Joondalup line

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Joondalup line
A B-series train on the Mitchell Freeway median strip in October 2006
Overview
OwnerPublic Transport Authority
Termini
Continues asMandurah line
Stations13
Service
TypeCommuter rail
SystemTransperth
Operator(s)Transperth Train Operations
Rolling stockTransperth B-series train
Transperth C-series train
Ridership14,045,991 (year to June 2023)
History
Opened20 December 1992
Technical
Line length40.7 km (25.3 mi)
Track gauge1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in)
Electrification25 kV 50 Hz AC from overhead catenary
Route map

Legend
km
Yanchep
Eglinton
Alkimos
↑ planned extension
40.7
Butler Bus transfer
Butler Boulevard flyover
Benenden Avenue flyover
Landbeach Boulevard flyover
Mitchell Freeway northbound
00.0
Nowergup depot
Hester Avenue flyover
33.2
Clarkson Bus transfer
Neerabup Road flyover
Burns Beach Road
29.2
 Currambine
00.0
Moore Drive flyover
Mitchell Freeway tunnel
Shenton Avenue tunnel
Joondalup Drive tunnel
Lawley Court flyover
26.2
 Joondalup Bus transfer
00.0
00.0
Collier Pass tunnel
Joondalup Drive tunnel
00.0
Mitchell Freeway tunnel
Eddystone Avenue flyover
22.9
Edgewater
Ocean Reef Road flyover
Whitfords turnback
Whitfords Avenue flyover
19.8
Whitfords Bus transfer
Hepburn Avenue flyover
17.7
Greenwood
Warwick Road flyover
14.5
Warwick Bus transfer
Beach Road flyover
Reid Highway flyover
Erindale Road flyover
Karrinyup Road flyover
Cedric Street flyover
Stirling Bus Interchange
08.8
Stirling Bus transfer CircleRoute
Hutton Street flyover
Scarborough Beach Road
05.6
Glendalough Bus transfer
Powis Street
Vincent Street
02.4
 Leederville
00.0
Fremantle line
00.0
Leederville turnback
Loftus Street flyover
Graham Farmer Freeway northbound flyover
Mitchell Freeway northbound flyover
Roe Street tunnel
Roe Street
Mitchell Freeway
00.0
Fremantle line
James Street Bus Bridge
William Street tunnel
00.0
 Perth Bus transfer Transwa Free Transit Zone
Armadale line and Midland line
-0.6
 Elizabeth Quay Bus transfer Free Transit Zone
continues to Mandurah line
Railways in Perth
Airport
Armadale
Fremantle
Joondalup
Mandurah
Midland
Thornlie
List of Transperth stations
This diagram:

The Joondalup line is a commuter rail service in Western Australia, linking the Perth central business district (CBD) with the metropolitan area's north-western suburbs. The service is operated on the Northern Suburbs Railway by Transperth Train Operations,[1][2] a division of the Public Transport Authority, and is part of the Transperth network. It is 40.7 kilometres (25.3 mi) long and serves 13 stations. The service is currently being extended to Yanchep.[3]

Construction of the infrastructure for the service began on 14 November 1989. It opened between Perth station and Joondalup station on 20 December 1992, albeit with only Perth, Leederville, Edgewater and Joondalup stations operational. The remaining stations began operating on 21 March 1993 and the line was completed to Currambine on 8 August 1993. The service has been extended beyond the original terminus several times since, with the current extension to Yanchep scheduled to be completed by early 2024.[3][4]

Trains take 38 minutes to get from Perth Underground station to Butler station. The service is the second busiest on the Transperth network, with 14,045,991 boardings in the 2022–23 financial year. Headways are at least every 15 minutes during the day, rising to every 5 minutes on parts during peak time. Trains through-run south beyond Perth Underground and Elizabeth Quay as the Mandurah line.

