As part of METRONET's Thornlie-Cockburn Link Project, there will be essential works on the Mandurah Line resulting in a major disruption to train services between Elizabeth Quay and Aubin Grove stations.
For more information on the project visit METRONET's website.
Mandurah Line trains will be cancelled between Aubin Grove and Elizabeth Quay stations from first service on Monday 26 December 2022 until last service on Tuesday 3 January 2023.
The Christmas-New Year period has been chosen because travel data shows that this is the quietest time for both public transport and the freeway (where train replacement services will operate).
Many people have holidays during this time, with both universities and schools on their summer breaks. This enables some people to have more flexibility in their travel behaviour; where they can travel at less busy times, delay travel altogether, or have more time to make a journey.
Mandurah Line trains will be cancelled between Aubin Grove and Elizabeth Quay stations with train replacement buses operating.
Trains will operate between Aubin Grove and Mandurah stations on a reduced 15-minute frequency during peak periods.
A comprehensive train replacement bus service will operate between Aubin Grove and Elizabeth Quay Bus Station.
Train replacement buses will be scheduled to match the train timetable as closely as possible, however since buses operate on roads instead of dedicated tracks, they take longer and are affected by traffic.
To cater for the Fiona Stanley Hospital Precinct, train replacement bus services will travel via the hospital.
Route 929 will operate express via the hospital between Murdoch and Elizabeth Quay Bus Station.
More information can be found here: Mandurah Line Shutdown - Fiona Stanley services.
Train replacement bus services are scheduled to match the train timetable as closely as possible, however, buses do take longer than trains and are affected by traffic conditions.
As a result, replacement buses may not connect with timetabled bus or train services. Passengers are encouraged to allow additional travel time during the Shutdown.
Kwinana Freeway is expected to be busier than usual. If you are thinking of driving, please allow additional travel time and be patient.
The Mandurah Line is Transperth’s busiest, and even with a comprehensive train replacement bus plan in place, travel times will be longer.
There are a few things you can do to prepare:
- Sign up to My Account via our website or app and subscribe to receive email or app notifications
- Plan your journey using the JourneyPlanner or call 13 62 13
- Allow additional travel time
- Check where your replacement bus stop is by following signage at stations or checking our Station Access maps
- Where possible, avoid travelling during peak times
- Track your service live using the Transperth app
- If you require special assistance, please call 1800 800 022 at least one hour before you travel.
If you are unsure about where your nearest train replacement bus stop is, use signage at the station or speak to one of our friendly staff.
Alternatively, maps are available on our website.
There will be platform changes during the Shutdown and trains will operate from either platform in both directions at Wellard and Kwinana stations.
Passengers should follow the Passenger Information Displays or speak to one of our friendly staff for the latest train information.
If you require special assistance, please call 1800 800 022 at least one hour before you travel.
Yes, passengers will need to tag on and off train replacement buses.
Trains will return to normal schedule from the first service on Wednesday 4 January 2023.
Due to restricted space, bicycles are not permitted on Transperth buses, including train replacement services.
If you require special assistance, please call 1800 800 022 at least one hour before you travel.
METRONET’s Thornlie-Cockburn Link will build infrastructure at Aubin Grove Station to allow trains to run on a single track ‘bi-directionally’ between Aubin Grove and Rockingham stations.
Due to the location of the works, trains cannot operate safely past Aubin Grove Station, which means the Mandurah Line must be closed between Aubin Grove and Elizabeth Quay stations.
We encourage passengers to sign up for my alerts through my account on the website or app, to plan your journey, visit the JourneyPlanner or call the Infoline 13 62 13.
For more information on the Thornlie-Cockburn link project, visit Thornlie-Cockburn link (metronet.wa.gov.au).
Train services will resume from first service on 31 December 2022 for New Year's Eve.
The last train services on Sunday 1 January are:
- Perth to Mandurah: 5:15am
- Mandurah to Perth: 4:04am
The Mandurah Line shutdown will resume from 6:00am on Sunday 1 January until last service on Tuesday 3 January 2023.