Mr. Bolt is questioning the Minister for Transport regarding the suspension of the Australian Train service since November 2023, seeking details on resumption, testing, changes, costs, and patronage. The Minister tabled a media release in response.

✅ AnsweredQoN 2031Legislative Assembly
Asked
19 March 2026
Answered
5 May 2026
Response Time
1 days
Portfolio: Transport

Question

I refer to the Australian Train service which has been suspended since Novemebr 2023, and I ask:(a) What date will the service resume;(b) How long has testing been carried out to date;(c) Will there be any changes to capacity or stops;(d) What is the cost of the new railcars; and(e) Please detail patronage numbers for the service over the last 5 years, including those on the replacement coach service which has operated since the service was suspended?

Answer

(a)-(e) I table the Ministers media release published 22 April

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