PTA / Transperth Service Changes 2024

[Mr OC Benz]

Information or news on service changes to WA public transport during 2024 should be posted here.

[Traklink]

First new timetable of the year: Bus Timetable 21 effective 28 January. No doubt more changes will be announced within the next couple of weeks - we already know there'll be an update/reprint of the 930 timetable - and details of the proposed Yanchep network shouldn't be too far away either.

Route 253 - Additional Services
Wed 31 Jan

From Wednesday 31 January 2024, Transperth will operate a small number of additional school days only trips on the Route 253 bus service between Jarrahdale, Mundijong, Byford and Armadale Station.

The new services will provide for improved travel opportunities to Court Grammar School and Byford Secondary College as well as provide a new travel option for students attending Salvado Catholic College and improved commuter access into Armadale.

In early 2024 new bus stops will be installed on Chestnut Road, King Jarrah Circle, Marginata Parade and Jarrahdale Road in Jarrahdale, in addition to those stops already present along the route.

Routes 251, 252 and 254 will also undergo minor time changes to coincide with this service change.

The new bus Timetable 21 will become effective Sunday 28 January, with additional school day only trips commencing Wednesday 31 January 2024. Students attending private schools which elect to commence classes prior to the State Government gazetted term commencement (Wednesday 31 January) should note that additional school day only services will not operate until State schools commence on Wednesday 31 January.

The Transperth JourneyPlanner and Contact Centre will be updated with additional services above from mid January 2024 to include the new services.

Families currently being transported by School Bus Services have been contacted directly about the withdrawal of selected orange school bus services and to advise of individual Route 253 trips relevant for their children. For information concerning your changing entitlement, please contact School Bus Services. For information concerning Route 253 please contact the Transperth InfoLine from mid-January.

https://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/Servic ... l-services

[Traklink]

As expected, service changes across the network are happening in time for school to commence. Key points are:

• A new route 249 serving Rowley Road, Hilbert, starting with a peak-only service that will presumably be expanded later on similar to route 569 in Baldivis
• Victoria Park Transfer Station renamed Causeway Bus Station, I assume to reduce confusion with Victoria Park train station (which now also has a bus transfer)
• Route 221 will reduce to a 10 minute frequency between Armadale and Kelmscott in the morning peak (Kelmscott to Perth is unaffected)
• A selection of routes will have trips added, mostly around weekday peak times
• And of course the usual grab-bag of school service changes

Transperth Bus Service Changes
Sun 28 Jan

From Sunday 28 January, a number of services across the Transperth network will undergo changes.

School Changes
Specific information about the changes to school services can be found here.

Victoria Park Transfer Station
Will be renamed Causeway Bus Station.

Routes 51, 230, 233, 253, 423, 441, 540, 541, 542, 561, 574, 584, 585, 586, 907 and 908
Will undergo time changes.

The following additional changes will occur:

Route 24
Will undergo time changes to weekday services
An additional weekday trip will depart East Perth (Point Fraser) at 7.07am, travelling to Claremont Station.

Route 27
Will undergo time changes to weekday services
An additional weekday trip will depart East Perth (Terrace Rd) at 4.19pm, travelling to Claremont Station.

Route 28
Will undergo time changes to weekday services.
A number of additional weekday trips will operate as follows:

• Departing Mooro Dr / Carmelia Av at 7.13am, terminating at Perth Busport at 7.42am
• Departing Claremont Station at 8.12am on school days only, terminating at Shenton Park Station at 8.53am
• Departing Shenton Park Station at 3.05pm on school days only, terminating at HBF Stadium at 3.27pm.
• Surrounding trips will undergo time changes to reduce crowding, with school day trips from Shenton Park Station now departing at 3.00pm, 3.05pm, 3.10pm and 3.15pm.

Route 34
Will undergo time changes
In response to increasing patronage at Como Secondary College, the trip departing Penrhos College at 3.25pm to Perth Busport will now depart Curtin University Bus Station at 3.08pm.

Route 95
In response to additional enrolments at Bob Hawke College, an additional trip will operate in the morning and afternoon on school days only.

• Departing Glendalough Station at 8.05am, via Subiaco Station at 8.21am, arriving at Bob Hawke College at 8.31am
• Departing Subiaco Station at 2.55pm, via Bob Hawke College at 3.00pm, arriving at Glendalough Station at 3.25pm.

Route 221
Will undergo time changes
Service frequency from Armadale Station will be amended to reflect patronage with service frequency dropping to every 10 minutes during morning peak
Service frequency from Kelmscott to Perth will be maintained at present levels.

Route 228
Will undergo time changes and operate additional weekday trips as follows:

• Departing Maddington Station at 7.30am, terminating at Gosnells Station at 7.50am
• Departing Gosnells Station at 8.33am, travelling via Maddington Station at 8.46am to terminate at Thornlie Station at 9.07am.

Route 233
Will undergo time changes and operate additional service deviations to St John Bosco College, Harrisdale Senior High School and Carey Baptist College.
These changes are being implemented to reduce crowding and more closely align services with school start and finish times.

Route 245
An additional weekday trip will depart Kelmscott Station at 4.51pm, arriving at Armadale Station at 5.15pm.

New Route 249
Will operate between Hilbert and Armadale Station, providing basic travel opportunities for students attending schools within the immediate Armadale region.
Weekday trips will operate as follows:

• Departing Lexington Av / Atlantic Rd, Hilbert at 7.08am, 7.28am and 7.45am
• Departing Armadale Station at 3.25pm, 3.45pm and 5.35pm.

This service is subject to consistent and well supported patronage, with additional services implemented over time as resources allow.

Route 251 and 252
Will undergo time changes
One weekday morning Route 251 trip will be withdrawn, replaced by one additional weekday morning Route 252 trip.

Route 253
As a result of changes to the Perth Public Transport Area and corresponding changes to orange school bus services, a small number of additional school days only trips on the Route 253 bus service between Jarrahdale, Mundijong, Byford and Armadale Station. The new services will provide for improved travel opportunities to Court Grammar School and Byford Secondary College as well as provide a new travel option for students attending Salvado Catholic College and improved commuter access into Armadale.