History[edit]

Part of Joondalup railway station in 2014
Further information: Northern Suburbs Transit System

Construction of the railway line commenced with Premier Peter Dowding driving the first spike on 14 November 1989. The line to Joondalup was opened by Premier Carmen Lawrence on 20 December 1992.[5][6][7] Initially only Leederville, Edgewater and Joondalup stations were opened with the remaining stations opened as completed for a full service to commence on 21 March 1993.[8][9] A realignment of the entire Transperth bus system was undertaken whereby the new railway stations became bus interchanges. On 8 August 1993, the line was completed to Currambine.[10][11]

Initially, service frequencies were similar to those for the Fremantle line as lower passenger numbers were anticipated; however, overcrowding saw the doubling of services between Perth and Whitfords on weekdays. Services were reverted to Fremantle line frequencies between 09:00 and 14:00 on 28 June 2009 due to low passenger numbers on those services.[12]

On 4 October 2004, the line was extended to Clarkson as part of the New MetroRail project. Nowergup depot opened at the same time.[1][13] On 29 January 2005, Greenwood was opened to alleviate pressure at the adjacent Warwick and Whitfords stations.[5][14]

On 8 August 2005, the service, which previously continued south from Perth station onto the Armadale line, was curtailed at Perth and no longer provided a through service. On 15 October 2007, Joondalup line trains began running to Perth Underground and Elizabeth Quay stations via new tunnels under central Perth.[15]

On 23 December 2007, the opening of the Mandurah line resulted in Joondalup services operating through to Mandurah.[citation needed] On 21 September 2014, the service was extended to Butler.[16]

Yanchep extension[edit]

Labor promised ahead of the 2017 state election that it would build the Yanchep Rail Extension as part of its revised Metronet plans. It was promised that the extension would open in 2021 and cost $386 million.[17]

The September 2017 state budget gave the Yanchep Rail Extension a cost of $520.2 million.[18][19][20]

The business case for the Yanchep Rail Extension was submitted to Infrastructure Australia in August 2017.[21] In November 2018, Infrastructure Australia released its assessment of the project, adding the project to the Infrastructure Priority List as a "High Priority Project" and giving it a projected economic benefit of $2.549 billion and a benefit–cost ratio of 2.6. Infrastructure Australia recommended that the contract for the Thornlie–Cockburn Link be combined with the contract for the Yanchep Rail Extension of the Joondalup line to save costs during procurement.[22][23][24] The Infrastructure Australia assessment allowed $700 million in federal funding to be spent on the Yanchep Rail Extension and the Thornlie–Cockburn Link, of which $350 million was for the Yanchep Rail Extension.[25][26]

Enabling legislation was introduced to the Parliament of Western Australia in May 2018[27][28] and passed in November 2018.[29] The project definition plan, detailing the scope of the project, for the Yanchep Rail Extension was approved by state cabinet in July 2018.[30]

A request for proposal was released in September 2018 for the design and construct contract for the Yanchep Rail Extension and the Thornlie–Cockburn Link.[31][32] Two consortia were shortlisted in April 2019: METROconnex, a joint venture between Coleman Rail, Clough Group, and Georgiou Group; and NEWest Alliance, a joint venture between CPB Contractors and Downer.[33][34][35] In November 2019, NEWest Alliance was announced as the preferred proponent to design and build the Yanchep Rail Extension and the Thornlie–Cockburn Link.[36][37][38] The following month, the contract was signed.[39][40][41] The cost of the Yanchep Rail Extension at the time was $531.7 million.[42]

A drone shot of a sandy construction site
Howden Road bridge under construction in August 2023
A drone shot of a sandy construction site
Alkimos station under construction in August 2023

Early works began in November 2019 and a sod turning ceremony took place on 24 November, making the Yanchep Rail Extension the second Metronet project to begin construction, after the Forrestfield–Airport Link.[42] Major works on the Yanchep Rail Extension began in mid-2020.[43] Construction at Alkimos station had begun by March 2021, with the first major concrete pour taking place that month.[44]

In June 2021, PerthNow reported that work on the Yanchep Rail Extension had stalled, but the PTA was still saying the extension would open in late 2022.[45] The government first raised the potential for a delay in July 2021,[46] and after the September 2021 state budget, it was revealed that the Yanchep Rail Extension's opening date would be delayed by a year to late 2023 due to a skills shortage and to ease pressure on Western Australia's construction industry.[47][48][49] To cut costs, the construction of a shared path along the Yanchep Rail Extension was cancelled, with the decision being justified by there being a shared path already along Marmion Avenue and a proposed one to be constructed as part of the extension of the Mitchell Freeway. The decision to cancel the shared path was criticised by cycling groups and the City of Wanneroo.[50][51][52] By the end of 2021, work on all three stations was underway. At Eglinton and Yanchep stations, the foundations were being poured, and at Alkimos station, retaining walls had been put up.[53][54]

