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Perth railway station is the largest station on the Transperth network, serving the central business district of Perth, Western Australia. It serves as an interchange between the Armadale, Fremantle, Joondalup, Mandurah and Midland lines as well as Transwa's Australind service.

This article is about the railway station in Western Australia. For the railway station in Scotland, see Perth railway station (Scotland).

Perth
View of the station from platform 5
General information
LocationWellington Street, Roe Street
Perth, Western Australia
Australia
Coordinates31.951493°S 115.860448°E / -31.951493; 115.860448
Owned byTransperth
Operated byTransperth
Line(s)
  •      Armadale/Thornlie lines
  •      Fremantle line
  •      Joondalup line
  •      Mandurah line
  •      Midland line
  •      Airport line (future)
  •      Morley–Ellenbrook line (future)
  •      Australind
Platforms9 (3 side above ground, 2 islands above ground, 1 island below ground)
Tracks9
Bus routes15
ConnectionsBus transfer at Perth Busport, Wellington Street, and William Street
Construction
Structure typeGround & underground
Platform levels2
ParkingNo
Bicycle facilitiesYes
Disabled accessYes
Architectural styleNeoclassical
Other information
StatusStaffed
Station codeMPH
Fare zone1 /
History
Opened1 March 1881
ElectrifiedYes
Passengers
201738,159 daily[1]
Services
Preceding station Transperth Following station
Terminus Armadale line McIver
towards Armadale
Thornlie line McIver
towards Thornlie
through to Fremantle line Midland line McIver
towards Midland
through to Midland line Fremantle line
All, D
 City West
towards Shenton Park or Fremantle
through to Joondalup line Mandurah line
All, K, W
 Elizabeth Quay
towards Cockburn Central, Rockingham or Mandurah
Elizabeth Quay
Terminus
 Joondalup line
All, K, W
 Leederville
towards Whitfords, Clarkson or Butler
Future
City West
towards Claremont
 Airport line McIver
towards High Wycombe
Terminus Morley–Ellenbrook line McIver
towards Ellenbrook
Preceding station Transwa Following station
Terminus Australind Armadale
towards Bunbury
Western Australia Heritage Register
Official namePerth Railway Precinct
TypeState Registered Place
Designated28 August 2001
Reference no.2133
Location

History



Establishment


The station in 1921
The station in 1921

The foundation stone for the Richard Roach Jewell designed Perth station was laid on 10 May 1880, with the station opening on 1 March 1881 as part of the Eastern Railway from Fremantle to Guildford.[2][3][4] It had one through platform with a terminating dock platform at the east end.

A new larger Victorian Free Classical Style building designed by George Temple-Poole was opened on the site in 1894. The building has been expanded numerous times since being built, including the addition of two wings at the east and west ends of the building. A planned third storey and clocktower were never built.[5][6]

The station was the centre of the Western Australian Government Railways system with most regional trains originating from the station and was the headquarters of the Western Australian Government Railways until 1976.[7] A collection of freight and administrative offices and tearooms were part of the railway station complex.

The railway building has at times housed various commercial operations as well as police offices. The WA Craft Council was a tenant in the 1980s.[8]

For a considerable length of time, the forecourt area was used for car parking. This is now very limited except for official vehicles. The building had the Barrack Street and William Street bridges as limiting factors to its development; patrons were able to gain direct access to the station by escalators and walkways, though with the introduction of SmartRider gates the William Street entrance was fenced off and its walkway and exit eventually removed.


Changes


Wellington Street entrance in March 2005
Wellington Street entrance in March 2005

As early as the 1950s, there were moves and suggestions for the redevelopment of the station area.[9]

Following the cessation of most regional services, the completion of standard gauge tracks to East Perth station, and the relocation of most administrative offices to the Westrail Centre alongside, by the late 1970s Perth station remained as a terminus for The Australind service to Bunbury, as well as Transperth suburban services.

In connection with the electrification of the Armadale line, a ninth platform was added in 1992.[10]

As part of the New MetroRail project, the station was refurbished with new underground platforms built at a 90-degree angle to the existing platforms beneath Gordon Stephenson House to the east of William Street, between Wellington and Murray Streets.[11] The new platforms opened on 15 October 2007.[12][13] The underground platforms, numbered 1 and 2, are known as Perth Underground, but are considered part of the overall Perth station. The existing platforms were refurbished with the above ground platforms reduced from nine to seven.[11]

The underground platforms are linked to the original Perth station via a walkway under Wellington Street, and also via an entrance from the west end of the Murray Street pedestrian mall.[14][15]

In September 2013, a new Platform 9 on the Roe Street side of the station opened.[16] This new platform was temporarily used for special event services until mid-December 2013, before becoming part of the Midland line.[17]


Plaques formerly in entrance area to station


The railway station entrance area had plaques to commemorate the following events:


Platforms & services


See also: List of old Perth railway station platform arrangements
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Perth station
Legend
Track layout and
surrounding railyard
3
4
8
6
9
7
5
2
1
Source[18]
View of old Platform 2, now Platform 5
View of old Platform 2, now Platform 5

Platforms currently in use are as follows:

[2776] Perth Underground station platforms[19][20][21][22]
Stop Platform Line Stopping pattern Destination Notes
99601 1 Joondalup All stations Butler
K Clarkson Pattern K only operates on weekdays.[21]
W Whitfords Pattern W only operates on weekdays.[21]
99602 2 Mandurah All stations Mandurah
K Rockingham Pattern K only operates on weekdays.[22]
W Cockburn Central Pattern W only operates on weekdays.[22]
[2776] Main platforms[19][23][24][25][26]
Stop Platform Line Stopping pattern Destination Notes
95499 3 Australind All stations Bunbury Transwa service.[27][28]
99004 4 Thornlie T Thornlie [24]
99005 5 Armadale All stations, B, C Armadale [24]
99906 6 Armadale C# Armadale Peak hours on weekdays only.[24]
99007 7 Fremantle All stations, S Fremantle [26]
D Shenton Park Pattern D only operates on weekdays.[26]
S+ Showgrounds Pattern deviations to stop at Showgrounds.
99908 8 Midland All stations Midland Services coming from Fremantle tunnel arrive at this platform, proceeding to Midland[25][29]
99009 9 Midland Midland Special service platform
Joondalup P Terminates Pattern P operates once per weekday, after the morning peak.[21][30]

It is set to receive Airport line services commencing on 9 October 2022.[31][32]



Perth Underground Murray Street entrance
Perth Underground Murray Street entrance

Several Transperth bus routes stop adjacent to Perth station. Buses also operate from the nearby Perth Busport, and rail replacement services also depart from the nearby Perth Busport.

Stop Route Destination / description Notes
[12129] Beaufort Street 1 Blue CAT to Elizabeth Quay Bus Station → Northbridge → Elizabeth Quay Busport[33]Circular service[33]
[26788] Wellington Street
Eastbound, west of Barrack Street		 220 to Armadale Station via Albany Highway[34]
960 to Curtin University bus station via Wellington Street, Albany Highway & Kent Street[35]High frequency[35]
[12901] Wellington Street
Eastbound Red/Yellow CAT[36][37][38]		 2 Red CAT to East Perth → West Perth → East Perth[33]Circular service[33]
3 Yellow CAT to East Perth via Wellington Street[33]
[12902] Wellington Street
Eastbound, east of Horseshoe Bridge[36][37][38]		 41 to Bayswater via Lord Street, Eight Avenue, Maylands, Caledonian Street, Stone Street & Frington Street[39]
42 to Maylands via Lord Street & Peninsula Road[40]
48 to Morley Bus Station via Lord Street, Guildford Road & Bayswater Station[41]
55 to Bassendean via Lord Street, Guildford Road, Ashfield, Hardy Road & West Road[42]
60 to Morley Bus Station via William Street, North Street, Dundas Road & Walter Road West[43]
66 to Morley Bus Station via Beaufort Street & Russell Street[44]Limited stops[44]
950 Morley Bus Station via Beaufort Street[45]High frequency[45]
[12924] Wellington Street
Westbound Red/Yellow CAT[36][37][38]		 2 Red CAT to East Perth → West Perth → East Perth[33]Circular service[33]
3 Yellow CAT to West Perth via Wellington Street[33]
[26201] Wellington Street
Westbound		 220 to Perth Busport[46][34]
41, 42,
48, 55, 60,
66, 67, 68		 to Elizabeth Quay Bus Station[39][40][41][42][43][44][47][48]
950 to QEII Medical Centre via Mounts Bay Road, University of Western Australia & Hampden Road[45]High frequency[45]
960 to Mirrabooka bus station via Perth Busport, Fitzgerald Street, Alexander Drive & Yirrigan Drive[35]High frequency[35]
[10221] William Street
on Horseshoe Bridge		 1 Blue CAT to Elizabeth Quay Busport → Northbridge → Elizabeth Quay Busport[33]Circular service[33]

