❓ The Leader of the Opposition questions the Minister for Transport regarding the closure of Tier 3 rail lines, specifically the Trayning-Merredin and Quairading-York lines, despite pre-election promises. The Minister refers to a commercial agreement and ongoing pricing review, highlighting government investment in rail and road upgrades.
AnsweredQoN 204Legislative Assembly
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TIER 3 RAIL LINES — CLOSURE
204. Mr M. McGOWAN to the
Minister for Transport:
I refer to the Liberals' full-page advertisement
immediately prior to the election last March to keep all viable tier 3 rail
lines open.
(1) Why is the Trayning–Merredin line closed?
(2) Why is the Quairading to York line closed?
(3) Given the new efficient rolling stock, why has the
government not delivered on its commitment?
204. Mr M. McGOWAN to the
Minister for Transport:
I refer to the Liberals' full-page advertisement
immediately prior to the election last March to keep all viable tier 3 rail
lines open.
(1) Why is the Trayning–Merredin line closed?
(2) Why is the Quairading to York line closed?
(3) Given the new efficient rolling stock, why has the
government not delivered on its commitment?
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I thank the
Leader of the Opposition for the question.
(1)–(3)
Essentially, my response will not change from those previously given in answer
to this question. This is a commercial agreement between two parties and, as I
said, I will repeat what has been expressed before in this house —
Mr D.A. Templeman interjected.
The
SPEAKER : Member for Mandurah, I call you to order for the first time.
MR
D.C. NALDER : Essentially, we are leaving it to the two parties to work out.
They are currently before the Economic Regulation Authority to look at the
pricing, and we need to let that play out. That said, we have invested $187.9 million
in viable rail lines and $118.3 million on upgrading the roads in those areas
where it was agreed that those lines would close. This government is doing what
it needs to do.
Leader of the Opposition for the question.
(1)–(3)
Essentially, my response will not change from those previously given in answer
to this question. This is a commercial agreement between two parties and, as I
said, I will repeat what has been expressed before in this house —
Mr D.A. Templeman interjected.
The
SPEAKER : Member for Mandurah, I call you to order for the first time.
MR
D.C. NALDER : Essentially, we are leaving it to the two parties to work out.
They are currently before the Economic Regulation Authority to look at the
pricing, and we need to let that play out. That said, we have invested $187.9 million
in viable rail lines and $118.3 million on upgrading the roads in those areas
where it was agreed that those lines would close. This government is doing what
it needs to do.
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