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This article contains a list of Perth railway station platform arrangements.
Prior to opening of Thornlie spur line edit
The following arrangements were in place from the opening of the Joondalup Line on 21 March 1993 until 8 August 2005, when weekday services commenced on the Thornlie Line:
- Platform 1: Joondalup Line (Whitfords Shuttle) to Whitfords, weekdays only
- Platform 2: Joondalup Line to Clarkson
- Platform 3: Australind to Bunbury, operated by Transwa
- Platform 4: set down only
- Platform 5: set down only
- Platform 6: Armadale Line to Armadale
- Platform 7: Fremantle Line to Fremantle
- Platform 8: Not in regular use, Fremantle Line to Fremantle on special events
- Platform 9: Midland Line to Midland
Opening of Thornlie spur line edit
The following arrangements were in place from 8 August 2005 until 13 October 2007, when the new underground platforms opened:[1]
| Platform | Line | Stopping pattern | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joondalup | All stops, W (terminates Whitfords). | |
| 2 | Armadale | All, B, C, E | |
| 3 | Australind | All stations | Not a suburban service, operated by Transwa. |
| 4 | Thornlie | T | |
| 5 | Joondalup | W | Services operate on weekdays only. |
| 6 | Armadale | C# | Peak hours on weekdays only. |
| 7 | Fremantle | All, A, B, K, L | Also used for Showgrounds shuttle. |
| 8 | Fremantle | School Special services | Services operate on weekends day time only. Also used for normal services when Showgrounds Shuttle is used. |
| 9 | Midland | All stops |
Opening of Perth Underground and Mandurah railway line edit
From 13 October 2007, platforms were re-numbered so that there were still 9 platforms with the 2 new platforms at Perth Underground. Old Platform 1 is no longer in use, likewise for old Platform 5. Old Platform 2 became Platform 5 . Platforms 1 and 2 were reallocated to Perth Underground.
The following arrangements were in place from 14 October 2007 until 4 December 2010, when stage 1 of the Perth City Link project commenced:
| Stop No. | Platform | Line | Stopping pattern | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [2776] Perth Underground platforms | ||||
| 99601 | 1 | Joondalup | All, C, W | Pattern C during peak hours on weekdays only. |
| 99602 | 2 | Mandurah | All, C, K, W | Pattern C during on weekdays only. |
| [2776] Main platforms | ||||
| 99003 | 3 | Australind | All stations | Transwa regional service to Bunbury. |
| 99004 | 4 | Thornlie | T | |
| 99005 | 5 | Armadale | All, B, C, R | |
| 99006 | 6 | Armadale | C | Peak hours on weekdays only. |
| 99007 | 7 | Fremantle | All, A, B, D, K, L, +S | Closed until September 2011 due to signalling works. |
| 99008 | 8 | Fremantle | School Special services | Also used for normal services when Showgrounds Shuttle is used. |
| 99009 | 9 | Midland | All, A, B, P | |
Perth City Link: Stage 1 edit
The following arrangements were in place from 5 December 2010 until 30 July 2011 during the stage 1 of the Perth City Link project:
| Stop No. | Platform | Line | Stopping pattern | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [2776] Perth Underground platforms | ||||
| 99601 | 1 | Joondalup | All, C, P, W | Pattern C during peak hours on weekdays only. Pattern P terminates at platform 9. |
| 99602 | 2 | Mandurah | All, C, K, W | Pattern C during on weekdays only. |
| [2776] Main platforms | ||||
| 99003 | 3 | Australind | All stations | Transwa regional service to Bunbury. |
| 99004 | 4 | Thornlie | T | |
| 99005 | 5 | Armadale | All, B, C, R | |
| 99006 | 6 (West) |
Armadale | C | Peak hours on weekdays only.[2] |
| 99007 | 7 | Works area, inaccessible from the East concourse.[2] | ||
| 99008 | 8 | Fremantle | All, A, B, D, K, L, M, +S | |
| 99009 | 9 | Midland | All, A, B, P | |
Perth City Link: Stage 2 edit
The following arrangements were in place from 31 July 2011 until 20 August 2012 during stage 2 of the Perth City Link project:
| Stop No. | Platform | Line | Stopping pattern | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [2776] Perth Underground platforms | ||||
| 99601 | 1 | Joondalup | All, C, P, W | Pattern C during peak hours on weekdays only. Pattern P terminates at platform 9. |