View the service update here for more information.
An updated copy of bus Timetable 21 is available here.

Route 321
Will undergo time changes
The trip departing Midland Station at 7.45am on school days will now depart at 7.41am and no longer deviate via McGlew Rd. The trip will continue to deviate via Parkerville, extending to Mundaring Christian School and Mundaring Primary School
The trip departing Midland Station at 7.53am on school holidays will no longer deviate via McGlew Rd.

Route 322
Will undergo time changes
The trip departing Stop 14996 (Glen Rd / Brook Rd) at 3.44pm on school days only will be extended and commence from Stop 15037 (Stratham St before Great Eastern Hwy).

Route 353
Will undergo time changes
An additional short trip will depart Kiara College at 3.05pm on school days only, arriving at Henley Brook Bus Station at 3.38pm
The existing trip departing Bassendean Station at 3.06pm will no longer deviate via Kiara College
The weekday trip departing Henley Brook Bus Station at 7.24am will no longer deviate via Discovery Parks in the Swan Valley due to low patronage
The weekday trip departing Bassendean Station at 3.20pm will no longer deviate via Discovery Parks in the Swan Valley due to low patronage.

Route 388
Will undergo time changes.
The weekday trip departing Warwick Station at 4.34am will now operate as a short service due to poor patronage.
The trip will depart from Wanneroo Rd near Beach Rd at 4.38am, travelling via the normal route to Perth Busport
Arrival time through all intermediate timing points and Perth Busport remains unchanged.

Route 425
Will undergo time changes
An additional trip will depart Warwick Station at 8.40am on school days only, terminating at Carine Senior High School at 8.49am
The existing weekday trip departing Stirling Station at 8.29am will extend to Warwick Station, providing additional travel options for Carine Senior High School students.

Route 442
Will undergo time changes and operate additional trips as follows:

• Departing Stand 2 at Carine Senior High School at 3.12pm on school days only, arriving at Whitfords Station at 3.45pm
• Departing Warwick Station at 4.31pm, arriving at Whitfords Station at 5.04pm.

Route 460
Will undergo time changes
An additional weekday trip will depart Whitfords Station at 5.07pm terminating at Joondalup Station at 5.46pm. This additional trip extends the 10 minute service provided during afternoon peak.

Route 502
In response to increasing patronage at Melville Senior High School, Route 502 will operate an additional trip on school days only. This trip will operate on a trial basis and requires consistent and well supported patronage to be retained.
The trip will depart Bull Creek Station at 7.53am, arriving at Fremantle Station at 8.29am.

Route 517
Will undergo a permanent route change in Southern River.
Services will now operate via the recently completed section of Balfour St in Southern River withdrawing services from Newmerrie St.
The following stops will be relocated:

• Stop 28313 Newmerrie St after Diego Wy will move to Balfour St before Algerian Wy
• Stop 28314 Newmerrie St before Diego Wy will move to Balfour St after Algerian Wy.

Route 518
Will undergo time changes and operate an additional school days only trip as follows:

• Departing Livingston Marketplace at 8.02am
• Via Carey Baptist College at approximately 8.12am and Harrisdale Senior High School at approximately 8.21am
• Arriving at Cockburn Central Station at 8.46am.

Route 519
Will undergo time changes and operate additional service deviations St John Bosco College, Harrisdale Senior High School and Carey Baptist College.
These changes are being implemented to reduce crowding and more closely align services with school start and finish times.
An additional trip will depart Harrisdale Senior High School at 2.57pm on school days only, arriving at Armadale Station at 3.40pm
The existing trip passing Harrisdale Senior High School at 3.10pm and St John Bosco College at 3.19pm will no longer deviate to either school and will instead operate as a normal Route 519 service to Armadale Station.

Route 530
Will undergo time changes.
The trip departing Fremantle Station at 2.26pm on school days only will no longer deviate via Emmanuel Catholic College.
Additional trips will operate as follows:

• Departing Emmanuel Catholic College at 3.10pm on school days only, arriving at Cockburn Central Station at 3.20pm
• Departing Cockburn Central Station at 3.26pm arriving at Fremantle Station at 4.21pm.

Route 543
Will undergo time changes
An additional weekday trip will depart Kwinana Station at 3.54pm, arriving at Kwinana Hub Bus Station at 4.13pm.

Route 544
Will undergo time changes
The afternoon trip to Wellard Station, deviating via The King’s College will depart the school at the earlier time of approximately 3.26pm.
To provide a more consistent Route 544 service during afternoon peak, the following changes will occur:

• The weekday trip departing Kwinana Station at 3.14pm will be withdrawn
• The weekday trip departing Kwinana Station at 3.54pm will now depart at the earlier time of 3.44pm
• An additional weekday trip will depart Kwinana Station at 4.04pm arriving at Wellard Station at 4.24pm

Route 600
Will undergo time changes
Services will no longer deviate to Austin Cove Baptist College Primary Campus due to the closure of the campus.

Route 930
In response to increasing patronage, Route 930 will undergo time changes and operate additional trips in the morning and afternoon peak.

Route 990
Will undergo time changes to weekday services and operate an additional trip as follows:

• Departing Perth Busport at 7.44am on school days only, arriving at Glendalough Station at 8.03am
• This trip will then continue as Route 95, departing Glendalough Station at 8.05am.

Route 998
An additional trip will depart Shenton Park Station at 2.57pm on school days only, terminating at Stirling Station at 3.28pm.
This trip will initially be untimetabled to allow Transperth to monitor effectiveness and modify if required.

Route 999
An additional weekday trip will depart Stirling Station at 8.06am, arriving at UWA at 8.48am.
This trip will initially be untimetabled to allow Transperth to monitor effectiveness and modify if required.

https://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/Servic ... changes-43

And a special bonus: it appears that patronage on the 990 is currently doing well:

Routes 421 and 990 - Additional Services
Thu 11 Jan - Thu 25 Apr

In response to increasing patronage associated with the Scarborough Sunset Markets, the following additional trips will operate every Thursday commencing 11 January. The additional Thursday only trips operate until Anzac Day.

