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additional railcars were delivered in 2009, allowing several A-series trains to be removed from the Joondalup and Mandurah lines to other lines on the network, and for frequencies to increase on most lines, including the Mandurah line. In July 2011, the government ordered 15 more three car B-series trains. In August 2012, this order was increased by two, to cater for the opening of Aubin Grove station. In November 2012, this order was increased by five, bringing the total order to 22 three car trains. By the final delivery from that order, no more A-series trains were operating on the Mandurah and Joondalup lines. In December 2019, the government signed a contract with

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of the design work for Package B, and Jones Coulter Young recruited Taylor Robinson Architects to do part of the design work for Mandurah and Warnbro stations. The $ 9.7 million design contract for Package A was awarded to Maunsell SKM Joint Venture in September 2002, and the $ 3.1 million design contract for Package D was awarded to Woodhead International Architects and MPS Architects in October 2002. Woodhead designed Bull Creek and Canning Bridge stations, and MPS designed Murdoch station.

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with the government citing poor utilisation of those services outside peak hour as the reason. In the years since a number of W services have been progressively converted to all stops services increasing the initial frequency of services between Cockburn Central and Mandurah beyond six trains an hour. As of July 2024, every fourth morning train inbound to Perth is a W service from 06:15 to 07:15 while from 17:05 to 18:10 every train outbound terminates in Mandurah.

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year, the first full financial year of Mandurah line operation, there was 128.8 million. In the first six months of 2008, 28% of fare-paying train boardings were on the Mandurah line, making it the busiest line. Waldock attributed the higher than expected patronage to three reasons: the resources boom in Western Australia at time, which caused high interstate migration to Western Australia; increases in the price of fuel; and concerns relating to climate change.

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alternative routes was done. The new cost of the favoured option was determined to be $ 269 million. As a result, more options were developed by a workshop, and these were refined to three options for the 1999 master plan. The first option had a cost of $ 143 million, and involved 2.25 kilometres (1.40 mi) of track in a trench or underground and two stations: one within the Rockingham city centre, and one north of Rockingham at

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B-series trains were delivered, A-series trains were moved from the Joondalup and Mandurah lines to the other lines on the network. The C-series trains entered service on 8 April 2024. B-series trains will be gradually transferred onto the other lines to replace A-series trains. By about 2031, all trains on the Mandurah line will be C-series trains.

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Aubin Grove from 26 December 2021 to 14 January 2022, in what Metronet said was the longest ever shutdown on Perth's public transport network. In this time, the existing tracks were moved to the edge of the rail corridor to make room for the new Thornlie line tracks that will run between the Mandurah line tracks.

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wanted as well, with the Rockingham Council saying it strongly opposed any route that bypassed the Rockingham city centre as it would be detrimental by siphoning workers out of Rockingham and into the Perth CBD. After cabinet endorsement, more detailed costing and evaluation of the endorsed route and

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Most trains on the Mandurah line are stored and cleaned at Nowergup depot. There is also Mandurah depot, which can store and clean a smaller number of trains. Maintenance occurs at Nowergup depot. As a result of increasing train frequency, a new depot may be required in the future along the Mandurah

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with the Yanchep line. The service between Perth Underground station and Elizabeth Quay station is designated as both the Mandurah and Yanchep lines. This section is underground in twin bored tunnels, and has a roughly north–south heading. Perth Underground station has an underground pedestrian link

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The contract for the design and construction of Package F was awarded to Leighton–Kumagai Gumi on 14 February 2004. The main part of this package was the tunnelling under the Perth central business district and the construction of Perth Underground and Esplanade stations. The tunnelling consisted of

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had to have a new bridge for northbound road traffic built next to the existing bridge. The existing bridge was strengthened, for railway tracks to go across it. Existing bridges along the Kwinana Freeway had to have various modifications, including pier strengthening and protection. The freeway had

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The first contracts were awarded in April 2002: the contract for designing Package B was awarded to Woodhead International Architects for $ 2.1 million, and the contract for designing Package C was awarded to Jones Coulter Young Pty Ltd for $ 2.5 million. Woodhead recruited MPS Architects to do part

