Morley–Ellenbrook railway line


The Morley–Ellenbrook railway line is a planned railway line on the Transperth network in Perth, Western Australia. Construction is planned to begin in 2021 and finish in 2023–24.

History

The construction of the Ellenbrook line was announced by the Barnett Government in the lead up to the 2008 election. However nothing eventuated, and Premier Colin Barnett declared that there was not yet the demand. It was again promised by the McGowan Government during the 2017 election campaign as part of its Metronet scheme.
The route alignment for the line was confirmed in August 2019. In April 2020, two consortia were shortlisted by the Public Transport Authority of Western Australia.

Route

The line will diverge from the Midland line east of Bayswater station. Bayswater station will become a central junction for the Morley-Ellenbrook and Forrestfield–Airport rail links, with the Forrestfield–Airport Link construction already commenced.

Stations

It is proposed that the line will have five stations at Morley, Noranda, Malaga, Whiteman Park and Ellenbrook, with a station planned at Bennett Springs East.
Ellenbrook station will be built in the Ellenbrook town centre.
Whiteman station will serve the people around Brabham and Henley Brook areas and those visiting Whiteman Park.
Malaga station will serve the people around Ballajura, Alexander Heights, Landsdale and the Malaga employment district.
Noranda station will connect Benara Road to better serve the surrounding suburbs, with a proposed location of Benara Road and Tonkin Highway.
Morley station will be built within Tonkin Highway, with high-frequency bus services connecting it with the Morley town centre.