A new Australind train on the Perth-Bunbury line will start running today (Monday, October 12) with services to run twice a day.
And two more trains are expected to enter service on the line in early 2027, the WA Government says.
As of today (Monday), the Australind service will depart Perth for Bunbury at 9:25am and 5:55pm; it will depart Bunbury for Perth at 6am and 2:45pm.
WA Transport Minister Rita Saffioti says the first Australind train (named Marley after a dingo who lived at Bunbury Port), on the line entered service on June 29 and has carried more than 12,000 passengers.
“It’s been fantastic to see thousands of passengers enjoying the new Australind,” she says.
“Delivering another train will make a big difference for locals, providing more opportunities to travel between Bunbury and Perth for work, study and appointments.
South West Minister and Bunbury MLA Don Punch says the return of the service has been “a game changer” for residents.
“Restoring the full timetable gives locals greater flexibility for work, study and appointments while making it easier for visitors to experience everything our beautiful region has to offer.
Collie-Preston MLA Jodie Hanns claims “the new Australind train has transformed the way we travel between the South West and Perth, providing a smoother and more enjoyable journey”.
“We’re proud to be delivering significant investment to double the number of services between Bunbury and Perth from early next year, to support our growing community and help more people experience the region.”
ABOUT THE AUSTRALIND TRAINS
The locally-built three-car train will be named Kwilena (the Noongar word for dolphin) and ‘carry’ the work of Noongar artist Graham “Swag” Taylor, depicting life on the Aboriginal reserves of the South West.
(Each Australind train will carry the artwork of a local Indigenous artist, the government says.)
The new train will feature wider doors, toilets, better accessibility, in-seat USB charging, storage space for bikes and an onboard buffet.
The service will stop at Armadale, Byford, Mundijong, Serpentine, North Dandalup, Pinjarra, Waroona, Yarloop, Cookernup, Harvey and Brunswick Junction.
For more information on Australind services, visit www.transwa.wa.gov.au
