The Armadale rail line into Perth's CBD, which transports thousands of commuters a day, will be out of action for about 18 months as the line is upgraded and extended.
Thousands of Perth commuters will have their travel plans disrupted for about 18 months as the Armadale rail line is shut down for an upgrade and extension.There are about 20,000 boardings on the service each weekdayThe 129-year-old train line to Perth's south-east will be transformed as part of the government's Metronet project.About $2 billion of state and federal money will pay for the work, which includes elevating the rail line through Victoria Park and Cannington.
"In making this decision, there were a number of options assessed, but it was clear that with this decision, the level of disruption is for a shorter period of time and is safer," she said. Transport Minister Rita Saffioti says the line's total closure is seen as the safest and most efficient option. The work is also expected to affect the Australind Train Service so those passengers will also be surveyed.'It's a bit of a hassle': commuter
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