Zempilas Slams Cook Govt Over Australind Rail Delay
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Opposition leader Basil Zempilas criticizes the Cook government for delaying the restart of the Australind rail service from Perth to Bunbury, despite promises to roll out new trains after the upgraded Armadale line reopened. The delay is causing frustration due to high fuel prices and overcrowded Transperth services, especially as Easter travel approaches. The new trains, part of the $1.6 billion Metronet program, are still undergoing testing at Alstoms Bellevue factory, with a targeted launch in the first quarter of 2026. The government defends the delay as necessary for safety, while also announcing two extra three-car sets for $80 million.
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