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New low for train reliability

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Fire, weather and a car crash were factors which led to a record 12.5 per cent of Transperth trains running behind in December, according to the state government.

Matilda Bay clubs fear ferry fatalities

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A group of Matilda Bay-based clubs has gone public with its opposition to proposed locations for a ferry terminal in the western suburbs, warning of potentially fatal consequences.

Govt awards $12m EV work contract

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The state government has awarded a $12.3 million contract to EV charging provider JET Charge, over work on a bus depot in Perth.

Cook makes EV bus building pitch

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A new electrified bus fleet would be rolled out in Western Australia by 2050 under a WA Labor plan to phase out Transperth's diesel buses.

Serco books $48m Transperth work

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Serco Australia and Transperth have renewed their partnership with a $48 million contract over services across the state's public transport system.

Electric CAT bus to debut, depot upgrades

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The first electric bus in the new 18-vehicle CAT fleet will be on Perth roads this week, with the Malaga depot to receive an upgrade as part of a $250 million plan.

Time to act on transport plan: Infrastructure WA

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A senior member of the state's infrastructure advisory body has called for a refresh of transport planning frameworks, in the hope of ending the politicisation of WA's transit future.

Transdev seals $1.3bn bus contracts

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The state government has awarded $1.3 billion in contracts to public transport operator Transdev to continue operating Transperth buses.

Train radio deal's derailing cost $6.6m

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Huawei deal for Transperth radio network has cost taxpayers $6.6 million in a termination settlement.

Transit habits shift as virus moves through

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COVID-19 has changed the way we move around, but are those behaviours likely to persist? Business News investigates in part four of our WFH series.

Pivoting in a pandemic

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As catastrophic as the coronavirus-caused economic shutdown is for some, other businesses are finding opportunity

WA will ban regional travel amid COVID-19

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People already waiting at the Western Australian border will be allowed into the state after the closure deadline, as the premier flagged banning regional travel and shutting down beaches.

Sealink to acquire Transit for up to $700m

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A privately-owned international bus operator that commenced operations in Perth in 1995 has struck a friendly merger agreement with SeaLink Travel Group, which operates the Rottnest and Swan River ferry services.

Uber, Ola get green light at Optus Stadium

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The state government has softened its policy on ride-sharing services at Optus Stadium, with sports fans now able to catch a ride to the East Perth side of Matagarup Bridge after bus services were transferred from that location.

Getting up to speed on Metronet rollout

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SPECIAL REPORT: Costs and a local skills shortage are among the challenges facing the state as it seeks to develop a local train car manufacturing sector.

Data key to marketing moves

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OPINION: Businesses risk being left behind by rapid changes in customer behaviour unless they improve how they collect and communicate information.

Perth commuters evacuate burning bus

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Passengers have fled from a burning bus during morning peak hour traffic in Alexander Heights, with the vehicle completely destroyed in the blaze.

Transperth bus catches fire at Whitfords

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A second Transperth bus has caught fire this week, two days after a bus was engulfed in flames at the Esplanade Busport, covering parts of Perth's CBD in black smoke.

Transit company wins Singapore contract

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A privately owned transport group that started operations in 1996 after winning a Transperth contract to run bus services in Midland has secured a major new contract in Singapore.

Private players could deliver light rail network

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The private sector is developing light rail projects on the Gold Coast and in Sydney, and there is no shortage of investors, builders and operators able to do the same in Perth.

Contractors win $100m Stadium Station job

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Construction contractors Laing O'Rourke and AECOM have been selected to build the train station and associated railway infrastructure at the new Perth Stadium, in a deal worth $100 million.

Private and public sectors pursue change - SPECIAL REPORT

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Asset sales, cost cutting and restructuring are under way across WA, creating opportunities for professional services firms. Click through to see details of more than 30 privatisation deals in WA, from 1961 to the present day.

The Giants are about to wake up

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The Giants will begin their walk through the city streets from tomorrow as part of the opening of the Perth International Arts Festival, which runs into the first week of March.

Downer wins Transperth contract

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Public transport users will be able to use their smartphones or tablets to track the exact location of Transperth buses in real time by 2016.

Transperth launches bus efficiency trial

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Transperth has signed on with transport systems technology specialist Vix Technology, formerly ERG, to carry out a trial aimed at improving Perth's public transport network.

Technology helping ensure passengers meet their vehicle

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TRANSPERTH customers were greeted by some very friendly people in pyjamas in the city last week with an important message about getting to work on time.