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Eglinton railway station, Perth

Eglinton railway station is a suburban rail station on the Yanchep line in Eglinton, Western Australia. The station opened on 14 July 2024 as part of the Yanchep Rail Extension.[1]

Eglinton
Entrance to a station building with sliding glass doors
Station entrance
General information
LocationEglinton, Western Australia
Australia
Coordinates31°35′01″S 115°40′21″E / 31.58364°S 115.6725751°E / -31.58364; 115.6725751 (Eglinton Station) Edit this at Wikidata
Owned byPublic Transport Authority
Operated byPublic Transport Authority
Line(s)     Yanchep line
Distance46.7 km (29.0 mi) from Perth Underground
Platforms2 side platforms
Tracks2
Bus stands8
ConnectionsBus
Construction
Structure typeCutting
ParkingApproximately 400 bays
Bicycle facilitiesYes
AccessibleYes
Other information
Fare zone5
History
Opened14 July 2024
Passengers
Predicted4,792 per day in 2031
Services
Preceding station Transperth Transperth Following station
Alkimos
towards Elizabeth Quay
 Yanchep line Yanchep
Terminus
Location
Map
Location of Eglinton station

Description

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Concourse

Eglinton station is in Eglinton, a suburb of Perth in Western Australia. It is located south of Pipidinny Road and east of Marmion Avenue in an area undeveloped at the time of construction.[2] The station is 46.7 kilometres (29.0 mi) from Perth Underground station[3] and is in fare zone five.[4] The adjacent stations are Alkimos to the south and Yanchep to the north.[5]

The station consists of two 150-metre (490 ft) long side platforms sunk into a cutting.[6]: 5, 16  On top of the platforms is a ground level concourse, connected to the platforms by a set of lifts, stairs and escalators.[2][5] It was designed this way to improve the experience of pedestrians, to lower the impact of noise, and to lower the visual impact. There are entrances on the west and east sides of the station, but only the west entrance will be open initially as the land on the east side has not yet been developed as of the station's opening. West of the station is the bus interchange with eight stands, and north-west is a car park with 436 bays. Other facilities include parking for bicycles and toilets. The station is fully accessible.[6]: 16, 20 

Public art

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Public art on the ceiling by Ian Mutch

On the ceiling and entry screens are paintings of Grevillea preissii plants and western xenica butterflies by artist Ian Mutch. On the platform's retaining walls is a tiled artwork by Concreto representing Eglinton's "landscape through rhythmic colour sequences expressing the area’s natural environment".[7]

History

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The original stage of the Yanchep line, formerly known as the Joondalup line, began construction in November 1989.[8] It was opened between Perth station and Joondalup station on 20 December 1992,[9] and extended to Currambine station on 8 August 1993.[10] An extension to Clarkson station opened on 4 October 2004[11] and an extension to Butler station opened on 21 September 2014.[12][13]

To cater for continuous population growth in the northern suburbs of Perth, in 2017, the government initiated the Yanchep Rail Extension, an extension of the Joondalup line 14.5 kilometres (9.0 mi) to Yanchep, with three new stations: Alkimos, Eglinton, and Yanchep. The Yanchep Rail Extension was part of the government's wider Metronet project to expand and upgrade Perth's rail network, and was delivered by the Public Transport Authority (PTA). The PTA chose to put the Yanchep Rail Extension under the same contract as the Thornlie–Cockburn Link.[5] The contract for the Yanchep Rail Extension and the Thornlie–Cockburn Link was awarded to the NEWest Alliance, a joint venture of CPB Contractors and Downer.[14][15]

Earthworks for the Yanchep Rail Extension began in mid-2020.[16] The design of Eglinton station was revealed in August 2020.[17] From August 2021 to April 2023, Pipidinny Road was closed to construct a bridge across the railway line and for the construction of Eglinton station. The closure was originally meant to take nine months, but it was extended due to "additional works to accommodate utility services, the widening of Pipidinny Road, and challenging ground conditions impeding bridge works".[18][19][20] Foundation works for Eglinton station had begun by the end of 2021.[21][22] By March 2024, the building's structure was complete, with work focussing on tiling and internal fit-out. Landscaping and the installation of public art was also underway.[23]

Opening

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The Yanchep Rail Extension was originally meant to open in late 2021.[5] This was first delayed to 2022. After the September 2021 state budget, the extension was delayed to late 2023.[24][25][26] After the May 2023 state budget, the government said that the Yanchep extension "is due for completion at the end of 2023, with services commencing in the new year".[27] At the end of 2023, the Yanchep extension was still under construction and services were planned to commence in the first half of 2024.[28][29] The actual opening date was revealed in April 2024.[30][31] The station officially opened on 14 July 2024 with an opening ceremony and celebrations.[1] Upon opening, the Joondalup line was renamed the Yanchep line.[30] Regular train and bus services commenced the following day.[32][33]

Services

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Platforms

Eglinton station is served by the Yanchep line on the Transperth network.[34] Services are operated by the PTA.[35] The line goes between Yanchep and Elizabeth Quay station in the Perth central business district, continuing south from there as the Mandurah line.[34] Peak headways are five to ten minutes, dropping to fifteen minutes outside of peak and on weekends and public holidays. A train journey from Eglinton to Perth takes 46 minutes.[34] It is projected that Eglinton station will have 4,792 boardings per day by 2031.[5]

Eglinton station platforms[36]
Stop Platform Line Stopping pattern Destination Notes
99921 1 Yanchep All stations Elizabeth Quay
99922 2 Yanchep All stations Yanchep

The bus interchange has 8 bus stands with five regular bus routes. Buses run to Alkimos railway station and Yanchep railway station. Train replacement buses operate on route 904.[37]