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South Lake station was along the new alignment but was relegated to being built in the future. Leda station was budgeted for but was planned on opening later than the other stations. Thornlie, Nicholson Road, and Canning Vale stations were removed from the plan as they were along the Kwinana freight

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was built. The Court government started a new study to determine if a busway would be an acceptable alternative to light rail or heavy rail, options which had already been costed at $ 326 million to $ 570 million. In August 1995, the government announced new plans for the railway to Mandurah. It was

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described the line as "a victim of its own success". The Mandurah line opening had an impact on patronage for the entire Transperth system as well: in the 2007-08 financial year, ending in June 2008, there was 108.8 million Transperth boardings, 7.8% higher than in 2006–07. In the 2008-09 financial

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Originally when the Mandurah line opened, the W stopping pattern ran all day, with a between-peak frequency of four trains per hour. This resulted in a combined frequency of twelve trains per hour between Cockburn Central and Perth. This stopped on 28 June 2009, leaving just the peak hour services.

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The first test train ran on the line, between Perth Yard and Esplanade station, in August 2007. In September 2007, the overhead wiring system was energised between Perth Yard and south of Esplanade station. This section reached practical completion in September 2007, with the site being handed over

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Package E also included the construction of the railway formation layer along the Kwinana Freeway, construction of drainage along that section, construction of concrete barriers between the freeway and the railway, and construction of noise walls along some stretches. It also included the moving of

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and light rail. The SWAT Steering Committee was formed to assess various things for the line, namely the transit mode, route, cost, and the community's preference regarding the transit mode and route. The SWAT committee recommended the use of heavy rail like the rest of Perth's rail system. Premier

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operation, all stops services run at six trains per hour and W pattern services run at six trains per hour. This results in a combined frequency of twelve trains per hour between Cockburn Central and Perth. During the day outside peak hour and on weekends, all stops services run at four trains per

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was fulfilling at the time. Among the advantages were that it would result in fewer trains needing to turn around at Perth station and the associated infrastructure requirements that arose from that. 104 railcars would have had to be purchased, which would be stored at a depot at Rockingham and at

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for the delivery and maintenance of 31 three car B-series trains, and the construction of the Nowergup depot. These trains were all delivered before the opening of the Mandurah line. In December 2006, the government signed another contract for 15 more three car B-series trains. The first of these

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run on the Mandurah line. The B-series trains are three cars long each and are typically coupled together to form six-car sets. These trains have a maximum speed of 130 kilometres per hour (81 mph) and have two doors on each side per car. The C-series trains are six cars long, have a maximum

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In August 2012, the government announced plans for the construction of Aubin Grove station, at Russell Road between Cockburn Central station and Kwinana station. The station was planned to cost $ 80 million. A tender for the construction of the station was released in July 2014. In February 2015,

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In November 2004, the contract for Package D was awarded to John Holland. In March 2005, the contract for Package B was awarded to Doric Brierty Joint Venture, a joint venture between Doric Constructions and Brierty Contractors. The Doric Brierty Joint Venture was again awarded a contract in June

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to link Perth underground to the existing Perth station, and landscaping and changes to the road layout around the southern tunnel portal. Construction on Package F began in March 2004, making this package the first one to begin construction. The tunnel was the first railway tunnel to be built in

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Prior to the Mandurah line opening, the Kwinana Freeway bus system carried 16,000 passengers per day. Within the first few weeks of operation, the Mandurah line reached the predicted patronage of 50,000 passengers per day. Some stations had a significantly higher patronage than what was expected

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operating on the line. These trains are two cars long, typically coupled together to form four-car sets, have a maximum speed of 110 kilometres per hour (68 mph), and have two doors on each side per car. A-series trains typically operated along the Perth to Cockburn Central section. As more

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The Labor Party won the election. Early works began in late 2019, with full constructing beginning in 2020. The extension is expected to open in 2024. As part of a major realignment of railway tracks at the Cockburn Central railway station, the Mandurah line was closed between Elizabeth Quay and

