Morley–Ellenbrook railway line

The Morley–Ellenbrook line is a planned suburban railway line to be built as part of Metronet in Perth, Western Australia. Construction is planned to begin in 2021.[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 Trains
Ridership12–18,000 (2031)[1]
History
Opened2023–24 (planned)[2][3]
Technical
Line length21 km (13 mi)
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Route map

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

History

The construction of the Morley–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.[4] It was again promised by the McGowan Government during the 2017 election campaign as part of its Metronet scheme.[5][6][7]

The route alignment for the line was confirmed in August 2019.[8] In April 2020, two consortia were shortlisted by the Public Transport Authority of Western Australia.[9] On 22 September 2020, MELconnx Consortium (led by Laing O’Rourke) was announced as the preferred group to build the line.[10] On 19 October 2020, the construction contract for the line was signed with MELconnx Consortium with early works to begin immediately.[11][12]

Route

The 21-kilometre (13 mi) line will diverge from the Midland Line east of Bayswater Station.[13][14] The line then travels in the centre of Tonkin Highway, through land north of Marshall Road and along the western side of Drumpellier Drive before ending in Ellenbrook.[15]

Bayswater station will become a central junction for the Morley–Ellenbrook and Airport lines, with construction already underway on the Forrestfield-Airport Link.[16]

Stations

The line will have five stations at Morley, Noranda, Malaga, Whiteman Park and Ellenbrook, with a station planned at Bennett Springs East.[15]

Ellenbrook Station will be built in the Ellenbrook town centre.[17]

Whiteman Park Station will serve the people around Brabham and Henley Brook areas and those visiting Whiteman Park.[18]

Malaga Station will serve the people around Ballajura, Alexander Heights, Landsdale and the Malaga employment district.[19]

Noranda Station will connect Benara Road to better serve the surrounding suburbs, located under Benara Road in the Tonkin Highway median.[20]

Morley Station will be built within Tonkin Highway under the Broun Avenue bridge, with high-frequency bus services connecting it with the Morley town centre.[21]

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. "Main construction contract awarded for highly anticipated METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line". 18 October 2020. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
  4. Ellenbrook rail line shaping up as biggest WA political football ABC News 17 September 2017
  5. Ellenbrook train line plan: Lord Street dual carriageway is the first step, says Labor The West Australian 30 April 2017
  6. Metronet Progress on Track Premier of Western Australia 21 August 2017
  7. Metronet drives Perth expansion plans Metro Report International 23 August 2017
  8. "Western Australia finalises Morley-Ellenbrook rail line alignment". Railway Technology. 6 August 2019. Retrieved 8 August 2019.
  9. "Two shortlisted for line construction in Perth area". Railway Pro. 30 April 2020. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
  10. "Preferred proponent named for Morley-Ellenbrook Line". Metronet. 22 September 2020. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  11. "Contract signed for Morley-Ellenbrook Line construction". Rail Express. 19 October 2020. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  12. "Signed on the dotted Morley-Ellenbrook Line". Metronet. 19 October 2020.
  13. Planning works tender for Morley-Ellenbrook line Rail Express 27 October 2017
  14. WA begins Ellenbrook spur line consultation Rail Express 19 January 2018
  15. "Morley-Ellenbrook Line". Metronet. Retrieved 17 December 2019.
  16. Bayswater Train Station: first stage of Ellenbrook rail line on track Perth Now 8 April 2018
  17. "Ellenbrook Station". Metronet. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
  18. "Whiteman Park Station". Metronet. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
  19. "Malaga Station". Metronet. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
  20. "Noranda Station". Metronet. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
  21. "Morley Station". Metronet. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
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