Hon Ken Travers asks about capacity issues on the Mandurah to Clarkson rail line. The Public Transport Authority acknowledges capacity issues during peak hours and states the government has committed to purchasing additional railcars.

AnsweredQoN 6385Legislative Council
Asked
24 October 2012
Portfolio
Transport

QuestionView source ↗

(1) Has the Public Transport Authority identified any areas on the Mandurah to Clarkson Rail Line currently in need of additional supply?
(2) If yes to (1), what are they and at what times of the day do they occur?
(3) Is there a need for additional supply of railcars on the Mandurah to Clarkson Line to address these areas?

AnswerView source ↗

Answered
15 November 2012
Responded by
Minister for Finance representing the Minister for Transport
Response time
22 days
The
Public Transport Authority
advises:
(1)  Yes.
(2)  The railcar sets that are at capacity during the morning and afternoon peak periods.
(3)  The Government has committed to the purchase of an additional 22 x 3 railcar sets with delivery expected to commence in late 2013.
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