| 99602 | 2 | Mandurah | All, C, K, W | Pattern C during on weekdays only. |
| [2776] Main platforms | ||||
| 99003 | 3 | Australind | All stations | Transwa regional service to Bunbury. |
| 99004 | 4 | Thornlie | T | |
| 99005 | 5 | Armadale | All, B, C, R | |
| 99006 | 6 | Armadale | C# | Peak hours on weekdays only.[3] |
| 99007 | 7 | Fremantle | All, A, B, D, K, L, M, +S | |
| 99008 | 8 | Demolished; will come back into existence when platforms are re-numbered following completion of Perth City Link project in 2014.[4] | ||
| 99009 | 9 | Midland | All, A, B, P | |
Perth City Link: Stage 3 edit
The following arrangements were in place from 20 August 2012 until 20 May 2013 during stage 3 of the Perth City Link project:
| Stop No. | Platform | Line | Stopping pattern | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [2776] Perth Underground platforms | ||||
| 99601 | 1 | Joondalup | All, C, P, W | Pattern C during peak hours on weekdays only. Pattern P terminates at platform 6. |
| 99602 | 2 | Mandurah | All, C, K, W | Pattern C during on weekdays only. |
| [2776] Main platforms | ||||
| 99003 | 3 | Australind | All stations | Transwa regional service to Bunbury. |
| 99004 | 4 | Thornlie | T | |
| 99005 | 5 | Fremantle | All, A, B, D, K, L, M, +S | |
| 99006 | 6 | Armadale | All, B, C, R | |
| 99007 | 7 | Midland | All, A, B, P | |
| 99008 | 8 | Demolished. Number will be reused when platforms are re-numbered following completion of Perth City Link project in 2014.[4] | ||
| 99009 | 9 | Closed for construction until late 2013. | ||
| 99011 | 11 | Fremantle | Special Events Platform. | |
Perth City Link: Stage 4 edit
The following arrangements were in place from 20 May 2013 until 18 July 2013 during stage 4 of the Perth City Link project and until the new Fremantle railway line tunnel was completed:
| Stop No. | Platform | Line | Stopping pattern | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [2776] Perth Underground platforms | ||||
| 99601 | 1 | Joondalup | All, C, P, W | Pattern C during peak hours on weekdays only. Pattern P terminates at platform 6. |
| 99602 | 2 | Mandurah | All, C, K, W | Pattern C during on weekdays only. |
| [2776] Main platforms | ||||
| 99003 | 3 | Australind | All stations | Transwa regional service to Bunbury. |
| 99004 | 4 | Thornlie | T | |
| 99005 | 5 | Fremantle | All, A, B, D, K, L, +S | |
| 99006 | 6 | Armadale | All, B, C, R | |
| 99007 | 7 | Closed so works can continue on the new Fremantle tunnel. | ||
| 99008 | 8 | Midland | All, A, B, P | Platform moved from its old location to the west of Platform 7 to the old location of Platform 9 to form an island Platform 8/9, facing South. |
| 99009 | 9 | Closed for construction until late 2013. | ||
| 99011 | 11 | Joondalup | Temporary special event services platform. | |
| Fremantle | M | |||
Completion of Fremantle railway line tunnel edit
The following are arrangements from 18 July 2013 after the completion of the new Fremantle railway line tunnel:
| Stop No. | Platform | Line | Stopping pattern | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [2776] Perth Underground platforms | ||||
| 99601 | 1 | Joondalup | All, C, P, W | Pattern C during peak hours on weekdays only. Pattern P may no longer terminate at platform 6. |
| 99602 | 2 | Mandurah | All, C, K, W | Pattern C during on weekdays only. |
| [2776] Main platforms | ||||
| 99003 | 3 | Australind | All stations | Transwa regional service to Bunbury. |
| 99004 | 4 | Thornlie | T | |
| 99005 | 5 | Armadale | All, B, C | Armadale trains return to terminating at Perth.[5] |
| 99006 | 6 | Armadale | C# | Peak hours on weekdays only.[5] |
| 99007 | 7 | Fremantle | All, A, B, D, K, L, M, +S | Fremantle line services move back to this platform to utilise the new Fremantle tunnel. Midland line services now arrive on this platform.[5] |
| 99008 | 8 | Midland | All, A, B, P | Services coming from the Fremantle tunnel will arrive at this platform, carrying on through to Midland.[5] |
| 99009 | 9 | Midland | Platform now open alongside the new Platform 8, facing North; and will be used as a special service platform.[5] | |
Platform 4 upgrade edit
From 13 October 2013 until 15 December 2013, Platform 4 was not in use while undergoing upgrade. Thus, Thornlie line operated from Platform 6 on the said dates.