• Route 421 to Stirling Station, departing Scarborough Beach Bus Station, Stand 2 at 7.33pm
• Route 990 to Glendalough Station, departing Scarborough Beach Bus Station, Stand 1 at 8.34pm
• Route 990 to Perth Busport via Glendalough Station, departing Scarborough Beach Bus Station, Stand 1 at 9.04pm.

Additional high capacity articulated buses have also been added to a number of services departing Scarborough after 7.51pm.

These trips will be included in the next timetable reprint.

Route 990 – Additional Sunday and Public Holiday Services
Sun 14 Jan - Thu 25 Apr

From Sunday 14 January until Thursday 25 April (ANZAC Day), Route 990 will operate additional trips in response to increasing patronage. The trips will operate on Sundays and public holidays as follows:

Route 990 to Perth Busport

• Departing Scarborough Beach at 7.02pm
• Departing Scarborough Beach at 7.27pm
• Departing Scarborough Beach at 7.58pm
• Departing Scarborough Beach at 8.29pm.

The additional trips will extend the 15 minute frequency until 8.44pm (previously 6.50pm).

These trips will not appear in the Transperth App or JourneyPlanner until the week commencing Monday 29 January.

Additional high capacity articulated buses have also been added to a number of services.

[Merc1107]

I note (with some interest) quite a few of the school-related changes seem to be curtailing the number of trips that deviate via a school, instead opting to commence trips separately from those schools... too many students running amok, aggravating the general public and causing a continuous stream of complaints? Or perhaps too much congestion around schools blowing out journey times and causing (cascading) late running?

Additional high capacity articulated buses have also been added to a number of services

Has someone in the hierarchy finally figured out Karrinyup has a fleet of relatively new, low-floor artics just itching to be used on busy services!?

[the c man]

As expected, service changes across the network are happening in time for school to commence. Key points are:

• A new route 249 serving Rowley Road, Hilbert, starting with a peak-only service that will presumably be expanded later on similar to route 569 in Baldivis
• Victoria Park Transfer Station renamed Causeway Bus Station, I assume to reduce confusion with Victoria Park train station (which now also has a bus transfer)
• Route 221 will reduce to a 10 minute frequency between Armadale and Kelmscott in the morning peak (Kelmscott to Perth is unaffected)
• A selection of routes will have trips added, mostly around weekday peak times
• And of course the usual grab-bag of school service changes

Transperth Bus Service Changes
Sun 28 Jan

From Sunday 28 January, a number of services across the Transperth network will undergo changes.

School Changes
Specific information about the changes to school services can be found here.

Victoria Park Transfer Station
Will be renamed Causeway Bus Station.

Routes 51, 230, 233, 253, 423, 441, 540, 541, 542, 561, 574, 584, 585, 586, 907 and 908
Will undergo time changes.

The following additional changes will occur:

Route 24
Will undergo time changes to weekday services
An additional weekday trip will depart East Perth (Point Fraser) at 7.07am, travelling to Claremont Station.

Route 27
Will undergo time changes to weekday services
An additional weekday trip will depart East Perth (Terrace Rd) at 4.19pm, travelling to Claremont Station.

Route 28
Will undergo time changes to weekday services.
A number of additional weekday trips will operate as follows:

• Departing Mooro Dr / Carmelia Av at 7.13am, terminating at Perth Busport at 7.42am
• Departing Claremont Station at 8.12am on school days only, terminating at Shenton Park Station at 8.53am
• Departing Shenton Park Station at 3.05pm on school days only, terminating at HBF Stadium at 3.27pm.
• Surrounding trips will undergo time changes to reduce crowding, with school day trips from Shenton Park Station now departing at 3.00pm, 3.05pm, 3.10pm and 3.15pm.

Route 34
Will undergo time changes
In response to increasing patronage at Como Secondary College, the trip departing Penrhos College at 3.25pm to Perth Busport will now depart Curtin University Bus Station at 3.08pm.

Route 95
In response to additional enrolments at Bob Hawke College, an additional trip will operate in the morning and afternoon on school days only.

• Departing Glendalough Station at 8.05am, via Subiaco Station at 8.21am, arriving at Bob Hawke College at 8.31am
• Departing Subiaco Station at 2.55pm, via Bob Hawke College at 3.00pm, arriving at Glendalough Station at 3.25pm.

Route 221
Will undergo time changes
Service frequency from Armadale Station will be amended to reflect patronage with service frequency dropping to every 10 minutes during morning peak
Service frequency from Kelmscott to Perth will be maintained at present levels.

Route 228
Will undergo time changes and operate additional weekday trips as follows:

• Departing Maddington Station at 7.30am, terminating at Gosnells Station at 7.50am
• Departing Gosnells Station at 8.33am, travelling via Maddington Station at 8.46am to terminate at Thornlie Station at 9.07am.

Route 233
Will undergo time changes and operate additional service deviations to St John Bosco College, Harrisdale Senior High School and Carey Baptist College.
These changes are being implemented to reduce crowding and more closely align services with school start and finish times.

Route 245
An additional weekday trip will depart Kelmscott Station at 4.51pm, arriving at Armadale Station at 5.15pm.

New Route 249
Will operate between Hilbert and Armadale Station, providing basic travel opportunities for students attending schools within the immediate Armadale region.
Weekday trips will operate as follows:

• Departing Lexington Av / Atlantic Rd, Hilbert at 7.08am, 7.28am and 7.45am
• Departing Armadale Station at 3.25pm, 3.45pm and 5.35pm.

This service is subject to consistent and well supported patronage, with additional services implemented over time as resources allow.

Route 251 and 252
Will undergo time changes
One weekday morning Route 251 trip will be withdrawn, replaced by one additional weekday morning Route 252 trip.

Route 253
As a result of changes to the Perth Public Transport Area and corresponding changes to orange school bus services, a small number of additional school days only trips on the Route 253 bus service between Jarrahdale, Mundijong, Byford and Armadale Station. The new services will provide for improved travel opportunities to Court Grammar School and Byford Secondary College as well as provide a new travel option for students attending Salvado Catholic College and improved commuter access into Armadale.

