The new $160 million Australind train service is finally open to passengers.
Commuters can now travel via train from Perth to Bunbury after the service was suspended in November 2023 during the Armadale Line upgrade.
The first of four new trains began passenger services on Monday and will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
A second train will then be added in late August, doubling services before the full fleet will hit the tracks early next year.
Each train features wider passenger doors, onboard toilets, contemporary interiors with LED lighting, improved accessibility, in-seat USB-C charging, dedicated storage for up to 14 bikes, and an onboard buffet.
The Australind's stopping pattern will remain unchanged, with services operating on the original route between Perth and Bunbury, stopping at Armadale, Byford, Mundijong, Serpentine, North Dandalup, Pinjarra, Waroona, Yarloop, Cookernup, Harvey and Brunswick Junction.
"We're so proud to have secured the future of the Australind and to be delivering a more reliable public transport service for the communities in and around Bunbury," Transport Minister Rita Saffioti said.
"The old Australind trains were well past their working life and required regular maintenance that was too often causing disruptions.
"Our four new trains are bigger, better and more accessible, providing passengers everything they need to sit back and enjoy the journey."
For more information on Australind services visit www.transwa.wa.gov.au
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