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Whitfords railway station is a railway station located on the boundary of Padbury and Kingsley, suburbs of Perth, Western Australia. It is on the Yanchep line, which is part of the Transperth commuter rail network. It is located in the median of the Mitchell Freeway, and consists of an elevated bus interchange on top of an island platform at ground level. South of Whitfords, trains run every 5 minutes during peak. North of Whitfords, trains run every 10 minutes during peak. Between peak during the day, trains run every 15 minutes. The journey to Perth Underground railway station is 19.8 kilometres (12.3 mi), and takes 19 minutes.

Whitfords
Southbound view in August 2014
General information
LocationMitchell Freeway, Padbury
Australia
Coordinates31°47′58″S 115°46′56″E / 31.799318°S 115.782348°E / -31.799318; 115.782348
Owned byPublic Transport Authority
Operated byTransperth Trains
Line(s)     Yanchep line
Distance19.0 kilometres (11.8 mi) from Perth
Platforms2 platform faces with 1 island platform
Tracks2
Bus routes19
Bus stands8
Construction
Structure typeGround
Parking908 paid car bays
AccessibleYes
Other information
Station codeJWS
99851 (platform 1)
99852 (platform 2)
Fare zone3
History
Opened28 February 1993
ElectrifiedYes
Passengers
March 20184,200 per day
Services
Preceding station Transperth Transperth Following station
Greenwood
towards Elizabeth Quay
 Yanchep line
All, K
 Edgewater
towards Clarkson or Yanchep
Yanchep line
W
 Terminus
Location
Map
Location of Whitfords railway station

The station was constructed as part of the Northern Suburbs Transit System project. Construction began in November 1991 and was completed in December 1992. It opened on 28 February 1993, along with most other stations on the Yanchep line (then known as the Joondalup line).

Description

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Whitfords railway station is on the boundary of Padbury and Kingsley, suburbs of Perth, Western Australia. It is located in the median of the Mitchell Freeway, just south of Whitfords Avenue. The station consists of an elevated bus interchange on top of an island platform at ground level. The bus interchange is a road looping around a central island. The platform is accessed from the bus interchange island via stairs, a set of escalators, a lift, or a ramp. There are toilets and a kiosk on the bus interchange. It is linked to the east over the freeway by a bus bridge and a pedestrian bridge.[1]

Whitfords station is 19.8 kilometres (12.3 mi),[2] or a 19-minute train journey, from Perth Underground railway station, placing the station in fare zone 3. The adjacent stations are Greenwood railway station to the south, and Edgewater railway station to the north.[3] To the north of the station is a 250 metres (820 ft) long turnback siding.[2]

History

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Design and construction

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At the time of the station's design, it was recognised by The Urban Rail Electrification Committee that the placement of bus services in close proximity or direct connection to rail infrastructure was of significant importance. This was evidenced by the Kelmscott and Armadale stations, and the then recently completed Cannington station.[4]

Under the Northern Suburbs Transit System Project, construction on the station was scheduled to commence on 16 November 1991, with completion expected by the end of December 1992. Warwick station being of a similar design was scheduled for construction in synchronisation with Whitfords station.[5]

The station was to include a number of facilities, including a bus concourse to connect with feeder bus services, information booths and offices for railway staff, amenities and services, as well as access services for mobility-impaired passengers in line with design requirements of the time. Further to this, pieces of the Passenger Information Network installed at the station included previously unseen electronic displays on the upper bus decks designed to provide drivers with information so they could connect with appointed trains or communicate with bus depot control in the event of delays.[4]

North of the station a headshunt was laid for terminating trains. Even though the siding is in the middle of the Mitchell Freeway with no pedestrian access, Transperth was forced to fence the area in 2006 due to repeated graffiti attacks while trains were briefly in the siding.[6] Car parking spaces were also included as part of the construction project, which included a significant number of on-grade parking bays on the eastern side of the station for commuter use.[4]

The design of the station also allowed for the possible extension of the upper bus deck in a northern direction towards Whitfords Avenue.[4] This extension would provide for five additional regular bus bays, as well as additional pedestrian access if required.[5]

The most interesting part of the station was the upper bus deck. The deck was constructed of precast concrete that was formed off-site, which was then transported to the site before being placed atop columns constructed as part of the station's foundations. The precast concrete flooring was then put in place and held in specially formed ridges running the length of the beams. This upper deck was the most expensive structural element of the station, and was the cause of significant attention and consideration as part of the design and construction process.[5]

