Recommendation
61. Plan and invest in the future development of new heavy rail infrastructure by:
- investing in high-capacity signalling
- investing in improved station precinct accessibility through public and active transport programs and improving compliance with the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth)
- further investigating the merit and staging of investments in the Rail Growth Plan
- investigating the feasibility of these long-term major projects: East Wanneroo Rail Link, Bunbury Faster Rail and Perth metropolitan orbital rail route.
WA Government response
The WA Government responded to Foundation for a stronger tomorrow in February 2023. Recommendation 61 is fully supported. For further information please refer to the response document.
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