Forrestfield Airport Link - New Train Line

Overview

Rail
Project type
$1.86 billion
Total budget
Under Construction
Project phase
METRONET
Lead agency
2000
Jobs supported
Late 2016
Start date

Late 2021
End date

The Forrestfield-Airport Link project will deliver a new rail service to the eastern suburbs of Perth – with three new stations at Redcliffe, Airport Central and High Wycombe.

The Airport Line will spur off the existing Midland Line near Bayswater Station and run to High Wycombe through twin-bored tunnels.

Construction is well advanced and, once operational, the line will make access to Perth Airport quicker, easier and more affordable for residents and visitors alike.

Benefits

Provide a viable alternative to car travel between the eastern suburbs and Perth
Encourage domestic and international tourism with improved access between Perth Airport and the city
Create additional rail capacity on the Midland Line in the inner suburbs of Perth
Revitalisation of the local community with improved land use planning

Project map

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Project work area

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Public transport disruptions

Midland Line Nightly Full Line Closures (31 Jan - 4 Feb 2021)

The Midland Line will be cancelled nightly from Sunday 31 January until Thursday 4 February, in order to facilitate works on the Forrestfield Airport Link Project and track maintenance works.

Starts: 31 Jan 2021 - 09:01pm --- Ends: 5 Feb 2021 - 05:00am

More information at Transperth
Midland Line Full Line Weekend Closure (12 - 14 Feb 2021)

The Midland Line will be cancelled from the evening of Friday 12 until last service on Sunday 14 February, in order to facilitate works on the Forrestfield Airport Link.

Starts: 12 Feb 2021 - 09:31pm --- Ends: 15 Feb 2021 - 05:00am

More information at Transperth
Midland Line Nightly Full Line Closures (15 - 18 Feb 2021)

The Midland Line will be cancelled nightly from Monday 15 until Thursday 18 February, in order to facilitate works on the Forrestfield Airport Link Project.

Starts: 15 Feb 2021 - 12:00am --- Ends: 19 Feb 2021 - 12:00am

More information at Transperth