Whitfords station opened on 28 February 1993.[6][7][8]

After opening

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A report done by the Department of Transport in 1999 identified Whitfords station as a station where the existing parking provisions were not sufficient for demand. The report said that the expansion of parking at Whitfords station should be given priority.[9] In 2002, the car park was expanded to the south.[10] The car park was expanded again, in 2009 and 2010, this time north of Whitfords Avenue.[11][12]

In 2003, the contract for extending the platforms on seven Yanchep line (then Joondalup line) stations, including Whitfords station, was awarded to Lakis Constructions. The platforms on these stations had to be extended by 50 metres (160 ft) to accommodate 150-metre (490 ft) long six-car trains, which were planned to enter service. Along with the extensions, the platform edges were upgraded to bring them into line with tactile paving standards.[13] Work on this station began in early 2004,[14] and was complete by July 2004.[15]

Services

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Transperth B-series train departing from Whitfords station

Whitfords is served by the Yanchep line on the Transperth network. This line goes between Yanchep station and Elizabeth Quay station in the Perth central business district.[3] The line continues south from the Perth as a through service to the Mandurah line.

All stops services stop at the station every 10 minutes during peak on weekdays, and every 15 minutes outside peak during the day every day of the year except Christmas Day. At night time, trains are half-hourly or hourly. In addition, during peak, W pattern services run every 10 minutes south of Whitfords, using the turnback siding north of the station to turn around. At the end of peak periods, K pattern services run every 10 minutes from Elizabeth Quay to Clarkson station. The station saw 1,240,654 passengers in the 2013-14 financial year.[17] In March 2018, the station had approximately 4,200 boardings per weekday, making it the fourth busiest station on the Yanchep line.[18]

Whitfords station platforms[19][20]
Stop Platform Line Stopping pattern Destination Notes
99851 1 Yanchep All stations, K, W Elizabeth Quay Initial station of the W shuttles.
P Perth Initial station of the P shuttle. Terminates at Perth station above ground.
99852 2 Yanchep All stations Yanchep
K Clarkson
W Terminates
 
Bus interchange

The bus interchange has eight bus stands with 19 regular bus routes. Buses run to Joondalup railway station, Warwick railway station, Mirrabooka bus station, and Ellenbrook. Train replacement buses operate on route 904.[1]