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announced that the line's scheduled opening date had been delayed to April 2007. The contingency sum was increased by $ 45.193 as well, due to two station contracts being above estimates from 2002 and new safety standards for earthing and insulation. In April 2006, MacTiernan announced that the

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In December 2003, Cabinet decided to award the construction contract for Package E to Leighton Contractors Pty Ltd, and the construction contract for Package F to Leighton-Kumagai Gumi Team. The completion date of the entire line to Mandurah was also brought forward to December 2006. Leighton

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Cabinet approved the creation of a master plan in April 1997, with its preparation starting later that year. Amongst its objectives were to establish the line's feasibility, develop concepts, confirm the final route, develop patronage estimates, decide on the number and location of stations,

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South from Elizabeth Quay station, the tracks bend westwards in a cut-and-cover tunnel, surfacing in parts for the next 400 metres (1,300 ft), before permanently surfacing. 200 metres (660 ft) after that, the railway passes under a bridge for the southbound carriageway of the

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determine how the line will operate and integrate with other transport services, determine rolling stock and infrastructure requirements, determine the environmental impact, determine the cost, examine options for funding, and prepare enabling legislation. The master plan, called the

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2005, for Package C, which was for Rockingham and Warnbro stations; the contract for Package C, which was for the construction of Mandurah station, was awarded to J.M. & E.D. Moore. The construction of the stations from Canning Bridge to Mandurah started from mid- to late-2005.

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from the city centre to the outer edge to offset the additional costs of the Perth section. The original route included tunnels to bring the railway into the Rockingham CBD. As a trade-off for relocating Rockingham station to the outer edge, the State Government promised a

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In December 2000, the government announced that the railway between Warnbro and Mandurah would be double tracked. Under the previous single track design, maximum train frequency south of Warnbro was restricted to two trains per hour. The additional cost was $ 20 million.

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tunnel south of Esplanade station. The two stations were also cut-and-cover. Smaller parts of Package F included changes to the traction power supply sections around Perth station, changes to the layout of the Perth rail yard, alterations and strengthening of the

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in 1996 to provide some options. The study recommended a route which travelled through the Rockingham city centre, partially in a tunnel. Cabinet endorsed this route in August 1997 after being told the estimated cost was $ 119 million. This was the route that the

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In January 2007, Mandurah, Kwinana, Wellard, and Cockburn Central stations were complete. Rockingham and Warnbro stations were completed on 9 March 2007. Canning Bridge, Bull Creek, and Murdoch stations reached practical completion in June 2007.

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By 2031, it is planned for the K pattern to return and run at 6 trains per hour during peak, for a total frequency of 18 trains per hour between Perth and Cockburn Central. This frequency is predicted to increase to 24 trains per hour by 2046.

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to the freeway northbound 9.5 metres (31 ft) west, as the bridge was in the way of the railway. Initially, this bridge was going to be demolished and rebuilt, but it was determined that moving the bridge was viable and more economical.

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There also used to be a C stopping pattern, which stopped at all stations except Canning Bridge. It operated during peak at frequency of six trains per hour. This pattern was replaced by the current all stops service on 31 January 2016.

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The contract for the design and construction of Package E was signed on 14 January 2004. This package consisted of all the roadworks along the Kwinana Freeway. This included the construction of a new bridge between the two existing

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The Mandurah line, as of July 2024, has one other regular stopping pattern in addition to an all stops service. This is the W stopping pattern which stops at all stations between Perth and Cockburn Central. During typical

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Additionally, the master plan found that works were required along the Perth to Kenwick portion for the operation of the Mandurah line. These proposed works included an additional platform at Perth station, a rebuild of

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speed of 130 kilometres per hour (81 mph), and have three doors on each side per car, which help reduce dwell times at stations compared to the B-series, making 18 trains per hour possible. Previously, there were

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was awarded the construction contract. Construction began in March 2016, and on 23 April 2017, the station was opened. The project had a final cost of $ 125 million, of which $ 72 million was for the station.

