During the Armadale and Thornlie Line shutdown the PTA is undertaking major maintenance work between Kenwick and Sherwood stations. The work is essential due to the age of the infrastructure and will reduce the demand for shutdowns in the future.
The work includes the renewal of 15kms of track, 25 pedestrian crossings and 10 level crossings, and improving and installing new drainage systems. Upgrades to the overhead lines, communications, and signals facilities to connect to works being completed on the Victoria-Park Canning Level Crossing Removal and Byford Rail Extension projects are also part of the program.
Out of Hours works
The Public Transport Authority (PTA) will be undertaking track commissioning works in preparation for the reopening of the Armadale Line.
From Monday 22 September to Saturday 26 September, 6 pm to 6 am, there will be out-of-hours track tamping works between Kenwick and Sherwood stations.
From 6 pm Saturday, 27 September to 6 pm Monday, 29 September, there will be 24-hour track tamping works taking place.
These works will also require nightly closure of some pedestrian and vehicle level crossings. Traffic management and detours will be in place.
Crossings will be taking place as per the schedule:
- From 7 pm Monday, 22 September to 6 am Tuesday, 23 September
- Lake Road pedestrian crossing
- From 7 pm Wednesday, 24 September to 6 am Thursday 25 September
- Ottaway Street pedestrian crossing
- Sherwood Station pedestrian crossing
- From 7 pm Thursday, 25 September to 6 am Friday, 26 September
- Fremantle Road pedestrian and vehicle level crossings
- From 7 pm Friday, 26 September to 6 am Saturday, 27 September
- Ottaway Street pedestrian crossing
- Solent Road pedestrian and vehicle level crossing
- From 7 pm Saturday, 27 September to 6 am Sunday, 28 September
- Wanaping Road pedestrian and vehicle level crossing
- From 7 pm Sunday, 28 September to 6 am Monday 29 September
- Albany Highway pedestrian and vehicle level crossings
All work will take place within the rail reserve and will involve the use of tamping and regulating machines.
While every effort will be made to minimise noise, some disturbance may be unavoidable.
If you have any questions on the works, please contact info@metronet.wa.gov.au or contact the 24/7 Infoline on (08) 9326 3666.