Perth to Bunbury Faster Rail Business Case

Funding program Major Project Business Case
Status Underway
Transport mode Rail
Expected start/finish Mid 2021 - Late 2024
Estimated project cost $8,000,000
Australian Government contribution $4,000,000
Local Council/Shire City of Armadale,City of Bunbury,City of Canning,Shire of Dardanup,City of Gosnells,Shire of Harvey,Shire of Murray,City of Perth,Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale,Town of Victoria Park,Shire of Waroona
State WA

Project description

The project will develop a strategic business case that will investigate options to provide faster passenger rail services from Perth to Bunbury. The project will identify existing constraints and determine future demand and operational requirements. The project will include a planning and investment program that will identify potential projects, cost and staging options to help guide future investment decisions. The project will also consider population growth, travel patterns, private sector financing opportunities and access to jobs, services and affordable housing.

Benefits

The project will determine the economic, environmental and social costs and benefits of improved passenger rail services from Perth to Bunbury.

Funding

The estimated cost of the strategic business case is $8 million. The Australian Government is contributing $4 million (capped) and the Western Australian Government $4 million.

Timetable

The strategic business case commenced in mid 2021 and is expected to be completed in late 2024.

Project last updated: 24 May 2024

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