View the service update here for more information.
An updated copy of bus Timetable 21 is available here.

Route 321
Will undergo time changes
The trip departing Midland Station at 7.45am on school days will now depart at 7.41am and no longer deviate via McGlew Rd. The trip will continue to deviate via Parkerville, extending to Mundaring Christian School and Mundaring Primary School
The trip departing Midland Station at 7.53am on school holidays will no longer deviate via McGlew Rd.

Route 322
Will undergo time changes
The trip departing Stop 14996 (Glen Rd / Brook Rd) at 3.44pm on school days only will be extended and commence from Stop 15037 (Stratham St before Great Eastern Hwy).

Route 353
Will undergo time changes
An additional short trip will depart Kiara College at 3.05pm on school days only, arriving at Henley Brook Bus Station at 3.38pm
The existing trip departing Bassendean Station at 3.06pm will no longer deviate via Kiara College
The weekday trip departing Henley Brook Bus Station at 7.24am will no longer deviate via Discovery Parks in the Swan Valley due to low patronage
The weekday trip departing Bassendean Station at 3.20pm will no longer deviate via Discovery Parks in the Swan Valley due to low patronage.

Route 388
Will undergo time changes.
The weekday trip departing Warwick Station at 4.34am will now operate as a short service due to poor patronage.
The trip will depart from Wanneroo Rd near Beach Rd at 4.38am, travelling via the normal route to Perth Busport
Arrival time through all intermediate timing points and Perth Busport remains unchanged.

Route 425
Will undergo time changes
An additional trip will depart Warwick Station at 8.40am on school days only, terminating at Carine Senior High School at 8.49am
The existing weekday trip departing Stirling Station at 8.29am will extend to Warwick Station, providing additional travel options for Carine Senior High School students.

Route 442
Will undergo time changes and operate additional trips as follows:

• Departing Stand 2 at Carine Senior High School at 3.12pm on school days only, arriving at Whitfords Station at 3.45pm
• Departing Warwick Station at 4.31pm, arriving at Whitfords Station at 5.04pm.

Route 460
Will undergo time changes
An additional weekday trip will depart Whitfords Station at 5.07pm terminating at Joondalup Station at 5.46pm. This additional trip extends the 10 minute service provided during afternoon peak.

Route 502
In response to increasing patronage at Melville Senior High School, Route 502 will operate an additional trip on school days only. This trip will operate on a trial basis and requires consistent and well supported patronage to be retained.
The trip will depart Bull Creek Station at 7.53am, arriving at Fremantle Station at 8.29am.

Route 517
Will undergo a permanent route change in Southern River.
Services will now operate via the recently completed section of Balfour St in Southern River withdrawing services from Newmerrie St.
The following stops will be relocated:

• Stop 28313 Newmerrie St after Diego Wy will move to Balfour St before Algerian Wy
• Stop 28314 Newmerrie St before Diego Wy will move to Balfour St after Algerian Wy.

Route 518
Will undergo time changes and operate an additional school days only trip as follows:

• Departing Livingston Marketplace at 8.02am
• Via Carey Baptist College at approximately 8.12am and Harrisdale Senior High School at approximately 8.21am
• Arriving at Cockburn Central Station at 8.46am.

Route 519
Will undergo time changes and operate additional service deviations St John Bosco College, Harrisdale Senior High School and Carey Baptist College.
These changes are being implemented to reduce crowding and more closely align services with school start and finish times.
An additional trip will depart Harrisdale Senior High School at 2.57pm on school days only, arriving at Armadale Station at 3.40pm
The existing trip passing Harrisdale Senior High School at 3.10pm and St John Bosco College at 3.19pm will no longer deviate to either school and will instead operate as a normal Route 519 service to Armadale Station.

Route 530
Will undergo time changes.
The trip departing Fremantle Station at 2.26pm on school days only will no longer deviate via Emmanuel Catholic College.
Additional trips will operate as follows:

• Departing Emmanuel Catholic College at 3.10pm on school days only, arriving at Cockburn Central Station at 3.20pm
• Departing Cockburn Central Station at 3.26pm arriving at Fremantle Station at 4.21pm.

Route 543
Will undergo time changes
An additional weekday trip will depart Kwinana Station at 3.54pm, arriving at Kwinana Hub Bus Station at 4.13pm.

Route 544
Will undergo time changes
The afternoon trip to Wellard Station, deviating via The King’s College will depart the school at the earlier time of approximately 3.26pm.
To provide a more consistent Route 544 service during afternoon peak, the following changes will occur:

• The weekday trip departing Kwinana Station at 3.14pm will be withdrawn
• The weekday trip departing Kwinana Station at 3.54pm will now depart at the earlier time of 3.44pm
• An additional weekday trip will depart Kwinana Station at 4.04pm arriving at Wellard Station at 4.24pm

Route 600
Will undergo time changes
Services will no longer deviate to Austin Cove Baptist College Primary Campus due to the closure of the campus.

Route 930
In response to increasing patronage, Route 930 will undergo time changes and operate additional trips in the morning and afternoon peak.

Route 990
Will undergo time changes to weekday services and operate an additional trip as follows:

• Departing Perth Busport at 7.44am on school days only, arriving at Glendalough Station at 8.03am
• This trip will then continue as Route 95, departing Glendalough Station at 8.05am.

Route 998
An additional trip will depart Shenton Park Station at 2.57pm on school days only, terminating at Stirling Station at 3.28pm.
This trip will initially be untimetabled to allow Transperth to monitor effectiveness and modify if required.

Route 999
An additional weekday trip will depart Stirling Station at 8.06am, arriving at UWA at 8.48am.
This trip will initially be untimetabled to allow Transperth to monitor effectiveness and modify if required.

https://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/Servic ... changes-43

And a special bonus: it appears that patronage on the 990 is currently doing well:

Routes 421 and 990 - Additional Services
Thu 11 Jan - Thu 25 Apr

In response to increasing patronage associated with the Scarborough Sunset Markets, the following additional trips will operate every Thursday commencing 11 January. The additional Thursday only trips operate until Anzac Day.