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for 4 kilometres (2.5 mi), entering and exiting the road through cut-and-cover tunnels. At the line's Mandurah terminus, there is a small railcar depot, used for cleaning and storing trains overnight.

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extension on 15 July 2024 saw this pattern, along with a number of W services, got converted to all stops services increasing the frequency of services between Cockburn Central and Mandurah as a result.

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There was also a K stopping pattern, stopping at all stations between Perth and Rockingham. There was only one K pattern service per day, in the early morning at the start of peak. The opening of the

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line's opening date had been delayed to July 2007, with Package E being behind schedule. The contingency sum was increased by $ 49.801 million, bringing the project's total cost to $ 1.613 billion.

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in 1992 or 1993 to investigate doing a direct route from Perth to Mandurah instead of via Fremantle. The direct route was to pass through the emerging regional centre of Thomsons Lake, now known as

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quicker for people south of Cockburn Central, as the stadium, which was under construction at the time, is along the Armadale/Thornlie line. The Labor Party also promised to build a station at

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to link up with the Mandurah line at Cockburn. The line was planned to follow the previously planned alignment of the Mandurah line, along the Kwinana freight railway, and have stations at

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Fencing is used along the entire line aside from the freeway and tunnel sections. Concrete barriers are along the freeway section of the line, separating road traffic from the railway.

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Planning for a railway line to Mandurah began in the early 1990s, during the construction of the Joondalup line (now the Yanchep line). The first route proposed was an extension of the

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Contractors had been selected as the preferred proponent for Package E, and Leighton-Kumagai Gumi Team had been selected as the preferred proponent for Package F in October 2003.

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As a result of the large station spacing, the Mandurah line is the fastest passenger rail service in Australia, with an average speed of 84 kilometres per hour (52 mph).

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power was considered but was not chosen because it would require the rolling stock to be modified to use both power systems, which would reduce performance and cost over $ 20

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crosses the freeway and the Canning River. At approximately 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) south of the Narrows Bridge, the railway and freeway cross the Canning River on the

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In June 2006, the government reached a $ 21.8 million settlement with the RailLink Joint Venture, as RailLink's construction was delayed through no fault of their own.

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made an in-principle commitment to building a rail line from Fremantle to Rockingham and Mandurah. It had ruled out a dedicated busway, but had not yet chosen between

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Expressions of interest for the construction of Package F closed on 16 April 2003. The five proponents that applied were City Connect (joint venture between Clough,

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was seen as being too narrow for a railway, so that route was not considered. Westrail came up with a plan for the line to run underground from the Perth CBD to the

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two 700-metre (2,300 ft) long bored tunnels between Perth rail yard (the track west of Perth station) and Esplanade station, and 600 metres (2,000 ft) of

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The line was officially opened on 23 December 2007, with the first train carrying 1,500 passengers, including 1,000 members of the public selected by ballot.

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The line replaced bus services that previously travelled along the freeway to the city, which now terminate at Mandurah line stations. The exception is

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Expressions of interest for the construction of the three station packages, packages B, C and D, opened in September 2003, and closed on 30 October.

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In May 2004, construction began on Package E, with works commencing on the Mount Henry Bridge. The new bridge opened to traffic on 22 January 2006.

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South of the Mount Henry Bridge, the railway continues in the median of the Kwinana Freeway. Stations along this section, from north to south, are

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to the rest of Perth station. North of Perth Underground station, along the Yanchep line, the track bends westwards, then surfaces parallel to the

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CAMPS, which is a joint venture between Coniglio Ainsworth Architects and M. P. S. Architects, was selected to design the station. In late-2015,

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stations opened. On this day, the railway also carried its first passengers with the extension of Joondalup line services to Esplanade station.

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relocated to align with the more direct route. Construction began in March 2004. The underground portion of the line, between Perth and

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lines about to be electrified in the early 1990s, the report suggested using the leftover diesel railcars to minimise initial costs.

