WA: Trackless Tram (guided bus) trial

[ozbob]

Perth Now --> Australian-first trackless tram on track for Scarborough Beach Road as trial announced for October in Neerabup

An emerging industrial centre in Perth's north has been earmarked to hold an Australian-first trackless tram trial ahead of the vehicle running along Scarborough Beach Road.

The trial set for Neerabup was discussed earlier this month as the City of Stirling hosted a delegation of senior officials from Chinese manufacturer CRRC, Infrastructure Technology Solutions Group and Curtin University.

The visit included a tour of the proposed 7km tram route from Glendalough train station to Scarborough beach and a trip to the Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct in Neerabup where the tram will be tested in partnership with Development WA. ...

[ozbob]

The proposed 7km trackless tram route from Glendalough Train Station to Scarborough Beach.
Credit: City of Stirling/Supplied

[#Metro]

Interesting pilot trial but I also think it's technology overkill.

Just copy Brisbane.

For the record, that bus route currently runs every 7.5 minutes all days and feeds into a 15 minute frequent rail line.

[SurfRail]

I'm curious about whether the PTA actually has anything to do with this.  My guess would be that they don't, and at best it will be one trial vehicle running a limited free service paid for by the LGA, which will end up going nowhere.

[ozbob]

Join us as we celebrate the launch of Australia's first Trackless Tram, a free community event held in conjunction with...

Posted by City of Stirling on Monday, 6 November 2023