❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice regarding complaints, scheduling changes, and rolling stock on the northern train line since the opening of Clarkson Station. The Minister's response addresses scheduling adjustments and increased capacity.
AnsweredQoN 3253Legislative Assembly
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(1) How many complaints have been received at all stations on the northern line since the Clarkson Station opened?
(2) What changes to scheduling have been made to the northern line since the Clarkson Station opened?
(3) Have these changes had a detrimental affect on commuters catching trains to the city from Warwick, Stirling, Glendalough and Leederville?
(4) If so, will the Minister reverse the new timetable to ensure that these commuters are able to access an efficient train service as was previously the case?
(5) What are the time lines for the new rolling stock to meet the demands of commuters on the northern line?
(2) What changes to scheduling have been made to the northern line since the Clarkson Station opened?
(3) Have these changes had a detrimental affect on commuters catching trains to the city from Warwick, Stirling, Glendalough and Leederville?
(4) If so, will the Minister reverse the new timetable to ensure that these commuters are able to access an efficient train service as was previously the case?
(5) What are the time lines for the new rolling stock to meet the demands of commuters on the northern line?
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Answered
26 November 2004
Responded by
Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
38 days
(2) An increase of two minutes in the journey time north of Warwick has been built into the timetable in anticipation of the opening of Greenwood station. (3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5)The six new three-car trains acquired to boost capacity on the Northern Suburbs line are now in operation and provide additional capacity for in excess of 3,000 passengers. The new trains have been introduced on shuttle services between Whitfords and Perth releasing railcars previously used on those services to increase capacity on the longer distance services between Clarkson and Perth. Additionally, from 14 October 2004, the PTA arranged for two services, that previously operated express from Warwick, to stop at all stations between Warwick and Perth creating additional peak time capacity for passengers accessing trains from intermediate stations. These services had considerable spare capacity after leaving Warwick.
(3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5)The six new three-car trains acquired to boost capacity on the Northern Suburbs line are now in operation and provide additional capacity for in excess of 3,000 passengers. The new trains have been introduced on shuttle services between Whitfords and Perth releasing railcars previously used on those services to increase capacity on the longer distance services between Clarkson and Perth. Additionally, from 14 October 2004, the PTA arranged for two services, that previously operated express from Warwick, to stop at all stations between Warwick and Perth creating additional peak time capacity for passengers accessing trains from intermediate stations. These services had considerable spare capacity after leaving Warwick.
(4) Not applicable. (5)The six new three-car trains acquired to boost capacity on the Northern Suburbs line are now in operation and provide additional capacity for in excess of 3,000 passengers. The new trains have been introduced on shuttle services between Whitfords and Perth releasing railcars previously used on those services to increase capacity on the longer distance services between Clarkson and Perth. Additionally, from 14 October 2004, the PTA arranged for two services, that previously operated express from Warwick, to stop at all stations between Warwick and Perth creating additional peak time capacity for passengers accessing trains from intermediate stations. These services had considerable spare capacity after leaving Warwick.
(5)The six new three-car trains acquired to boost capacity on the Northern Suburbs line are now in operation and provide additional capacity for in excess of 3,000 passengers. The new trains have been introduced on shuttle services between Whitfords and Perth releasing railcars previously used on those services to increase capacity on the longer distance services between Clarkson and Perth. Additionally, from 14 October 2004, the PTA arranged for two services, that previously operated express from Warwick, to stop at all stations between Warwick and Perth creating additional peak time capacity for passengers accessing trains from intermediate stations. These services had considerable spare capacity after leaving Warwick.
Additionally, from 14 October 2004, the PTA arranged for two services, that previously operated express from Warwick, to stop at all stations between Warwick and Perth creating additional peak time capacity for passengers accessing trains from intermediate stations. These services had considerable spare capacity after leaving Warwick.
(3) No. (4) Not applicable. (5)The six new three-car trains acquired to boost capacity on the Northern Suburbs line are now in operation and provide additional capacity for in excess of 3,000 passengers. The new trains have been introduced on shuttle services between Whitfords and Perth releasing railcars previously used on those services to increase capacity on the longer distance services between Clarkson and Perth. Additionally, from 14 October 2004, the PTA arranged for two services, that previously operated express from Warwick, to stop at all stations between Warwick and Perth creating additional peak time capacity for passengers accessing trains from intermediate stations. These services had considerable spare capacity after leaving Warwick.
(4) Not applicable. (5)The six new three-car trains acquired to boost capacity on the Northern Suburbs line are now in operation and provide additional capacity for in excess of 3,000 passengers. The new trains have been introduced on shuttle services between Whitfords and Perth releasing railcars previously used on those services to increase capacity on the longer distance services between Clarkson and Perth. Additionally, from 14 October 2004, the PTA arranged for two services, that previously operated express from Warwick, to stop at all stations between Warwick and Perth creating additional peak time capacity for passengers accessing trains from intermediate stations. These services had considerable spare capacity after leaving Warwick.
(5)The six new three-car trains acquired to boost capacity on the Northern Suburbs line are now in operation and provide additional capacity for in excess of 3,000 passengers. The new trains have been introduced on shuttle services between Whitfords and Perth releasing railcars previously used on those services to increase capacity on the longer distance services between Clarkson and Perth. Additionally, from 14 October 2004, the PTA arranged for two services, that previously operated express from Warwick, to stop at all stations between Warwick and Perth creating additional peak time capacity for passengers accessing trains from intermediate stations. These services had considerable spare capacity after leaving Warwick.
Additionally, from 14 October 2004, the PTA arranged for two services, that previously operated express from Warwick, to stop at all stations between Warwick and Perth creating additional peak time capacity for passengers accessing trains from intermediate stations. These services had considerable spare capacity after leaving Warwick.
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