﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Thu, 09 Jul 2026 02:22:08 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:ev="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/event/"><channel><title>Public Transport Authority of Western Australia</title><link>https://www.pta.wa.gov.au:443/news/media-statements/rss/3050</link><atom:link href="https://www.pta.wa.gov.au:443/news/media-statements/rss/3050" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Albina Skender]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[New era for the Australind as train services return]]></title><link>https://www.pta.wa.gov.au/news/media-statements/new-era-for-the-australind-as-train-services-return</link><description><![CDATA[ The South West community will today celebrate the return of the new and improved Australind train service reconnecting Perth to Bunbury. 

 The first of four new modern Australind trains will ...]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 08:02:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.pta.wa.gov.au/news/media-statements/new-era-for-the-australind-as-train-services-return</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b0e18e61-56f0-4aaa-b9ac-4480c878e1b3-6670]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Albina Skender]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Australia's first locally made electric articulated bus to roll out in Perth]]></title><link>https://www.pta.wa.gov.au/news/media-statements/australias-first-locally-made-electric-articulated-bus-to-roll-out-in-perth</link><description><![CDATA[ In a first for Australia, Transperth will introduce two locally made electric articulated 'bendy' buses to its fleet. 

 The buses are the first of their kind in Australia and are being built in ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:04:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.pta.wa.gov.au/news/media-statements/australias-first-locally-made-electric-articulated-bus-to-roll-out-in-perth</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b0e18e61-56f0-4aaa-b9ac-4480c878e1b3-6671]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Albina Skender]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Construction begins on METRONET on Swan electric ferry fleet]]></title><link>https://www.pta.wa.gov.au/news/media-statements/construction-begins-on-metronet-on-swan-electric-ferry-fleet</link><description><![CDATA[ The METRONET on Swan Ferry Service Expansion project has reached an important milestone, with a keel laying ceremony officially marking the start of vessel construction. 

 In a first for Western ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:05:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.pta.wa.gov.au/news/media-statements/construction-begins-on-metronet-on-swan-electric-ferry-fleet</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b0e18e61-56f0-4aaa-b9ac-4480c878e1b3-6672]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Albina Skender]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Names announced for new Australind trains ahead of service return]]></title><link>https://www.pta.wa.gov.au/news/media-statements/names-announced-for-new-australind-trains-ahead-of-service-return</link><description><![CDATA[ The names of the four new Australind trains have been revealed ahead of the service's return on Monday, 29 June 2026. 

 The WA-made three-car trains will be rolled out in stages and are set to ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:06:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.pta.wa.gov.au/news/media-statements/names-announced-for-new-australind-trains-ahead-of-service-return</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b0e18e61-56f0-4aaa-b9ac-4480c878e1b3-6673]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Albina Skender]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Increased Broome bus services to roll out from 5 July]]></title><link>https://www.pta.wa.gov.au/news/media-statements/increased-broome-bus-services-to-roll-out-from-5-july</link><description><![CDATA[ More TransBroome bus services will roll out from Sunday, 5 July with new payment options to make it easier for residents and visitors to jump on public transport. 

 Four additional buses, new bus ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:08:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.pta.wa.gov.au/news/media-statements/increased-broome-bus-services-to-roll-out-from-5-july</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b0e18e61-56f0-4aaa-b9ac-4480c878e1b3-6674]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Albina Skender]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Australind train service set to return between Perth and Bunbury]]></title><link>https://www.pta.wa.gov.au/news/media-statements/australind-train-service-set-to-return-between-perth-and-bunbury</link><description><![CDATA[ The Australind train service is set to formally resume from Monday, 29 June 2026. 

 The service will reconnect Perth and Bunbury, with four new Australind trains set to provide passengers a more ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.pta.wa.gov.au/news/media-statements/australind-train-service-set-to-return-between-perth-and-bunbury</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b0e18e61-56f0-4aaa-b9ac-4480c878e1b3-6651]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Albina Skender]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Expanded Broome bus services secured with $14 million investment]]></title><link>https://www.pta.wa.gov.au/news/media-statements/expanded-broome-bus-services-secured-with-14-million-investment</link><description><![CDATA[ The State Government will continue and expand TransBroome bus services supported by a $14.2 million commitment in the State Budget 2026-27. 

 After the Broome Explorer Bus Service ceased ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:22:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.pta.wa.gov.au/news/media-statements/expanded-broome-bus-services-secured-with-14-million-investment</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b0e18e61-56f0-4aaa-b9ac-4480c878e1b3-6652]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Albina Skender]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[The New METRONET Midland Station is officially open]]></title><link>https://www.pta.wa.gov.au/news/media-statements/the-new-metronet-midland-station-is-officially-open</link><description><![CDATA[ The new METRONET Midland Station is officially open, marking a historic milestone in the transformation of Perth's public transport network. 

 The construction of a modern, better-connected ...]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 06:54:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.pta.wa.gov.au/news/media-statements/the-new-metronet-midland-station-is-officially-open</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b0e18e61-56f0-4aaa-b9ac-4480c878e1b3-6618]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Albina Skender]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Ten-day community event to light up Long Park]]></title><link>https://www.pta.wa.gov.au/news/media-statements/ten-day-community-event-to-light-up-long-park</link><description><![CDATA[ Perth's longest linear park will be bustling with activity from today until 8 February thanks to a special community event the whole family can enjoy. 

 
   Long Park to come alive for ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:57:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.pta.wa.gov.au/news/media-statements/ten-day-community-event-to-light-up-long-park</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b0e18e61-56f0-4aaa-b9ac-4480c878e1b3-6619]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Albina Skender]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Ring in 2026 with free public transport after midnight]]></title><link>https://www.pta.wa.gov.au/news/media-statements/ring-in-2026-with-free-public-transport-after-midnight-1</link><description><![CDATA[ Transperth has travel arrangements covered for everybody celebrating on New Year's Eve, with extra services and a free ride home after midnight. 

 
   Free travel on public transport from ...]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://www.pta.wa.gov.au/news/media-statements/ring-in-2026-with-free-public-transport-after-midnight-1</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b0e18e61-56f0-4aaa-b9ac-4480c878e1b3-6621]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>