• Route 421 to Stirling Station, departing Scarborough Beach Bus Station, Stand 2 at 7.33pm
• Route 990 to Glendalough Station, departing Scarborough Beach Bus Station, Stand 1 at 8.34pm
• Route 990 to Perth Busport via Glendalough Station, departing Scarborough Beach Bus Station, Stand 1 at 9.04pm.

Additional high capacity articulated buses have also been added to a number of services departing Scarborough after 7.51pm.

These trips will be included in the next timetable reprint.

Route 990 – Additional Sunday and Public Holiday Services
Sun 14 Jan - Thu 25 Apr

From Sunday 14 January until Thursday 25 April (ANZAC Day), Route 990 will operate additional trips in response to increasing patronage. The trips will operate on Sundays and public holidays as follows:

Route 990 to Perth Busport

• Departing Scarborough Beach at 7.02pm
• Departing Scarborough Beach at 7.27pm
• Departing Scarborough Beach at 7.58pm
• Departing Scarborough Beach at 8.29pm.

The additional trips will extend the 15 minute frequency until 8.44pm (previously 6.50pm).

These trips will not appear in the Transperth App or JourneyPlanner until the week commencing Monday 29 January.

Additional high capacity articulated buses have also been added to a number of services.

Personally I've driven both 320 and 321 service deviations through parkerville. Both these deviations need to go as no one gets on on/off. Why pay for ks when no one uses them

[Traklink]

I note (with some interest) quite a few of the school-related changes seem to be curtailing the number of trips that deviate via a school, instead opting to commence trips separately from those schools... too many students running amok, aggravating the general public and causing a continuous stream of complaints? Or perhaps too much congestion around schools blowing out journey times and causing (cascading) late running?

Just flicked through the new timetables, and it looks like there are some huge time savings for general passengers where those additional school trips have been introduced. Typically around 15 minutes or so, but nearly half an hour on the 2:39pm 519 trip ex-Murdoch

[Traklink]

It will be interesting to see the outcome of this one:

Have your say on proposed changes to Route 508

We’re seeking feedback on proposed changes to Route 508 in Ferndale.

Route 508 is proposed to be rerouted away from a section of Ferndale Crescent and onto Blancoa Road in Ferndale.

This new alignment would speed up journey times for the majority of passengers while also saving resources. These savings would be reinvested into Route 508 to double the frequency on Sundays/Public Holidays from the current 60 minute frequency, to an improved 30 minute frequency throughout most of the day.

The below bus stops would be removed, however new bus stops would be placed along Blancoa Road on the new route alignment.

Bus stop pairs to be removed

20225 (Ferndale Crescent after Crocus Way)
20224 (Ferndale Crescent before Crocus Way)

20226 (Ferndale Crescent after Glen Court)
20223 (Ferndale Crescent before Narval Way)

20227 (Ferndale Crescent before Spey Place)
20222 (Ferndale Crescent before Spey Place)

20228 (Ferndale Crescent after Bern Road)
20221 (Ferndale Crescent before Bern Road)

20229 (Ferndale Crescent before Lambertia Way)
20220 (Ferndale Crescent after Lambertia Way)

20230 (Ferndale Crescent after Lambertia Way)
20219 (Ferndale Crescent after Karri Way)

View a map of proposed changes to Route 508.

https://www.mysaytransport.wa.gov.au/ha ... -route-508

Survey link: https://www.mysaytransport.wa.gov.au/ha ... 508-survey

[Merc1107]

Not dissimilar to the change made to the 160 some years back that saw the time-wasting lap of Weber Reserve, Willagee deleted - although that was kept during the daytime as a deviation. That particular timetable change fixed most of the chronic late-running issues with that route too, so safe to say the savings were reinvested.

[Enviro 500]

I'm more interested in 507 getting upgraded to 15 minute frequency like 915.

[Zidanehartono]

Proposed bus network changes in conjunction with the Yanchep Rail Extension when the section between Butler and Yanchep commences operations later this year. The changes will see Two Rocks served by a new Route 498 and new terminus, as well as other new and amended routes to service the new stations which can be found in the link below.

https://www.mysaytransport.wa.gov.au/ya ... r9BicQcWPw

[Bus Suggestions]

I've summarised the full route list (split into relevant sectors) as well as all relevant footnotes below:

ROUTES:
479: Clarkson Stn - Mindarie Marina via Aviator Blvd (1) (A)
480: Clarkson Stn - Quinns Rocks via Mindarie

481: Clarkson Stn - Butler Stn via Quinns Rocks
482: Clarkson Stn - Butler Stn via Marmion Ave
483: Clarkson Stn - Butler Stn via Merriwa (2)
484: Clarkson Stn - Butler Stn via Ridgewood

485: Butler Stn - Alkimos Stn via Jindalee (B) (C)
486: Butler Stn - Alkimos Stn via Marmion Ave (C)
487: Butler Stn - Alkimos Primary School via Santorini Prom (D)
488: Butler Stn - Alkimos Primary School via Benenden Ave (D)

491: Alkimos Stn - Eglinton Stn via Shorehaven Blvd (A) (E)
492: Alkimos Stn - Eglinton Stn via Marmion Ave (E)

494: Eglinton Stn - Yanchep Stn via Lagoon Dr and Two Rocks Rd
495: Eglinton Stn - Yanchep Stn via Marmion Ave
496: Eglinton Stn - Yanchep Stn via Yanchep Beach Rd and St Andres Dr (F)

498: Yanchep Stn - Atlantis Beach Baptist College via Two Rocks (A)

ROUTE CHANGES:
480 >> 482
481 >> 480
482 >> 481
483 >> 483, 487
484 >> 484, 488
490 >> 486, 492, 495, 498
491 >> 491, 494

DEVIATIONS:

1. Deviates to Ocean Keys Shopping Centre off-peak.
2. Deviates to RAAFA Merriwa Estate off-peak.

FOOTNOTES:

1. Operating on a temporary alignment awaiting completion of long-term road network in residential estates.
2. May not operate from day one if road connection between Alkimos Beach and Eden Beach Estates is not completed in time.
3. Operating on a temporary alignment into Alkimos Station awaiting completion of surrounding road network.
4. Planned to extend to Alkimos Station at a later date, subject to available resources and road network completion.
5. Operating on a temporary alignment into Eglinton Station awaiting completion of surrounding road network.
6. Deviating to Yanchep Golf Estate (Parklands Dr roundabout) until additional route i is implemented.