| Stop No. | Platform | Line | Stopping pattern | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [2776] Perth Underground platforms | ||||
| 99601 | 1 | Joondalup | All, C, P, W | Pattern C during peak hours on weekdays only. Pattern P may no longer terminate at platform 6. |
| 99602 | 2 | Mandurah | All, C, K, W | Pattern C during on weekdays only. |
| [2776] Main platforms | ||||
| 99003 | 3 | Australind | All stations | Transwa regional service to Bunbury. |
| 99004 | 4 | Closed for a platform upgrade. | ||
| 99005 | 5 | Armadale | All, B, C, R | |
| 99006 | 6 | Armadale | C# | Peak hours on weekdays only. |
| Thornlie | T | Thornlie line services temporarily operates in this platform.[6] | ||
| 99007 | 7 | Fremantle | All, A, B, D, K, L, M, +S | |
| 99008 | 8 | Midland | All, A, B, P | |
| 99009 | 9 | Midland | Special service platform. | |
Midland Line permanent platform change edit
From 16 December 2013 onwards, Midland railway line operates from Platform 9 permanently.[7] Moreover, Thornlie railway line returns operation in Platform 4 following the platform upgrade.[6]
| Stop No. | Platform | Line | Stopping pattern | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [2776] Perth Underground platforms | ||||
| 99601 | 1 | Joondalup | All, C, P, W | Pattern C during peak hours on weekdays only. Pattern P may no longer terminate at platform 6. |
| 99602 | 2 | Mandurah | All, C, K, W | Pattern C during on weekdays only. |
| [2776] Main platforms | ||||
| 99003 | 3 | Australind | All stations | Transwa regional service to Bunbury. |
| 99004 | 4 | Thornlie | T | |
| 99005 | 5 | Armadale | All, B, C | |
| 99006 | 6 | Armadale | C# | Peak hours on weekdays only. |
| 99007 | 7 | Fremantle | All, A, B, D, K, L, M, +S | |
| 99008 | 8 | Midland | Special service platform. | |
| 99009 | 9 | Midland | All, A, B, P | Services coming from the Fremantle tunnel will arrive at this platform, carrying on through to Midland. |
Reversal of Midland Line permanent platform change edit
From 25 August 2014 the Midland Line reverted to Platform 8.[8]
| Stop No. | Platform | Line | Stopping pattern | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [2776] Perth Underground platforms | ||||
| 99601 | 1 | Joondalup | All, C, W | Pattern C during peak hours on weekdays only. |
| 99602 | 2 | Mandurah | All, C, K, W | Pattern C during on weekdays only. |
| [2776] Main platforms | ||||
| 99003 | 3 | Australind | All stations | Transwa regional service to Bunbury. |
| 99004 | 4 | Thornlie | T | |
| 99005 | 5 | Armadale | All, B, C | |
| 99006 | 6 | Armadale | C# | Peak hours on weekdays only. |
| 99007 | 7 | Fremantle | All, A, B, D, K, L, M, S+ | |
| 99008 | 8 | Midland | All, A, B, P | Services coming from the Fremantle tunnel will arrive at this platform, carrying on through to Midland. Joondalup Line pattern P terminates at this platform. |
| 99009 | 9 | Midland | Special service platform. | |
Midland Line permanent platform change edit
From 16 December 2013 onwards, Midland railway line operates from Platform 9 permanently.[7] Moreover, Thornlie railway line returns operation in Platform 4 following the platform upgrade.[6]
| Stop No. | Platform | Line | Stopping pattern | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [2776] Perth Underground platforms | ||||
| 99601 | 1 | Joondalup | All, C, P, W | Pattern C during peak hours on weekdays only. Pattern P may no longer terminate at platform 6. |
| 99602 | 2 | Mandurah | All, C, K, W | Pattern C during on weekdays only. |
| [2776] Main platforms | ||||
| 99003 | 3 | Australind | All stations | Transwa regional service to Bunbury. |
| 99004 | 4 | Thornlie | T | |
| 99005 | 5 | Armadale | All, B, C | |
| 99006 | 6 | Armadale | C# | Peak hours on weekdays only. |
| 99007 | 7 | Fremantle | All, A, B, D, K, L, M, +S | |
| 99008 | 8 | Midland | Special service platform. | |
| 99009 | 9 | Midland | All, A, B, P | Services coming from the Fremantle tunnel will arrive at this platform, carrying on through to Midland. |
Reversal of Midland Line permanent platform change edit
From 25 August 2014 the Midland Line reverted to Platform 8.[8]
| Stop No. | Platform | Line | Stopping pattern | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [2776] Perth Underground platforms | ||||
| 99601 | 1 | Joondalup | All, C, W | Pattern C during peak hours on weekdays only. |
| 99602 | 2 | Mandurah | All, C, K, W | Pattern C during on weekdays only. |
| [2776] Main platforms | ||||
| 99003 | 3 | Australind | All stations | Transwa regional service to Bunbury. |
| 99004 | 4 | Thornlie | T | |
| 99005 | 5 | Armadale | All, B, C | |
| 99006 | 6 | Armadale | C# | Peak hours on weekdays only. |
| 99007 | 7 | Fremantle | All, A, B, D, K, L, M, S+ | |
| 99008 | 8 | Midland | All, A, B, P | Services coming from the Fremantle tunnel will arrive at this platform, carrying on through to Midland. Joondalup Line pattern P terminates at this platform. |
| 99009 | 9 | Midland | Special service platform. | |
2019 stopping pattern removal edit
From September 2019 some stopping patterns for Fremantle and Midland lines were removed.
