‘Over Budget’ Thornlie-Cockburn Link Opens, Free Travel for Armadale Line Continues

‘Over budget’ Thornlie-Coburn link opens, free travel for Armadale line continues

Labor also reiterated its plan to expand Metronet with more Swan River ferry stops.

New south-east METRONET lines finally join Perth’s rail network

Premier Roger Cook (centre) rides a train after the opening of the delayed Thornlie-Cockburn Line. Photo: Roger Cook Facebook. Two new METRONET rail lines in Perth’s south-eastern suburbs have been officially opened, up to four years behind schedule. The new Thornlie-Cockburn Line was to have opened in 2021, but the need to relocate existing infrastructure, including a freight line and an oil pipeline, saw the schedule blow out and costs almost …

Perth public transport enhanced - Infrastructure Magazine

Image: Metronet/TransperthWA is celebrating the opening of two major infrastructure projects in Perth’s south-east. The city’s rail network has entered a new phase of connectivity and resilience, proponents say, with the official opening of the METRONET Thornlie-Cockburn Line and the elevated inner-section of the Armadale Line. The 17-kilometre Thornlie-Cockburn Line is Perth’s first east-west cross-line rail connection, linking the Mandurah and…

New Thornlie-Cockburn line now open - Roads & Infrastructure Magazine

Image courtesy of the Western Australian Government.The new Thornlie-Cockburn Line and the elevated inner-section of the Armadale Line have been officially opened, marking one of the largest milestones so far for the METRONET rail network. The 17-kilometre Thornlie-Cockburn Line is Perth’s first east-west cross line connection. It includes new stations at Nicholson Road and Ranford Road, along with major upgrades to […] The post New Thornlie-Coc…

The Thornlie Cockburn Line: Enhancing Perth’s Transport Network

Introduction The Thornlie Cockburn Line is a significant addition to Perth’s public transport infrastructure, aimed at improving connectivity and accessibility within the city. Officially opened on 3rd September 2022, this new rail line serves as a crucial movement backbone, linking the suburbs of Thornlie and Cockburn Central to Perth’s existing train network. With an expected increase in public transport demand, this development aligns with th…

Labor promises to bring Spirit of Tasmania ferries home ‘as soon as possible’

The government says work is already happening to bring the ferries to Tasmania