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Ellenbrook line opens 16 years after it was first promised


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Published in Politics and Government on Saturday, December 7th 2024 at 22:20 GMT by WAtoday   Print publication without navigation

  • WA Premier Roger Cook, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Federal Infrastructure Catherine King and Transport Minister Rita Saffioti opened the five new Metronet stations on Sunday morning.Credit: Hamish Hastie In 2008, the then Carpenter Labor government ...

The Ellenbrook Line, a long-awaited rail project in Western Australia, has finally opened 16 years after it was first promised by the state government. The $1.2 billion project, which includes a 12-kilometer extension of the Midland line, now connects Ellenbrook to central Perth, significantly reducing travel times for residents. The line features three new stations: Morley, Noranda, and Ellenbrook, and is expected to serve around 10,000 passengers daily. The opening was marked by a community event attended by local residents, officials, and politicians, including Premier Roger Cook, who highlighted the project's role in improving transport infrastructure and supporting urban growth in the region. The completion of the line is seen as a fulfillment of a major election promise and a step towards better connectivity and economic development in Perth's northeastern suburbs.

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