WA - Fast Rail

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ABC News---> WA Government commits to feasibility study looking at a Perth-to-Bunbury fast rail

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ABC News----> Fast train concept plan linking Perth to WA's regions presented to state planners


^^Wow, all the way to Esperance as well!

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Perth to Bunbury fast passenger rail business case contract awarded.....

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-16/perth-bunbury-fast-rail-link-business-case-contract-awarded/101157026

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https://twitter.com/TomMarlow_/status/1537747254244945921

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ABC News --> Perth to Bunbury fast rail business case has new study commissioned

The behaviour of travellers between Perth and Bunbury could hold the key to whether a proposed high-speed rail line is extended to the rest of WA's South West.

Key points:

A study is being undertaken to look at travel patterns between Perth and Bunbury
It will be used to support work looking at a business case for a faster rail service
State and federal governments have put $8 million towards the project

The long-term project — to which state and federal authorities have contributed $8 million — would result in fast rail connecting WA's capital with its second-largest regional city.

A feasibility study released in 2010 put the cost of the project at close to $1.2 billion and estimated it would reduce the travel time between the two cities to around 90 minutes.

The WA government is now seeking a consultant to study travel behaviour and patterns, which could influence its potential extension to Busselton. ...