Question regarding the prioritisation of level crossing removals on the passenger rail network, following previous ministerial comments. The answer details the assessment process and lists the top 12 crossings identified for potential removal.

AnsweredQoN 5258Legislative Assembly
Asked
17 March 2016
Portfolio
Transport

QuestionView source ↗

I refer to the
Minister’s comments on 17 September 2015 regarding the 31 level crossings
and that “work has been undertaken to prioritise work on them based on
incidents and other factors” and ask: (a) what work has been
undertaken to prioritise them; and (b) what is the list of
removal according to that priority work?

AnswerView source ↗

Answered
10 May 2016
Responded by
Minister for Transport
Response time
54 days
As at 17 March 2016:
(a) The Public Transport Authority (PTA) has undertaken a prioritisation assessment of the 31 level crossings on the passenger rail network in accordance with the PTA’s Level Crossing Policy and Main Roads Western Australia (WA) Railway Crossing Control in WA. Consideration has also been given to the impact of service changes associated with forthcoming projects such as the Forrestfield – Airport Link and future Thornlie line extension on existing crossings.
(b) The top 12 crossings identified for removal through closures or grade separations are as follows:
1. Moore St;
2. Caledonian Ave;
3. Welshpool Rd;
4. Hamilton St ;
5. William St;
6. Wharf St;
7. Oats St;
8. Mint St;
9. Jarrad St;
10. Salvado St;
11. Victoria St; and
12. Armadale Rd.
The above is not a definitive list and further work on conceptual designs, costings and consultation with stakeholders may result in changes to priority. There are no crossings on the passenger network currently committed for closure or grade separation.

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