LONG-TERM ROUTES PLANNED:

1. Eglinton Stn - Yanchep Stn via Yanchep Golf Estate.
2. Alkimos Stn - Eglinton Stn via Alkimos Beach, Shorehaven, and Amberton Estates.

If there's any I've missed, correct me and I'll edit them in.

[Traklink]

Good to see it's a more developed network than originally proposed for day one (from the Metronet PDP summary)

Peak frequencies are every 20 minutes north of Eglinton and every 10 minutes south of there, with the exception of route 479 (Clarkson route every 20 minutes) and possibly 481 (stated every 10-20 minutes)

Interpeak, every route will run every 30 minutes except for 496 which will be every hour. Weekends will be hourly on all routes, except the 492 will be every 30 minutes on Saturdays to preserve the current frequency along Marmion Avenue. As usual there's no mention of evening frequencies. Overall this continues the trend of feeder routes to new stations getting better frequencies than the average suburban bus route.

Route numbers 480, 481 and 482 are being reshuffled to run sequentially west-east, so 480 = current 481, 481 = current 482, 482 = current 480. Not sure this is worth the confusion that changing numbers will cause TBH.

Route 483 will be straightened to run the length of Baltimore Parade, reinstating the pre-Freeway route along Hester Avenue. At the northern end of Baltimore it will turn directly to Lukin Drive, something that was proposed back in 2004 but never implemented.

The northern sections of 483 and 484 will be split off into new routes 487 and 488. 487 in particular looks odd right now, extending north along Piazza Link before returning south along Howden Pde back to the current terminus but this is only temporary.

New routes 479, 485, 491 and 495 will serve many of the newish housing estates in the area for the first time. Route 498 (replacing the current 490) will cover newly developed areas in Two Rocks, and the above mentioned 487 will do likewise in Alkimos. Not convinced any of this had to wait for the railway extension (incomplete road networks are a problem for some routes but clearly not all) but it's a welcome improvement nonetheless.

[Merc1107]

Not convinced any of this had to wait for the railway extension (incomplete road networks are a problem for some routes but clearly not all) but it's a welcome improvement nonetheless.

It seems the only hope for bus network expansion recently has been funding tipped in as a result of "big projects", plus the occasional piecemeal expansions to already-frequent services. Not really surprising, that with so many projects focussing on outer suburbia, the push for "mid-tier transport" has been led by Councils much closer to the CBD (although the Thornlie-Cockburn link, and Bayswater Station works will theoretically allow some sort of reorganisation in those areas). Given there's about a year to go until the next election, I imagine there will be a few cash splashes on seats more likely to be lost to the Liberals or Greens... Maybe the established suburbs will finally score some improvements out of that?

[Traklink]

I'm more interested in 507 getting upgraded to 15 minute frequency like 915.

That would've been a nice one to have as part of the Armadale Line shutdown changes, though obviously was not to be.

It is included as a future route shown in the Cannington Station development application though (either 920 or 925, with the other being the current route 100). Interestingly the new 36 and 51 are also shown as long-term additions to the network with better frequencies than today, though 907 and 908 obviously aren't

[Traklink]

But wait there's more!

Proposed Bayswater Station network: https://www.mysaytransport.wa.gov.au/ba ... us-network
Map: https://www.mysaytransport.wa.gov.au/91 ... nts/277428

Route 42 is the big winner, virtually doubling its service throughout the week.

On the other hand the frequency along Guildford Road will be halved between Maylands and King William Street. South of Maylands the combined frequency looks basically unchanged.

Bayswater Station Bus Network

With the completion of the bus link at Bayswater Station, Transperth is reviewing the Guildford Road bus Routes 41, 42, 48 and 55 bus services. The proposed service changes include route realignments, frequency changes and renumbering of services.

These service changes are being proposed to provide service improvements and provide greater access for the community and transfer opportunities at Bayswater Station to Perth CBD, Airport line and soon to be completed Ellenbrook line.

We’d like your feedback on the proposed service changes.

When reviewing the service information, please note that frequencies are approximate.

This consultation will be open from Monday 29 January until 4pm Friday 16 February 2024.


The following suburbs may be affected:
Highgate
Mount Lawley
Maylands
Bayswater
Ashfield
Bassendean


Route 41

• Is proposed to extend to Bayswater Station via Sutherland Street and King William Street
• This will provide a new connection to Bayswater Station for residents south of Guildford Road
• Route 41 is proposed to operate approximately:
  Every 15 minutes in peak
  Every 60 minutes interpeak
  Every 60 minutes on Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays
• A small number of additional trips will operate.

Route 42

• Is proposed to undergo a route change travelling via Eighth Avenue and extending on Clarkson Avenue terminating near the Maylands Police Complex
• All trips will travel via Eighth Avenue (no longer travelling via Central Avenue or deviating via Ninth Avenue) providing significantly improved connectivity and bus frequency to the Maylands Town Centre and trip attractors near Guildford Road
• Bus stops would be removed on Central Avenue and East Street, with new bus stops proposed on East Street (east of Peninsula Road) and alternatives stops also available on Guildford Road
• The service would be extended on Clarkson Avenue terminating near the Clarkson Avenue boat ramp carpark providing better public transport access to Maylands Water Park and Maylands Police Complex
• Due to high demand this will receive a significant frequency upgrade
• Route 42 is proposed to operate approximately:
  Every 7/8 minutes in peak
  Every 30 minutes interpeak
  Every 30 minutes on Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays
  Will operate earlier and later services than current timetable.

