New Perth Airport Line to open next month

Perth’s Airport Line will officially open for regular services on Monday 10 October, providing almost double the frequency of services for commuters in the city’s inner-west and inner-east.

Once services begin, trains will leave Claremont and Bayswater Stations for Perth every six minutes during peak, compared to every 10 minutes currently; and every 7.5 minutes off-peak on weekdays, compared to every 15 minutes currently.

Between 9PM and midnight on weekdays, trains will depart Claremont and Bayswater every 15 minutes, compared to the current 30-minute frequency. On weekends and public holidays, trains will leave the two stations for Perth on average every 7.5 minutes.

The higher frequency of services will benefit the more than 10,000 commuters that board trains between Claremont and Bayswater stations and the city on average each day.

Every second train departing Claremont also will take commuters to the new Airport Central Station, a journey of roughly 35 minutes.

Transport Minister Rita Saffioti said recently completed Claremont Station redevelopment would play a critical role in supporting the operation of the new Airport Line, as well as the Fremantle Line.

“With the installation of new turnbacks, trains can now be turned around at Claremont Station, supporting daily operations on both lines and resulting in an increased frequency of train services,” she said.

To celebrate the line’s opening, METRONET is holding a Community Open Day on Sunday 9 October, with High Wycombe and Redcliffe stations transforming into family-friendly entertainment hubs.

For more information, visit: www.transperth.wa.gov.au

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