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near Karel Avenue for the future. After travelling along the freight railway, the line would enter a tunnel and emerge within the

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million. This system would also require that traction supply substations be located within 3-kilometre (1.9 mi) intervals.

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The Mandurah line has 13 stations. All 11 stations outside the Perth CBD have been designed with a dedicated bus interchange.

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On 23 May 2004, the contract for the construction of Package A was awarded to RailLink Joint Venture: a joint venture between

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was underway, the South West Area Transit (SWAT) Study was formed in February 1989 to examine the possibilities for extending

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From the Narrows Bridge, the railway travels along the median of the Kwinana Freeway, parallel to the shore of the Swan and

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in December 1994, and land acquisition commenced after that. The land for the railway was also reserved in the forthcoming

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to Mandurah passing directly through the Rockingham town centre. The preferred route was later changed to a spur off the

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After the opening of the Mandurah line, the government committed to building a station by 2010 at Richardson Street in

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in particular becoming the busiest railway station outside of Central Perth. In the PTA's 2007-08 annual report, CEO

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stations was undertaken to allow workers to connect the Mandurah line to the Joondalup line. On 15 October 2007,

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Proposed alternate routes for the Mandurah line through Rockingham. The route actually constructed is in orange.

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in 2001, the route was changed again, this time to a direct route along the Kwinana Freeway south of Perth with

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Roadworks along the Kwinana Freeway, including new bridges, barriers, and modification of the existing bridges

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to undergo minor realignment in parts so that the railway could fit. The layout of onramps and offramps at

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from Mandurah to north of the Narrows Bridge, including overhead wires, feeder stations at Jandakot and

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began on 16 June 2003, and the detailed submissions from each consortia were due on 18 September 2003.

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South West Metropolitan Railway: Perth to Jandakot, Rockingham and Mandurah Master Plan and Appendices

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Tunnelling, Perth Underground station, Esplanade station, connection to the rest of the rail network

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had to be changed, as that was where Bull Creek and Murdoch stations were to be built respectively.

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for the construction of 41 six car C-series trains. These trains entered service on 8 April 2024.

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on 5 December 2002, enabling the construction of the railway between Perth and Jandakot to begin.

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The design and construction of the project was split up into eight packages. They are as follows:

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power supply system, which is the same system as the rest of the Transperth network. Third rail

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Perth Urban Rail Development Office; Department for Planning and Infrastructure (August 2002).

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After exiting the freeway, the railway goes in a south-westerly direction, passing through the

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Draft South West Metropolitan Railway: Perth to Jandakot, Rockingham and Mandurah Master Plan

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In April 2000, an expanded version of the SWMR Master Plan was released by the government.

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on the Narrows Bridge, where the Mitchell Freeway changes name to the Kwinana Freeway.

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The route laid out by the master plan was as follows. The service would commence at

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Since opening, there have been proposals for stations to be built at South Perth,

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Marble Bar to Mandurah: a History of Passenger Rail Services in Western Australia

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leading to car parks being full and peak hour services almost at capacity with

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The Labor Party also promised ahead of the 2017 election to build a station at

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until Kenwick, where it would enter a tunnel and pass under the Armadale line,

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line from Fremantle to the south west metropolitan area. Later that year, the

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Perth Urban Rail Development Project – Supplementary Master Plan, August 2002

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style bus service partly within a dedicated busway. As part of the work, the

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South West Metropolitan Transit Planning Steering Committee (April 2000).

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to build this line as far as Rockingham by 1996, and to Mandurah by 2001.

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in 1991. The department then released a report in 1992 for recommending a

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Graphs are unavailable due to technical issues. There is more info on

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revealed the line was delayed, with opening likely in October 2007.

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going to take a new route, branching off from the Armadale line at

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On 9 November 2007, the first train crossed the Narrows Bridge to

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Through Rockingham, there were several alignments considered. The

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Gallop Government unveils vision for faster rail link to Mandurah

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Stations in (brackets) are uncommon stops for the listed service

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Western Australian Government Gazette 21 December 2007 page 6377

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