New Route 43 (previously known as Route 48)

• Is proposed to undergo a route change travelling via Beechboro Road South and Hudson Street in Bayswater
• This will provide better access to public transport for resident’s northeast of Bayswater Station and reduce duplication with the Circle Route on Coode Street
• This service would no longer travel via Francis and Drake Street
• Some additional trips will operate with increased short trips between Morley Bus Station and Bayswater Station
• Route 43 is proposed to operate:
  Every 15 minutes in peak
  Every 60 minutes interpeak (every 30 minutes between Morley Bus Station and Bayswater Station)
  Every 60 minutes on Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays
• A small number of additional short trips will operate between Morley Bus Station and Bayswater Station.

New Route 44 (previously known as Route 55)

• New Route 44 will operate between Bassendean Town Centre and Bayswater Station following a similar alignment to the former Route 55 in Bassendean and Ashfield
• Different to the former Route 55 service, it is proposed that Route 44 operate via Dunstone and Wyatt Road and terminating at Bayswater Station
• This will reduce walking distance to public transport for residents west of Tonkin Hwy
• Some bus stops (which are very poorly patronised) would no longer be served in the Ashfield/Bayswater industrial area on River Road, Goongarrie Road, and Katanning Street
• Passengers travelling to Perth CBD can transfer to a connecting train at Bayswater Station which operates approximately every 7-8 minutes throughout the day. The train from Bayswater to Perth Station takes 12-14 minutes resulting in a quicker journey time for passengers travelling to many key destinations. Note that later in 2024 when the Ellenbrook Line opens, train frequency will improve from every 6 minutes in peak to every 4 minutes, with off peak improving to every 5 minutes
• Passengers needing to travel to Maylands, Highgate or Northbridge via bus will be able transfer to the Route 41 or 43 at Bayswater Station
• Route 44 is proposed to operate approximately:
  Every 12 minutes in peak
  Every 60 minutes interpeak
  Every 60 minutes on Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays
• Some additional trips will operate to allow for better transfer opportunities.

Route 48
Is proposed to be replaced by New Route 43.

Route 55
Is proposed to be replaced by New Route 44.

[Enviro 500]

I'm more interested in 507 getting upgraded to 15 minute frequency like 915.

That would've been a nice one to have as part of the Armadale Line shutdown changes, though obviously was not to be.

It is included as a future route shown in the Cannington Station development application though (either 920 or 925, with the other being the current route 100). Interestingly the new 36 and 51 are also shown as long-term additions to the network with better frequencies than today, though 907 and 908 obviously aren't

I've been on 51 and it seems poorly utilised. Surprised it's getting possible improvements.

[Merc1107]

They were nowhere near as savage with (truncating) the Guildford Rd services as I thought they might be - I was expecting something quite radical that would shorten most of the routes, replacing them with a high-frequency route, and the 42 having some moderate enhancement given it has seemed so busy when I've used it in the past. Another brainwave I'd had was they might resurrect the erstwhile 43 to both remove another service from Guildford Rd, and give the Maylands Peninsula a connection to Bayswater Station; but I have to say the above proposal is superior, and less likely to upset everyone around Bayswater and Maylands.

Am guessing the peak service will be coordinated to 3-4mins, and with one less service along Guildford Rd, I wonder if the 42 won't also run half-hourly at night to plug the gap left by the 55?

I wonder if the CircleRoute might finally receive a Sunday upgrade given the extremely frequent service past Bayswater? The same could be asked of the Claremont - Shenton Park section, if not the whole thing.

I've been on 51 and it seems poorly utilised. Surprised it's getting possible improvements.

Orrong Road hasn't had a bus running along a great length of it for a long time, if ever at all, so I think it needs both time, and good marketing, to change people's travel habits.

[Traklink]

They were nowhere near as savage with (truncating) the Guildford Rd services as I thought they might be - I was expecting something quite radical that would shorten most of the routes, replacing them with a high-frequency route, and the 42 having some moderate enhancement given it has seemed so busy when I've used it in the past.

I think that's on the cards, but subject to the Maylands bus interchange and other road improvements going ahead. In particular they would need traffic lights at Guildford/Seventh (not scheduled until 2025-26) given that last time they tried running buses to Maylands, the local folk made it pretty clear they didn't want buses on Eighth Avenue. I assume we would eventually get a 930 or 995-type setup with through-running to the feeder routes, especially this close to the CBD.

Taken from the Main Roads WA website:

Maylands Bus Routes.JPG (70.18 KiB) Viewed 3020 times

https://www.mainroads.wa.gov.au/globala ... f?v=4aabb6

[Enviro 500]

They were nowhere near as savage with (truncating) the Guildford Rd services as I thought they might be - I was expecting something quite radical that would shorten most of the routes, replacing them with a high-frequency route, and the 42 having some moderate enhancement given it has seemed so busy when I've used it in the past.

I think that's on the cards, but subject to the Maylands bus interchange and other road improvements going ahead. In particular they would need traffic lights at Guildford/Seventh (not scheduled until 2025-26) given that last time they tried running buses to Maylands, the local folk made it pretty clear they didn't want buses on Eighth Avenue. I assume we would eventually get a 930 or 995-type setup with through-running to the feeder routes, especially this close to the CBD.

Taken from the Main Roads WA website:
Maylands Bus Routes.JPG
https://www.mainroads.wa.gov.au/globala ... f?v=4aabb6

Either that or a similar arrangement as Cambridge Street or Wanneroo Road.

[WEMBLEY 75]

End of an Era: With the proposed Bayswater route alterations and renumbering of Route 48 to Route 43 and Route 55 to Route 44, this brings an end to two services of long continuity within the network. If I am correct, Routes 41, 42, 48 and 55 have essentially been operating almost the same journeys since the formation of the MTT back in 1958. This just leaves Routes 41 and 42 but I am also wondering if Route 15 Perth to Glendalough and Route 19 Perth to Yokine might qualify too?

