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The Transperth network currently uses fixed block signalling and automatic train protection, which stops trains that pass a red signal and slows trains that drive too fast. [ 40 ] : 21 These systems will be replaced by an automatic train control system, likely a communications-based train control system.
Mosman Park station is located on the western edge of Mosman Park.The railway's right-of-way is between two important roads: Stirling Highway and Curtin Avenue. There is one access point to the eastbound end of the Perth-bound platform and two access points, at the eastbound end and centre, to the Fremantle-bound platform.
[1] [2] The construction was part of the conversion of Perth's passenger train system from steam to diesel power, allowing smaller intervals between stations. [ 3 ] The station closed on 1 September 1979 along with the rest of the Fremantle line , re-opening on 29 July 1983 when services were restored. [ 4 ]
Train operations are done by the PTA through their Transperth Train Operations division. The Transperth train system consists of eight lines: the Airport, Armadale, Ellenbrook, Fremantle, Mandurah, Midland, Thornlie, and Yanchep lines; and 94 stations. Train services have operated since 1881. The Transperth bus system has over 1,499 buses and ...
Airport line and Fremantle line trains stop at Shenton Park every 12 minutes each during peak hour for a combined frequency of a train every 6 minutes. Outside peak hour and on weekends and public holidays, each line has a train every 15 minutes for a combined frequency of 7.5 minutes. Late at night, each line has a half-hourly or hourly frequency.
Fremantle station is the terminus of Transperth's Fremantle line, with frequent services to Perth that continue through to Midland via the Midland line. [ 15 ] [ 16 ] Fremantle station saw 1,481,023 passengers in the 2013–14 financial year.
The initial timetable was five trains per day from Fremantle, two terminating at Perth and three terminating at Guildford. There was a severe shortage of rolling stock, and so the trains operated simultaneously as passenger and goods trains. [13] A contract was awarded to J. W. Wright for £53,043 for the extension of the line to Chidlow.
Subiaco station is served by Transperth Fremantle line services from Fremantle to Perth that continue through to Midland via the Midland line. [7] [8] Since 10 October 2022, the station has received Airport line services. [9] [10] Subiaco station saw 975,390 passengers in the 2013–14 financial year. [11]