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Parliamentary Questions


Question Without Notice No. 120 asked in the Legislative Council on 24 February 2022 by Hon James Hayward

Parliament: 41 Session: 1

AUSTRALIND — RAILCARS

120. Hon JAMES HAYWARD to the Leader of the House representing the Minister for Transport:

My question is to the parliamentary secretary representing the Minister for Transport.

I refer to the upcoming 18-month shutdown of the Australind rail service.

(1) What is the revised date of when the six new rail cars, originally promised to the people of the south west by 2023, will be in operation on the Australind line?

(2) Has construction of the six new railcars begun at Alstom's Bellevue assembly facility?

(3) If yes to (2), where will the rail cars be stored until the Australind line reopens?

(4) Can the minister confirm that all buses used to temporarily replace the Australind rail line will be wheelchair-accessible?

Hon SUE ELLERY replied:

I know the honourable member has a few other things on his mind, but it is the second time he has referred to me as the parliamentary secretary. I advise him that I am the Leader of the House and the minister representing the Minister for Transport.

(1)–(4) As previously announced, the new locally made Australind railcars will be programmed for delivery and entry into service after the shutdown has concluded. Transwa has already acquired two additional fully accessible road coaches to assist with the provision of alternative services.