61. Plan and invest in the future development of new heavy rail infrastructure by:
- investing in high-capacity signalling
- investing in improved station precinct accessibility through public and active transport programs and improving compliance with the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth)
- further investigating the merit and staging of investments in the Rail Growth Plan
- investigating the feasibility of these long-term major projects: East Wanneroo Rail Link, Bunbury Faster Rail and Perth metropolitan orbital rail route.
The WA Government responded to Foundation for a stronger tomorrow in February 2023. Recommendation 61 is fully supported. For further information please refer to the response document.
Actions:
61.87 Continue planning works with respect to the Bunbury Faster Rail Project
61.88 Continue planning works on the Platform and Signalling Upgrade Program
61.89 Continue planning for the extension of the current public transport network including the Northern Line corridor and any future orbital rail route
3/3 actions on schedule
61.87 On schedule
A Stage 2 Infrastructure Australia options assessment for Bunbury Faster Rail has been completed.
61.88 On schedule
Action is progressing, with funding proposals for Platform and Signalling Upgrade Program Phase 1 and 2 anticipated to be considered in 2025.
61.89 On schedule
The network investigation for the Perth metropolitan and Peel region has commenced. The investment logic mapping exercise was completed in June 2024.