Commuters in Perth's northern corridor have much to celebrate as passenger services on the METRONET Yanchep Rail Extension are confirmed to commence on Monday, July 15.
Delivered by CPB Contractors as part of the NEWest Alliance, the extension involved the installation of over 41,000 sleepers and 90,000 tonnes of ballast. Works on the project also included the construction of three new fauna bridges, the first to be built over rail in Western Australia.
Following the completion of these works, the project team is now well underway with extensive testing and commissioning of the rail line to ensure safe and reliable services for future train passengers.
CPB Contractors Alliance Director Rohan O’Grady explains that the opening of this extended rail passage will reduce passenger commutes substantially.
“The extended line will connect tens of thousands of people in the city's growing northern corridor to Perth's metropolitan rail network. It will be a 49-minute journey from Yanchep to Perth, a 46-minute journey from Eglinton to Perth, and a 41-minute journey from Alkimos to Perth,” said Rohan.
Federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King praised the extension.
"The extension will create social and economic benefits for locals commuting south and visitors who want to explore Perth's beautiful northern suburbs”.
The METRONET Yanchep Rail Extension project has extended the Joondalup Line 14.5 kilometres north of Butler, with three new stations built in Alkimos, Eglinton and Yanchep.
CPB Contractors is delivering two METRONET projects for the State Government - the Yanchep Rail Extension and the Thornlie-Cockburn Link. The Yanchep Rail Extension extends the Joondalup line north from Butler to Yanchep and involves the construction of three new stations to support the growing population.