Morley–Ellenbrook railway line

The Morley–Ellenbrook railway line is a planned railway line on the Transperth network in Perth, Western Australia. Construction is planned to begin in 2021 and finish in 2023–24.[2]

Morley–Ellenbrook line
Overview
StatusIn planning
OwnerPublic Transport Authority
LocalePerth, Western Australia
TerminiBayswater
Ellenbrook
Stations5
Websitewww.metronet.wa.gov.au
Service
TypeCommuter rail
SystemTransperth
Operator(s)Transperth
Ridership12–18,000 (2031)[1]
History
Opened2023–24 (planned)[2]
Technical
Line length21 km (13 mi)
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Route map

Ellenbrook
Whiteman Park
Malaga
Noranda
to Midland     
Morley
to High Wycombe     
Bayswater
to Perth

History

The construction of the Ellenbrook line was announced by the Barnett Government in the lead up to the 2008 election. However nothing eventuated, and Premier Colin Barnett declared that there was not yet the demand.[3] It was again promised by the McGowan Government during the 2017 election campaign as part of its Metronet scheme.[4][5][6]

The route alignment for the line was confirmed in August 2019.[7] In April 2020, two consortia were shortlisted by the Public Transport Authority of Western Australia.[8] On 22 September 2020, MELconnx Consortium (led by Laing O’Rourke Australia Construction) was announced as the preferred group to build the line.[9] On 19 October 2020, the construction contract for the line was signed with MELconnx Consortium with early works to begin immediately.[10]

Route

The 21-kilometre (13 mi) line will diverge from the Midland line east of Bayswater station.[11][12] Bayswater station will become a central junction for the Morley-Ellenbrook and Forrestfield–Airport rail links, with the Forrestfield–Airport Link construction already commenced.[13]

Stations

It is proposed that the line will have five stations at Morley, Noranda, Malaga, Whiteman Park and Ellenbrook, with a station planned at Bennett Springs East.[14]

Ellenbrook station will be built in the Ellenbrook town centre.[15]

Whiteman station will serve the people around Brabham and Henley Brook areas and those visiting Whiteman Park.[15]

Malaga station will serve the people around Ballajura, Alexander Heights, Landsdale and the Malaga employment district.[15]

Noranda station will connect Benara Road to better serve the surrounding suburbs, with a proposed location of Benara Road and Tonkin Highway.[15]

Morley station will be built within Tonkin Highway, with high-frequency bus services connecting it with the Morley town centre.[15]

References
  1. "Parliamentary Debates - Parliament of Western Australia" (PDF). www.parliament.wa.gov.au. 24 October 2019. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  2. "WA fast-tracks $140 million of transport construction projects". Infrastructure Magazine. 5 May 2020. Retrieved 24 May 2020.
  3. Ellenbrook rail line shaping up as biggest WA political football ABC News 17 September 2017
  4. Ellenbrook train line plan: Lord Street dual carriageway is the first step, says Labor The West Australian 30 April 2017
  5. Metronet Progress on Track Premier of Western Australia 21 August 2017
  6. Metronet drives Perth expansion plans Metro Report International 23 August 2017
  7. "Western Australia finalises Morley-Ellenbrook rail line alignment". Railway Technology. 6 August 2019. Retrieved 8 August 2019.
  8. "Two shortlisted for line construction in Perth area". Railway Pro. 30 April 2020. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
  9. "Preferred proponent named for Morley-Ellenbrook Line". Metronet Latest News. 22 September 2020. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  10. "Contract signed for Morley-Ellenbrook Line construction". Rail Express. 19 October 2020. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  11. Planning works tender for Morley-Ellenbrook line Rail Express 27 October 2017
  12. WA begins Ellenbrook spur line consultation Rail Express 19 January 2018
  13. Bayswater Train Station: first stage of Ellenbrook rail line on track Perth Now 8 April 2018
  14. "Morley-Ellenbrook Line". www.metronet.wa.gov.au. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
  15. "Morley-Ellenbrook Line". www.metronet.wa.gov.au. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
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