Stop Route Destination / description Notes
Stand 1 Vacant
Stand 2 491 to Alkimos station via Heath Avenue[38]
Stand 3 492 to Alkimos station via Marmion Avenue[39]
Stand 4 Set down only
Stand 5 904 Rail replacement service to Perth station
Stand 6 Vacant
Stand 7 494 to Yanchep station via Marmion Avenue & Brazier Road[40]
496 to Yanchep station via Marmion Avenue & St Andrews Drive[41]
Stand 8 495 to Yanchep station via Marmion Avenue[42]
904 Rail replacement service to Yanchep station

References

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  1. ^ a b Burmas, Grace; Png, Kenith (14 July 2024). "WA government hails Yanchep train extension 'spectacular project' despite cost, time blow-outs". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Eglinton Station Fact Sheet" (PDF). Metronet. August 2021. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  3. ^ "Manual – Rail Access" (PDF). Public Transport Authority. p. 32. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
  4. ^ "Transperth Zone Map" (PDF). Transperth. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  5. ^ a b c d e "Yanchep Rail Extension Project Definition Plan" (PDF). Metronet. June 2018. pp. 3–4. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  6. ^ a b Urbis (August 2020). "METRONET Yanchep Rail Extension Eglinton Train Station" (PDF). Government of Western Australia. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  7. ^ "Yanchep Rail Extension: Public Art". Metronet. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
  8. ^ "Our history". Public Transport Authority. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  9. ^ Acott, Kent (18 December 2017). "Joondalup and Mandurah train lines celebrate significant anniversaries". The West Australian. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  10. ^ "Opening of Currambine railway station next month". Media Statements. 17 July 1993. Archived from the original on 16 February 2016. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  11. ^ "Gallop Government delivers northern rail extension on time and budget". Media Statements. 4 October 2004. Archived from the original on 1 December 2021. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  12. ^ "Butler train station and rail extension opens". ABC News. 21 September 2014. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  13. ^ "Barnett opens rail extension as first train leaves Butler station". WAtoday. 21 September 2014. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  14. ^ "WA Government signs contracts with NEWest Alliance". Railway Technology. 17 December 2019. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  15. ^ "Major contract signed". Metronet. 18 December 2019. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  16. ^ "Eight months of milestones for Yanchep Rail Extension". Metronet. 17 December 2020. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  17. ^ Jarvis, Lucy (11 August 2020). "Latest station designs revealed for Yanchep rail extension". PerthNow. Wanneroo Times. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  18. ^ Jarvis, Lucy (13 July 2021). "Pipidinny Road closure starts soon for Yanchep rail works". PerthNow. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  19. ^ Brown, Tyler (12 May 2022). "Yanchep rail extension project delays could keep Pipidinny Road in Eglinton closed longer". PerthNow. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  20. ^ "Pipidinny Rd open again but with a reduced speed limit". Yanchep News Online. 4 April 2023. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  21. ^ Brown, Tyler (16 December 2021). "Metronet: Yanchep rail extension hits milestone with work underway at Alkimos, Eglinton and Yanchep stations". PerthNow. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  22. ^ "All stations go for Perth's northern corridor". Metronet. 16 December 2021. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  23. ^ "Finishing touches for all stations". Metronet. 18 March 2024. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  24. ^ "Project schedules adjusted to suit current economic conditions". Metronet. 9 September 2021. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  25. ^ Clarke, Jenna (9 September 2021). "Metronet projects, including Thornlie-Cockburn link and Yanchep train line, will be delayed by 12-months". The West Australian. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  26. ^ de Kruijff, Peter (9 September 2021). "State projects delayed to ease pressure on 'hot' WA construction market". WAtoday. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  27. ^ "State Budget delivers continued METRONET investment". Metronet. 11 May 2023. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  28. ^ Dietsch, Jake (22 December 2023). "First test run for $1.8b Metronet Yanchep rail extension marks major milestone after years of delays". The West Australian. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  29. ^ "Joint media statement – First test train on track at Yanchep". Media Statements. 22 December 2023. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  30. ^ a b Cook, Roger; Saffioti, Rita (23 April 2024). "Date Announced For First Train Services On Metronet Yanchep Rail Extension". Government of Western Australia (Media Statement). Retrieved 14 July 2024. The Government has also announced the train line will be renamed the Yanchep Line. The line is currently known as the Joondalup Line – a name it has held since it was first constructed in 1992.
  31. ^ Dietsch, Jake (23 April 2024). "Metronet project: July opening date announced from Butler to Yanchep railway extension". The West Australian. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
  32. ^ Rintoul, Caitlyn (14 July 2024). "Yanchep rail extension officially opened after significant delays and cost blow outs". The West Australian. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
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  34. ^ a b c "Yanchep Line Train Timetable" (PDF). Transperth. 15 July 2024. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
  35. ^ "Transperth". Public Transport Authority. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  36. ^ "Stops Near You (99921)". Transperth. Government of Western Australia. Archived from the original on 15 November 2024. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
  37. ^ "Eglinton Station Map" (PDF). Transperth. Government of Western Australia. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 November 2024. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
  38. ^ "Route 491". Bus Timetable 83 (PDF). Transperth. 24 June 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  39. ^ "Route 492". Bus Timetable 83 (PDF). Transperth. 24 June 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  40. ^ "Route 494". Bus Timetable 85 (PDF). Transperth. 8 August 2024 [effective from 18 August 2024].
  41. ^ "Route 496". Bus Timetable 85 (PDF). Transperth. 8 August 2024 [effective from 18 August 2024].
  42. ^ "Route 495". Bus Timetable 85 (PDF). Transperth. 8 August 2024 [effective from 18 August 2024].
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