Story: Department of Transport - Airport
Episode: 13
Presenter: Pete Curulli
Air date: 28th May 2023

Pete makes his way home from his latest destination using the Department of transport’s new, convenient and easy way from the airport - the new railway lines.

• WA’s transport infrastructure is getting a major upgrade, which includes new rail lines, stations and shared paths, modern marina facilities and safer roads, all working together to better connect our communities.
• The recently completed METRONET Forrestfield-Airport Link, now referred to as the Airport Line, provides a new rail service to the eastern suburbs of Perth - With three new stations at Redcliffe, Airport Central and High Wycombe.
• The line operates between Claremont and High Wycombe, via Perth Station, with fares capped at $5 providing increased connectivity between Perth hills and the city, benefitting both locals and visitors.
• The Airport Line adds 8.5 kilometres to Perth’s rail network and travels underneath the Swan River and Perth Airport, reaching approximately 27 metres below ground at its deepest point.
• Airport Central Station currently hosts the largest operational escalator in the southern hemisphere.

For more information:
https://www.buildingfortomorrow.wa.gov.au