- First electric bus begins service on Joondalup CAT route today
- Four buses to take part in trial of the electric battery technology
- Joondalup bus depot modified to include high-voltage EV charging system
- Major step forward in sustainable public transport technology
- New Purple CAT bus service now operating with 46 new stops
- Services Kings Park, UWA, Perth Children's Hospital and Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
- Additional stops added to Red and Blue CAT bus route in December 2021
- Increased number of stops means passengers now need to hail bus and ring bell to alight
- Railway (METRONET) Amendment Bill 2022 introduced to Parliament today
- Authorises construction of Armadale Line projects including Byford Rail Extension and Victoria Park-Canning Level Crossing Removal
- Projects will create thousands of local jobs and upgrade 129-year-old rail line
- 18-month temporary shutdown to commence in early 2023, with passenger survey to commence shortly
- Major projects to transform 129-year-old Armadale Line
- Includes extending train line to Byford and elevating rail through Victoria Park and Cannington
- Work includes six brand new stations, the removal of 12 level crossings and creating new open community spaces
- Will provide new transport options for south-east suburbs and create thousands of jobs
- Armadale Line to be shut down for up to 18 months to facilitate major works from 2023
- Commuters urged to have their say on how replacement services are best provided