PTA from now until 27 June 2004 when ownership and warranty will change to PTA. This will allow both parties to complete activities as quickly as possible. The three car set and AvonLink will remain with United Goninan until trials have been completed. (f) Yes, in accordance with the contract. (g) The Member’s question is nonsensical. The delay has nothing to do with funding, but with the manufacturer’s difficulty in commissioning the train.
(c) The delay was primarily caused by an inverter electrical problem. However, following the closure of BHP Newcastle, United Goninan lost six to eight weeks before construction could commence as supplies to fill the order had to be imported. (d) No. (e) Provision will be shared between United Goninan and PTA from now until 27 June 2004 when ownership and warranty will change to PTA. This will allow both parties to complete activities as quickly as possible. The three car set and AvonLink will remain with United Goninan until trials have been completed. (f) Yes, in accordance with the contract. (g) The Member’s question is nonsensical. The delay has nothing to do with funding, but with the manufacturer’s difficulty in commissioning the train.
(d) No. (e) Provision will be shared between United Goninan and PTA from now until 27 June 2004 when ownership and warranty will change to PTA. This will allow both parties to complete activities as quickly as possible. The three car set and AvonLink will remain with United Goninan until trials have been completed. (f) Yes, in accordance with the contract. (g) The Member’s question is nonsensical. The delay has nothing to do with funding, but with the manufacturer’s difficulty in commissioning the train.
(e) Provision will be shared between United Goninan and PTA from now until 27 June 2004 when ownership and warranty will change to PTA. This will allow both parties to complete activities as quickly as possible. The three car set and AvonLink will remain with United Goninan until trials have been completed. (f) Yes, in accordance with the contract. (g) The Member’s question is nonsensical. The delay has nothing to do with funding, but with the manufacturer’s difficulty in commissioning the train.
(f) Yes, in accordance with the contract. (g) The Member’s question is nonsensical. The delay has nothing to do with funding, but with the manufacturer’s difficulty in commissioning the train.
(g) The Member’s question is nonsensical. The delay has nothing to do with funding, but with the manufacturer’s difficulty in commissioning the train.
(c) what were the reasons for the delay in introducing this new train; (d) have all the rail cars for the new Prospector been delivered; (e) if not, why not; (f) are any monies outstanding for these rail cars, and if so why; and (g) will the Minister explain why the services to Kalgoorlie are being neglected in favour of the massive funds being spent on the South West Metropolitan Railway?
(d) have all the rail cars for the new Prospector been delivered; (e) if not, why not; (f) are any monies outstanding for these rail cars, and if so why; and (g) will the Minister explain why the services to Kalgoorlie are being neglected in favour of the massive funds being spent on the South West Metropolitan Railway?
(e) if not, why not; (f) are any monies outstanding for these rail cars, and if so why; and (g) will the Minister explain why the services to Kalgoorlie are being neglected in favour of the massive funds being spent on the South West Metropolitan Railway?
(f) are any monies outstanding for these rail cars, and if so why; and (g) will the Minister explain why the services to Kalgoorlie are being neglected in favour of the massive funds being spent on the South West Metropolitan Railway?
(g) will the Minister explain why the services to Kalgoorlie are being neglected in favour of the massive funds being spent on the South West Metropolitan Railway?
(a) Services are scheduled to begin on 28 June 2004. (b) 31 October 2003. (c) The delay was primarily caused by an inverter electrical problem. However, following the closure of BHP Newcastle, United Goninan lost six to eight weeks before construction could commence as supplies to fill the order had to be imported. (d) No. (e) Provision will be shared between United Goninan and PTA from now until 27 June 2004 when ownership and warranty will change to PTA. This will allow both parties to complete activities as quickly as possible. The three car set and AvonLink will remain with United Goninan until trials have been completed. (f) Yes, in accordance with the contract. (g) The Member’s question is nonsensical. The delay has nothing to do with funding, but with the manufacturer’s difficulty in commissioning the train.
(b) 31 October 2003. (c) The delay was primarily caused by an inverter electrical problem. However, following the closure of BHP Newcastle, United Goninan lost six to eight weeks before construction could commence as supplies to fill the order had to be imported. (d) No. (e) Provision will be shared between United Goninan and PTA from now until 27 June 2004 when ownership and warranty will change to PTA. This will allow both parties to complete activities as quickly as possible. The three car set and AvonLink will remain with United Goninan until trials have been completed. (f) Yes, in accordance with the contract. (g) The Member’s question is nonsensical. The delay has nothing to do with funding, but with the manufacturer’s difficulty in commissioning the train.
(c) The delay was primarily caused by an inverter electrical problem. However, following the closure of BHP Newcastle, United Goninan lost six to eight weeks before construction could commence as supplies to fill the order had to be imported. (d) No. (e) Provision will be shared between United Goninan and PTA from now until 27 June 2004 when ownership and warranty will change to PTA. This will allow both parties to complete activities as quickly as possible. The three car set and AvonLink will remain with United Goninan until trials have been completed. (f) Yes, in accordance with the contract. (g) The Member’s question is nonsensical. The delay has nothing to do with funding, but with the manufacturer’s difficulty in commissioning the train.
(d) No. (e) Provision will be shared between United Goninan and PTA from now until 27 June 2004 when ownership and warranty will change to PTA. This will allow both parties to complete activities as quickly as possible. The three car set and AvonLink will remain with United Goninan until trials have been completed. (f) Yes, in accordance with the contract. (g) The Member’s question is nonsensical. The delay has nothing to do with funding, but with the manufacturer’s difficulty in commissioning the train.
(e) Provision will be shared between United Goninan and PTA from now until 27 June 2004 when ownership and warranty will change to PTA. This will allow both parties to complete activities as quickly as possible. The three car set and AvonLink will remain with United Goninan until trials have been completed. (f) Yes, in accordance with the contract. (g) The Member’s question is nonsensical. The delay has nothing to do with funding, but with the manufacturer’s difficulty in commissioning the train.
(f) Yes, in accordance with the contract. (g) The Member’s question is nonsensical. The delay has nothing to do with funding, but with the manufacturer’s difficulty in commissioning the train.
(g) The Member’s question is nonsensical. The delay has nothing to do with funding, but with the manufacturer’s difficulty in commissioning the train.
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Answered
16 June 2004
Responded by
Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
76 days
(a) Services are scheduled to begin on 28 June 2004.
(b) 31 October 2003.
(c) The delay was primarily caused by an inverter electrical problem. However, following the closure of BHP Newcastle, United Goninan lost six to eight weeks before construction could commence as supplies to fill the order had to be imported.
(d) No.
(e) Provision will be shared between United Goninan and PTA from now until 27 June 2004 when ownership and warranty will change to PTA. This will allow both parties to complete activities as quickly as possible. The three car set and AvonLink will remain with United Goninan until trials have been completed.
(f) Yes, in accordance with the contract.
(g) The Member’s question is nonsensical. The delay has nothing to do with funding, but with the manufacturer’s difficulty in commissioning the train.
(b) 31 October 2003.
(c) The delay was primarily caused by an inverter electrical problem. However, following the closure of BHP Newcastle, United Goninan lost six to eight weeks before construction could commence as supplies to fill the order had to be imported.
(d) No.
(e) Provision will be shared between United Goninan and PTA from now until 27 June 2004 when ownership and warranty will change to PTA. This will allow both parties to complete activities as quickly as possible. The three car set and AvonLink will remain with United Goninan until trials have been completed.
(f) Yes, in accordance with the contract.
(g) The Member’s question is nonsensical. The delay has nothing to do with funding, but with the manufacturer’s difficulty in commissioning the train.
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