References


  1. "Welcome to Seaforth – the loneliest train station on the Perth rail network". Australian Broadcasting Corporation. 13 March 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  2. Newland, Andrew; Quinlan, Howard (2000). Australian Railway Routes 1854 – 2000. Redfern: Australian Railway Historical Society. p. 64. ISBN 0-909650-49-7.
  3. Higham, Geoffrey (2007). Marble Bar to Mandurah: A history of passenger rail services in Western Australia. Bassendean: Rail Heritage WA. pp. 10, 77. ISBN 978 0 9803922 0 3.
  4. History of Perth Only Perth
  5. Nock, Ossie (1971). Railways of Australia. London: Charles & Black. p. 226. ISBN 0 7136 1190 1.
  6. Perth Railway Precinct Stage Heritage Office
  7. Affleck, Fred (1978). On Track: The Making of Westrail, 1950–1976. Perth: Westrail. p. 171. ISBN 0724475605. OCLC 6489347.
  8. O'Connor, Porter and Salmon (1987). Challenges : fine Western Australian crafts : Crafts Council of Western Australia, Crafts Council Centre, Perth City Railway Station. Perth, W.A: Crafts Council of W.A.
  9. New Heart for Perth Society (1953–1974). New Heart for Perth Society records, 1953-1974 (manuscript). Retrieved 19 February 2016. See specifically the section 'Biography'.
  10. Beggs, Pam (12 June 1992). "Lifting of northern pedestrian overpass at Perth Station". Media Statements. Archived from the original on 26 March 2022. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
  11. "Perth CBD's first underground train station in operation". ABC News. 15 October 2007. Archived from the original on 22 July 2022. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
  12. "PTA Annual Report 2007/08". Public Transport Authority of Western Australia. Archived from the original on 26 March 2022. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
  13. "Fact Sheet: Pedestrian underpass" (PDF). Public Transport Authority. March 2012. Archived (PDF) from the original on 3 May 2022. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
  14. "PTA Annual Report 2013-14" (PDF). Public Transport Authority. Archived (PDF) from the original on 3 May 2022. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
  15. "September 2013 works update". Perth City Link. Public Transport Authority. 2 October 2013. Archived from the original on 26 June 2015. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
  16. "Midland Line Permanent Platform Change". Transperth. 11 December 2013. Archived from the original on 13 December 2013.
  17. "Manual – Rail Access" (PDF). Public Transport Authority. 19 August 2022. Archived (PDF) from the original on 1 September 2022. Retrieved 10 September 2022.
  18. Farrell, Michael. "SmartRider". Metrodroid Wiki. GitHub. Archived from the original on 12 November 2020. Retrieved 12 September 2022.
  19. "Stops Near You (99601)". Transperth. Government of Western Australia. Archived from the original on 12 September 2022. Retrieved 12 September 2022.
  20. "Joondalup Line Timetable" (PDF). Transperth. 22 September 2019. Retrieved 12 September 2022.
  21. "Mandurah Line Timetable" (PDF). Transperth. 22 September 2019. Retrieved 12 September 2022.
  22. "Stops Near You (99007)". Transperth. Government of Western Australia. Archived from the original on 12 September 2022. Retrieved 12 September 2022.
  23. "Armadale/Thornlie Line Timetable" (PDF). Transperth. 22 September 2019. Retrieved 12 September 2022.
  24. "Midland Line Timetable" (PDF). Transperth. 22 September 2019. Retrieved 12 September 2022.
  25. "Fremantle Line Timetable" (PDF). Transperth. 22 September 2019. Retrieved 12 September 2022.
  26. "Perth Station - Access Map" (PDF). Transperth. 31 August 2020. Archived (PDF) from the original on 24 March 2022. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
  27. "Perth Stn Transwa Rail Perth". OpenMobilityData. 12 September 2022. Archived from the original on 14 September 2022. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
  28. Midland Line – Platform Change Transperth 25 August 2014
  29. "Journey Planner (Whitfords Station to Perth Stn Platform 9)". Transperth. Archived from the original on 12 September 2022. Retrieved 12 September 2022.
  30. "All aboard: date set for opening of METRONET Forrestfield-Airport Link". Media Statements. 16 August 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  31. de Kruijff, Peter (16 August 2022). "Long-delayed $1.9b Forrestfield-Airport rail link to open in October". WAtoday. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
  32. Perth CAT Timetable 203 (PDF). Transperth. n.d. [effective from 10 March 2019].
  33. "Route 220". Bus Timetable 3 (PDF). Transperth. n.d. [effective from 7 October 2018].
  34. "Route 960". Bus Timetable 210 (PDF). Transperth. n.d. [effective from 10 March 2019].
  35. Routes 28, 81, 84, 85, 91, 92, 95, 213, 220, 401, School Specials, Blue, Red and Yellow CAT services – Forrest Place disruptions, Transperth website, retrieved 10 March 2010
  36. Routes 28, 81, 84, 91, 92, 213, 220, 401, Red and Yellow CATs – Forrest Place bus stops reintroduction, Transperth website, retrieved 1 September 2011
  37. Routes 23, 28, 30, 31, 34, 78, 79, 81, 92, 102, 107, 213, 220, 401, 881, 940, school specials, Red and Yellow CAT – service disruptions, Transperth website, retrieved 20 May 2012
  38. "Route 41". Bus Timetable 103 (PDF). Transperth. n.d. [effective from 25 August 2019].
  39. "Route 42". Bus Timetable 103 (PDF). Transperth. n.d. [effective from 25 August 2019].
  40. "Route 48". Bus Timetable 103 (PDF). Transperth. n.d. [effective from 25 August 2019].
  41. "Route 55". Bus Timetable 103 (PDF). Transperth. n.d. [effective from 25 August 2019].
  42. "Route 60". Bus Timetable 102 (PDF). Transperth. n.d. [effective from 25 August 2019].
  43. "Route 66". Bus Timetable 106 (PDF). Transperth. n.d. [effective from 4 November 2018].
  44. "Route 950". Bus Timetable 202 (PDF). Transperth. n.d. [effective from 5 August 2018].
  45. Bus Route 16 Timetable. Transperth.
  46. "Route 67". Bus Timetable 106 (PDF). Transperth. n.d. [effective from 4 November 2018].
  47. "Route 68". Bus Timetable 106 (PDF). Transperth. n.d. [effective from 4 November 2018].

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