The May 2022 state budget revealed a $175.3 million cost increase,[55] and the May 2023 state budget revealed a $375.3 million cost increase,[56][57][58] bringing the extension's total cost to $1.08 billion.[59] The March 2022 federal budget revealed the federal government would provide $90 million of additional funding for the project, bringing its share of the project to $440 million.[60][61] After the May 2023 budget, the government said that the Yanchep extension "is due for completion at the end of 2023, with services commencing in the new year"[62] That month, the first 2.7 kilometres (1.7 mi) of track had been laid.[63][64] The first train ran on the Yanchep Rail Extension on 22 December 2023. Passenger services are scheduled to commence in the first half of 2024.[65][59][66]

Future[edit]

There are provisions for a special events station to be built to service Arena Joondalup. However, there are currently no plans for that to go ahead.[67][68]

Description[edit]

The railway has a gauge of 1,067 millimetres (3 ft 6 in); the same as the rest of the Transperth network. South of Currambine, the line is designed for a maximum speed of 110 kilometres per hour (68 mph); north of Currambine, the line is designed for a maximum speed of 130 kilometres per hour (81 mph).[citation needed] During hot weather, the tracks can distort. As a result, train speeds are reduced by approximately 20 kilometres per hour (12 mph) when the air temperature is above 39 °C (102 °F), and by an additional 10 kilometres per hour (6.2 mph) when the air temperature is above 41 °C (106 °F).[69][70]

The Transperth network currently uses fixed block signalling and automatic train protection, which stops trains that pass a red signal and slows trains that drive too fast.[71]: 21  These systems will be replaced by an automatic train control system, likely a communications-based train control system.[71]: 27  The new systems are planned to be in place on the Joondalup line by June 2029,[71]: 77  and will allow up to at least 30 trains per hour to use the line.[71]: 28 

Route[edit]

Map
Transperth system map, with the Joondalup line in green, and the Yanchep extension in grey

At its southern end, the service (travelling north) begins as a continuation of the Mandurah line at Elizabeth Quay and (travelling south) ends as a continuation of the Mandurah line at Perth Underground. The 1.5-kilometre-long (0.93 mi) section through the Perth CBD runs underground, passing underneath the Fremantle line at Yagan Square which at their crossing also runs underground. The service surfaces and enters the median of the Mitchell Freeway. It continues north along the freeway until Butler, only exiting the median to pass through the centre of Joondalup, the major suburban centre fed by the service. At Butler, the service veers off to the west, terminating at Butler railway station.

Stations[edit]

Underground station concourse, with lifts and escalators down to platform level
Perth Underground station
Island railway platform with escalators going down and a metal shelter and glass side walls
Glendalough station
Large concrete structure with buses over island platform
Whitfords station
Side platforms in a cutting with train
Butler station
Key
Icon Purpose
† Under construction
Station Distance from Perth[72] Fare zone Location Opened Connections
km mi
Elizabeth Quay -0.6 -0.4 1/FTZ Perth 15 October 2007 Bus at Elizabeth Quay Bus Station
Services continue on the Mandurah line
Perth Underground 0.0 0.0 1/FTZ Perth 15 October 2007 Bus at Perth Busport
Australind, Airport, Armadale, Fremantle, Midland and Thornlie lines
Leederville 2.4 1.5 1 Leederville, West Leederville 20 December 1992 Bus
Glendalough 5.6 3.5 1 Glendalough, Osborne Park, Mount Hawthorn 21 March 1993 Bus
Stirling 8.8 5.5 2 Innaloo, Osborne Park, Stirling 21 March 1993 Bus
Warwick 14.5 9.0 2 Carine, Duncraig, Hamersley, Warwick 21 March 1993 Bus
Greenwood 17.7 11.0 2 Duncraig, Greenwood, Kingsley, Padbury, Sorrento 29 January 2005
Whitfords 19.8 12.3 3 Craigie, Kingsley, Padbury, Woodvale 21 March 1993 Bus
Edgewater 22.9 14.2 3 Edgewater, Heathridge 20 December 1992
Joondalup 26.2 16.3 3 Joondalup 20 December 1992 Bus
Currambine 29.2 18.1 4 Currambine, Joondalup 8 August 1993
Clarkson 33.2 20.6 4 Clarkson 4 October 2004 Bus
Butler 40.7 25.3 5 Butler 21 September 2014 Bus
Alkimos† 5 Alkimos 2024 Bus
Eglinton† 5 Eglinton 2024 Bus
Yanchep† 6 Yanchep 2024 Bus