[Traklink]

New TransBunbury timetables were also effective from 28 January. Route 843 now runs a 30-minute weekday frequency until just after midday towards Bunbury and between around 10am and 1pm towards Dalyellup, and has additional trips at peak times. However the Thursday night trips have been withdrawn network-wide.

https://pta.wa.gov.au/Portals/15/TransR ... iFXg%3d%3d
https://pta.wa.gov.au/Portals/15/TransR ... wBuA%3d%3d
https://pta.wa.gov.au/Portals/15/TransR ... 1F4A%3d%3d

Also, the afternoon round trip on route 865 (Kalgoorlie-Coolgardie) now runs 15 minutes later.

https://pta.wa.gov.au/Portals/15/AA_DOC ... 6756854354

[Traklink]

A couple of improvements planned for next month. Purple CAT seems to be doing well.

March Bus Service Changes
Sun 03 Mar

From Sunday 3 March, the following routes will undergo changes:

Route 37
Will no longer terminate at Stop 11720 (Albany Hwy near Baillie Av). Services will extend via Oats St to Curtin University Bus Station.
Services to Airport Central Station (T1 and T2) will depart Stand 1 at Curtin University Bus Station.

Purple CAT
Will undergo minor time changes to Saturday services.
Additional weekday trips will be added to improve frequency during peak periods.
Additional trips will operate on Saturday nights.
The last service on Saturdays will now depart:

• Elizabeth Quay Bus Station at 11.00pm
• UWA South at 11.21pm.

For further assistance or to plan your journey visit transperth.wa.gov.au or call the Transperth InfoLine on 13 62 13 (TIS: 13 14 50) Hearing or speech impaired? Call via NRS 133 677 and ask for 13 62 13.

https://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/Servic ... ce-changes

Route 233 Service Change
Tue 05 Mar

Route 233 will undergo minor time changes to better accommodate passengers travelling to St John Bosco College on weekday mornings.

For further assistance or to plan your journey visit transperth.wa.gov.au or call the Transperth InfoLine on 13 62 13 (TIS: 13 14 50) Hearing or speech impaired? Call via NRS 133 677 and ask for 13 62 13.

https://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/Servic ... ice-change

[Bus Suggestions]

In a move that's been a long time coming, "Armadale/Thornlie" Line trains will stop at Perth Stadium 7 days a week from the 2nd of April:

Trains now stopping at Perth Stadium precinct seven days a week
28 February 2024

Food, fun, exhilaration, exercise, nature, and popular tourist attractions - everything the Perth Stadium precinct has to offer is now more accessible than ever with trains now stopping at Stadium Station seven days a week from Tuesday, 2 April 2024.

• Trains to stop at Stadium Station every day of the week from Tuesday, 2 April 2024
• Station previously accessible only on weekends, public holidays, and event days
• People can travel to Stadium Station from anywhere on the network for no more than $5.10

Food, fun, exhilaration, exercise, nature, and popular tourist attractions - everything the Perth Stadium precinct has to offer is now more accessible than ever with trains now stopping at Stadium Station seven days a week from Tuesday, 2 April 2024.

Train access to Stadium Station has been limited to event days, weekends, and public holidays since the stadium opened in early 2018. Now, anyone wanting to visit the precinct can do so affordably and easily every day of the week, with the station just a short, five-minute train journey from the CBD.

With fares capped at two zones, people can travel to Stadium Station from anywhere in the wider metropolitan area for no more than $5.10 per ticket, and free for SmartRider holders every Sunday.

To facilitate work on several projects, Armadale Line trains are currently only running between Perth Station and Victoria Park Station. More information on replacement bus services can be found on the Transperth website.

The new daily services to Stadium Station will continue after the Armadale Line reopens.

Comments attributed to Transport Minister Rita Saffioti:

"The area around the stadium is a beautiful precinct that has plenty to offer outside of event days, from a picturesque waterside walk or cycle to the Matagarup Zip+Climb, sensory playground, parklands, barbeque and picnic facilities, and easy access to local businesses.

"Limiting public transport access to weekends and public holidays kept this world-class area inaccessible for many. Opening up Perth Stadium Station on weekdays will give both locals and tourists alike more opportunity to explore and enjoy the precinct, all for no more than $5.10 a ticket.

"The April 2 start date coincides with the first week of school holidays, and we hope many Western Australians will take advantage of the five-minute train journey from the city, and enjoy everything this area has to offer."

An official service update notice has not yet been uploaded to the Transperth website, nor has an updated timetable been made available as of yet.

[Enviro 500]

Purple CAT seems to be doing well despite heavily duplicating 24 and 103 because who in the right mind would wanna pay for a ticket to travel between PCH and EQBS? I'm not surprised it's cannibalised some of the load from 950 southern leg too.

That being said, I'd prefer either the Purple CAT or 103 to start from the Busport, giving PCH patients a direct link to Perth Central railway station.

[Traklink]

Some more encouraging news, given that university patronage was reported to be a lot slower in bouncing back from Covid compared to the rest of the network.

Route 100 – Additional Services
Thu 07 Mar

From Thursday 7 March, Route 100 will operate additional trips on Curtin University days in response to increasing patronage. The trips will operate alongside standard timetabled services, providing additional capacity between Canning Bridge Station, Curtin Central Bus Station and Curtin University Bus Station.

These trips will not appear in the Transperth App or JourneyPlanner until the week commencing Monday 17 March.

Additional trips will also operate on Sunday 24 March for the Curtin University Open Day.

The additional Sunday trips will provide a 15 minute frequency as follows:

Departing Canning Bridge Station from 8.52am until 2.52pm
Departing Curtin University Bus Station from 9.33am until 4.30pm.

For further assistance or to plan your journey visit transperth.wa.gov.au or call the Transperth InfoLine on 13 62 13 (TIS: 13 14 50) Hearing or speech impaired? Call via NRS 133 677 and ask for 13 62 13.

https://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/Servic ... l-services

Routes 72 and 75 – Service Change
Sun 31 Mar

From Sunday 31 March, routes 72 and 75 will undergo changes.

Route 72
Will undergo time changes and operate a small number of additional trips in response to increasing patronage.

Route 75
Will undergo time changes.

For further assistance or to plan your journey visit transperth.wa.gov.au or call the Transperth InfoLine on 13 62 13 (TIS: 13 14 50) Hearing or speech impaired? Call via NRS 133 677 and ask for 13 62 13.

https://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/Servic ... ice-change