Stop Route Destination / description Notes
Stand 1 467 to Joondalup station via Pearsall, Hocking & Ashby[21]
468 to Joondalup station via Wanneroo Road[22]
Stand 2 355 to Ellenbrook Central via Wangara, Gnangara Road & Henley Brook bus station[23]
374 to Mirrabooka bus station via Madeley & Girrawheen Avenue[24]
376 to Mirrabooka bus station via Gnangara Road & Mirrabooka Avenue[25]
Stand 3 445 to Warwick station via Coolibah Drive[26]
446 to Warwick station via Allenswood Road[27]
447 to Warwick station via Moolanda Boulevard[28]
904 Rail replacement service to Butler station
Stand 4 443 to Warwick station via Giles Avenue[29]
444 to Warwick station via Gibson Avenue[30]
904 Rail replacement service to Perth station
Stand 5 441 to Warwick station via Seacrest Drive[31]
442 to Warwick station via Waterford Drive[32]
Stand 6 460 to Joondalup station via Oceanside Promenade[33]
461 to Joondalup station via Dampier Avenue[34]
Stand 7 462 to Joondalup station via Bridgewater Drive[35]
463 to Joondalup station via Gradient Way[36]
Stand 8 464 to Joondalup station via Eddystone Avenue[37]
465 to Joondalup station via Trappers Drive[38]
466 to Joondalup station via Timberlane Drive[39]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Whitfords Station – Access Map" (PDF). Transperth. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Manual – Rail Access" (PDF). Public Transport Authority. 30 August 2021. p. 11. Archived (PDF) from the original on 21 September 2021. Retrieved 20 September 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Joondalup Line Train Timetable" (PDF). Transperth. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
  4. ^ a b c d Northern Suburbs Transit System; Perth to Joondalup Railway; Progress Summary – June 1991. Perth: The Urban Rail Electrification Committee, Government of Western Australia. 1991. pages 2, 20 Accessed at J S Battye Library, Perth
  5. ^ a b c Design Development; Northern Suburbs Transit System; Warwick Transfer Station for Perth Electric – Perth Urban Rail Development. Perth: Anthony Brand, Brand Dekyn and Hay – Architects. 1991.Accessed at Battye Library, Perth
  6. ^ a b History of Stations on the Clarkson Train Line Right Track
  7. ^ Bus/train interchanges on northern subs railway to open February Archived 10 January 2016 at the Wayback Machine Minister for Transport 28 January 1993
  8. ^ Transperth (21 March 1993). Bus Timetable – J11. Accessed at J S Battye Library, Perth
  9. ^ "Currambine to Butler Railway Extension – Clarkson Interim Master Plan – Stations" (PDF). New MetroRail. p. 2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 August 2007. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  10. ^ "Landgate Map Viewer Plus". Landgate. Retrieved 24 October 2021. Zoom into Whitfords station. Compare 22/10/2002 with 09/02/2002.
  11. ^ "Work starts on expanding train station car parks". Media Statements. 27 October 2009. Archived from the original on 24 October 2021. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  12. ^ "New car parking bays open at Whitfords". Media Statements. 20 April 2010. Archived from the original on 24 October 2021. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  13. ^ "OnTrack: October 2003" (PDF). New MetroRail. October 2003. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 August 2007. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  14. ^ "OnTrack: April 2004" (PDF). New MetroRail. April 2004. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 August 2007. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  15. ^ "OnTrack: July 2004" (PDF). New MetroRail. July 2004. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 August 2007. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  16. ^ "Manual – Rail Access" (PDF). Public Transport Authority. 19 August 2022. Archived (PDF) from the original on 1 September 2022. Retrieved 10 September 2022.
  17. ^ "Question On Notice No. 4246 asked in the Legislative Assembly on 25 June 2015 by Mr M. Mcgowan". Parliament of Western Australia. 11 August 2015. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
  18. ^ "Yanchep Rail Extension Project Definition Plan" (PDF). Metronet. June 2018. p. 18. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  19. ^ Farrell, Michael. "SmartRider". Metrodroid Wiki. GitHub. Archived from the original on 12 November 2020. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
  20. ^ "Stops Near You (99851)". Transperth. Government of Western Australia. Archived from the original on 8 August 2022. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
  21. ^ "Route 467". Bus Timetable 73 (PDF). Transperth. 6 March 2024 [effective from 16 April 2024].
  22. ^ "Route 468". Bus Timetable 73 (PDF). Transperth. 6 March 2024 [effective from 16 April 2024].
  23. ^ "Route 355". Bus Timetable 98 (PDF). Transperth. 29 May 2024 [effective from 2024-17-15].
  24. ^ "Route 374". Bus Timetable 74 (PDF). Transperth. 8 May 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  25. ^ "Route 376". Bus Timetable 75 (PDF). Transperth. 9 May 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  26. ^ "Route 445". Bus Timetable 64 (PDF). Transperth. 12 June 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  27. ^ "Route 446". Bus Timetable 64 (PDF). Transperth. 12 June 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  28. ^ "Route 447". Bus Timetable 64 (PDF). Transperth. 12 June 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  29. ^ "Route 443". Bus Timetable 84 (PDF). Transperth. 8 May 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  30. ^ "Route 444". Bus Timetable 84 (PDF). Transperth. 8 May 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  31. ^ "Route 441". Bus Timetable 63 (PDF). Transperth. 24 June 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  32. ^ "Route 442". Bus Timetable 63 (PDF). Transperth. 24 June 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  33. ^ "Route 460". Bus Timetable 65 (PDF). Transperth. 12 June 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  34. ^ "Route 461". Bus Timetable 65 (PDF). Transperth. 12 June 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  35. ^ "Route 462". Bus Timetable 65 (PDF). Transperth. 12 June 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  36. ^ "Route 463". Bus Timetable 66 (PDF). Transperth. 17 May 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  37. ^ "Route 464". Bus Timetable 66 (PDF). Transperth. 17 May 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  38. ^ "Route 465". Bus Timetable 66 (PDF). Transperth. 17 May 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  39. ^ "Route 466". Bus Timetable 66 (PDF). Transperth. 17 May 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
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