Service[edit]

The Joondalup line has three stopping patterns in addition to all stops services. All stops services run every 15 minutes during the day Monday to Sunday, every 10 minutes during the weekday peak, and every half an hour or every hour at night. In addition, there is the W stopping pattern, which stops at all stations between Elizabeth Quay and Whitfords, terminating there. This runs every 10 minutes during the weekday peak, so stations between Perth and Whitfords have a service every 5 minutes in each direction during peak. There is also the K stopping pattern, which stops at all stations between Perth and Clarkson, terminating there. This runs every 10 minutes towards Perth before peak instead of W pattern services, and every 10 minutes towards Clarkson after peak instead of W pattern services. The other stopping pattern is the P stopping pattern, which runs from Whitfords to Perth Station, instead of Perth Underground. There is one P stopping pattern service per weekday, departing Whitfords at the end of the morning peak.[73][74]

Rolling stock[edit]

Electric passenger train viewed from bridge
Transperth B-series train south of Butler station

Transperth B-series trains and C-series trains run on the Joondalup line. The B-series trains are three cars long each, and are typically coupled together to form six car sets. These trains have a maximum speed of 130 kilometres per hour (81 mph), and have two doors on each side per car.[75] The C-series trains are six cars long, have a maximum speed of 130 kilometres per hour (81 mph), and have three doors on each side per car, which help reduce dwell times at stations compared to the B-series, making 18 trains per hour possible.[76] Previously, there were Transperth A-series trains operating on the line. These trains are two cars long, typically coupled together to form four car sets, have a maximum speed of 110 kilometres per hour (68 mph), and have two doors on each side per car. As more B-series trains were delivered, A-series trains were moved from the Joondalup and Mandurah lines to the other lines on the network.[77] The C-series trains entered service on 8 April 2024.[78][79] The B-series trains will be gradually transferred onto the other lines to replace A-series trains.[76][80] By about 2031, all trains on the Joondalup line will be C-series trains.[71]: 79 

In May 2002, the government signed a contract with EDI Rail–Bombardier Transportation for the delivery and maintenance of 31 three car B-series trains, and the construction of the Nowergup depot.[75] In December 2006, the government signed another contract for 15 more three car B-series trains.[81][82] The first of these additional railcars were delivered in 2009, allowing several A-series trains to be moved from the Joondalup and Mandurah lines to other lines on the network, and for frequencies to increase on most lines, including the Joondalup line.[77] In July 2011,[83] the government ordered 15 more three car B-series trains.[84][85] In August 2012, this order was increased by two, to cater for the opening of Aubin Grove station on the Mandurah line. In November 2012, this order was increased by five, bringing the total order to 22 three car trains.[83][86] By the final delivery from that order, all trains operating on the Joondalup and Mandurah lines were B-series trains.[86] In December 2019, the government signed a contract with Alstom for the construction of 41 six car C-series trains.[87] These trains are expected to enter service on 8 April 2024.[78][79]

Most trains on the Joondalup line are stored and cleaned at Nowergup depot. There is also Mandurah depot on the southern end of the Mandurah line, which can store and clean a smaller number of trains. Maintenance occurs at Nowergup depot.[citation needed]

Patronage[edit]

Below is the annual patronage of the Joondalup line from July 2010 to June 2023. Figures are provided as total boardings, which includes all fare-paying boardings and free travel on stations within the free transit zones as well as transfers between stations. The figures for rail replacement and special events services are not included in the total.[88]

Joondalup line annual patronage
Year Patronage ±%
2010–11 15,611,836 —
2011–12 16,700,234 +6.97%
2012–13 17,449,891 +4.49%
2013–14 16,897,361 −3.17%
2014–15 17,105,797 +1.23%
2015–16 16,917,029 −1.10%
2016–17 16,658,559 −1.53%
2017–18 16,477,387 −1.09%
2018–19 16,531,788 +0.33%
2019–20 13,374,710 −19.10%
2020–21 11,885,779 −11.13%
2021–22 11,752,572 −1.12%
2022–23 14,045,991 +19.51%

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