During the Armadale and Thornlie Line shutdown the PTA is undertaking major maintenance work between Kenwick and Sherwood stations. The work is essential due to the age of the infrastructure and will reduce the demand for shutdowns in the future.
The work includes the renewal of 15kms of track, 25 pedestrian crossings and 10 level crossings, and improving and installing new drainage systems. Upgrades to the overhead lines, communications, and signals facilities to connect to works being completed on the Victoria-Park Canning Level Crossing Removal and Byford Rail Extension projects are also part of the program.
Out-of-hours works
Out-of-hours track regulating and grinding works will be taking place between Kenwick and Sherwood stations. Works are required to be out-of-hours as they can only be completed in cooler temperatures.
These works will also require pedestrian and vehicle level crossings to be closed for short periods while the regulator and grinding machines pass through. Traffic management will be in place at each crossing while the machinery passes through.
Works will be taking place as per the below schedule:
- Between Kenwick and Maddington stations from 7pm Wednesday 12 February to 5am Thursday 13 February
- Between Maddington Station and Verna Street from 7pm Thursday 13 February to 5am Friday 14 February
- Between Verna Street and Kelvin Road from 7pm Saturday 15 February to 5am Sunday 16 February
- Between Kenwick Station and Kelvin Road from 7pm Sunday 16 February to 5am Monday 17 February
- Between Verna Street and Kelmscott Station from 7pm Monday 17 February to 5am Tuesday 18 February
- Between Kelmscott Station and Sherwood Station from 7pm Tuesday 18 February to 5am Wednesday 19 February
- Between Dorothy Street and Kelmscott Station from 7pm Wednesday 19 February to 5am Thursday 20 February
- Between Kelmscott Station and Sherwood Station from 7pm Thursday 20 February to 5am Friday 21 February
While every effort will be made to minimise noise, some disturbance may be unavoidable.
If you have any questions on the works or have cause for concern during the work, please contact info@metronet.wa.gov.au or contact the 24/7 Infoline on (08) 9326 3666.