| Stop No. | Platform | Line | Stopping pattern | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [2776] Perth Underground platforms | ||||
| 99601 | 1 | Joondalup | All, W | Pattern K during peak hours on weekdays only. |
| 99602 | 2 | Mandurah | All, K, W | Pattern K during early morning on weekdays only. |
| [2776] Main platforms | ||||
| 99003 | 3 | Australind | All stations | Transwa regional service to Bunbury. |
| 99004 | 4 | Thornlie | T | |
| 99005 | 5 | Armadale | All, B, C | |
| 99006 | 6 | Armadale | C# | Peak hours on weekdays only. |
| 99007 | 7 | Fremantle | All, +S | |
| 99008 | 8 | Midland | All | Services coming from the Fremantle tunnel will arrive at this platform, carrying on through to Midland. Joondalup Line pattern P terminates at this platform. |
| 99009 | 9 | Midland | Special service platform. | |
Current arrangement edit
| Stop No. | Platform | Line | Stopping pattern | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [2776] Perth Underground platforms | ||||
| 99601 | 1 | Joondalup | All stops, K, W | Pattern P may no longer terminate at platform 6. |
| 99602 | 2 | Mandurah | All, K, W | |
| [2776] Main platforms | ||||
| 99003 | 3 | Australind | All stations | Transwa regional service to Bunbury. |
| 99004 | 4 | Thornlie | T | |
| 99005 | 5 | Armadale | Armadale line services terminate at Victoria Park. | |
| 99006 | 6 | Armadale | C# | Peak hours on weekdays only. Also used for stadium shuttles and depot shunts. |
| 99007 | 7 | Fremantle | All, +S | Services coming from the Midland side of the station will arrive at this platform, carrying on through to Fremantle. |
| 99007 | 7 | Airport | Airport Line services terminate at Claremont station. | |
| 99008 | 8 | Midland | All stops, BS (skip Bayswater) | Services coming from the Fremantle tunnel will arrive at this platform, carrying on through to Midland. |
| 99008 | 8 | Airport | All stops, BS (skip Bayswater) | Airport Line services continue all stops from Perth to Bayswater, then to Redcliffe, Airport Central, and High Wycombe. |
| 99009 | 9 | Midland | Special services platform only, also used by terminating trains, stadium shuttle services and depot shunts. Joondalup Line Pattern P terminates on platform 9. | |
| 99009 | 9 | Airport | Airport Line special services continue express from Perth to Redcliffe, then stops at Airport Central and High Wycombe. | |
In April 2023, the Bayswater station was closed so a new one could be built. As a result, all trains travelling to Midland and High Wycombe do not stop there.
References edit
- ^ "Perth Train Station Station Facilities Guide" (PDF). 5 October 2006. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 October 2006. Retrieved 12 October 2019.
- ^ a b Platforms 6 and 7 are temporarily closing down at Perth Station, Transperth website, accessed 24 November 2010
- ^ Relocating Fremantle and Armadale C# services to platform 6/7, Transperth website, accessed 22 July 2011
- ^ a b Changes to Perth Station, Perth City Link site, accessed 16 November 2011
- ^ a b c d e Major Train Shutdowns, Transperth, accessed 27 May 2013
- ^ a b c Thornlie Line platform change, Transperth, accessed 12 Dec 2013
- ^ a b Midland Line permanent platform change Archived 2013-12-13 at the Wayback Machine, accessed 11 December 2013
- ^ a b "Midland Line - Platform Change". Archived from the original on 1 August 2014. Retrieved 24 August 2014.