❓ Question regarding a train disruption on the Midland and Fremantle rail lines on 20 June 2014, detailing the time of the delay, technical issues, resumption of services, and number of affected services. The answer provides specific details about the derailment and its impact.
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I refer to the train disruption on the Midland and Fremantle rail lines on 20 June 2014, and I ask: (a) what time did the delay 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
17 September 2014
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
36 days
(a) 4.17pm.
(b) The MerredinLink train service had a minor derailment just east of East Perth station.
(c) 9.00pm.
(d) 30 urban line services were delayed and 1 service was cancelled.
(b) The MerredinLink train service had a minor derailment just east of East Perth station.
(c) 9.00pm.
(d) 30 urban line services were delayed and 1 service was cancelled.
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