Hon Ken Travers questions the suitability of the Merredin train station platform and the government's plans for improvement. The Minister acknowledges the issue and indicates a potential future project.

AnsweredQoN 756Legislative Council
Asked
20 May 2009
Portfolio
Transport

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(1) Is the Minister aware that the people of Merredin do not have a suitable platform at their train station to board, and exit from any train?
(2) Does the Government have any plans to construct a new, more suitable platform at the Merredin train station?
(3) If yes to (2), when?
(4) If no to (2), why not?

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Answered
17 June 2009
Responded by
Minister for Transport
Response time
28 days
(1) Merredin Station has a high level platform which meets all disability standards. As Prospector trains cross at Merredin for operational reasons only one train can access the high level platform at any particular time and therefore passengers travelling on the other train must embark and disembark via steps.
(2) - (4) Yes, building of an additional platform similar to the existing high level platform is being considered. Planning is currently underway and when a cost estimate is available the project will be included in the Public Transport Authority's bid for future capital funding.
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