Better Connections And More Frequent Bus Services Thanks To Thornlie-Cockburn Line
Improved bus connections and higher-frequency routes are on the way for Perth’s south-east, with the State Government today announcing enhancements to the bus network thanks to the METRONET Thornlie-Cockburn Line.
The updated bus network, which will come into effect when the line opens on 9 June, will see more than 20 new bus routes and key changes to existing routes, providing greater coverage and access to public transport services.
The services will be supported by the addition of 20 buses to the network, adding a combined 1.5 million bus service kilometres every year.
Eleven new bus routes will travel to and from the new Ranford Road and Nicholson Road stations, giving passengers convenient and greater access to the wider public transport network.
Feedback received during community consultation earlier this year has helped to shape key changes, including improved access to important community destinations.
These improvements include:
There will also be changes to school bus services, with some new routes and additional capacity provided to local high school schools.
With the partial opening of the Armadale Line on Monday, 9 June, there will also be changes to train replacement services, including:
A number of other changes to bus services are also being planned, and passengers are encouraged to head to the Transperth website for more details.
People will be able to start planning their journeys with the new bus routes, timetables and an updated JourneyPlanner available on the Transperth website today.
As stated by Transport Minister Rita Saffioti:
“As we’ve seen with other major METRONET projects, not only do these new train stations deliver access to our world-class rail network, but they also enhance the connectivity of the surrounding bus network.
“To support the new Thornlie-Cockburn Line, we will be adding 20 new bus routes throughout the south-east of Perth, which will see an additional 1.5 million bus service kilometres every year.
“The new bus routes will take effect from Monday, 9 June, when the Thornlie-Cockburn Line opens, so it’s important the community take the time to review the new bus routes and what it will mean for their commutes.
“With the Armadale Line also reopening to Beckenham, there will be some changes to the existing rail replacement bus services, with enhanced connections to the new Cannington Train Station, where passengers will be able to connect to the new train line.
“While there will be significant improvements, it does come with change, and I want to thank the community for their patience as they adjust to these new and enhanced routes.”
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