Improved bus services on the way for Perth’s south-east

Communities in Perth’s south-east will soon benefit from improved bus connections and higher-frequency routes as changes are made to the network to support the METRONET Thornlie-Cockburn Line.

The updated bus network, which will come into effect when the line opens on June 9, will see more than 20 new bus routes and key changes to existing routes, providing greater coverage and access to public transport services.

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An additional 20 buses will be joining the network, adding a combined 1.5 million bus service kilometres every year.

“As we’ve seen with other major METRONET projects, not only do these new train stations deliver access to our world-class rail network, but they also enhance the connectivity of the surrounding bus network,” transport minister Rita Saffioti says.

“The new bus routes will take effect from Monday, 9 June, when the Thornlie-Cockburn Line opens, so it’s important the community take the time to review the new bus routes and what it will mean for their commutes.”

Those travelling to and from the new Ranford Road and Nicholson Road stations will benefit from an additional 11 new bus routes, giving passengers convenient and greater access to the wider public transport network.

The changes were made following community consultation earlier this year, also prompting changes to access to community destinations.

These improvements include a direct, frequent connection between Curtin University and Ranford Road Station, improving access to Canning Vale and a new connection between Oats Street Station and Victoria Park.

There will also be a new high-frequency route 925 which offers better weekend frequencies between Bull Creek and Cannington and improved coverage in Thornlie, with a new limited stop bus service between Thornlie and Perth via new route 930X.

Improved access to public transport in the Canning Vale industrial area along Baile Road is on the way, and new routes and additional capacity provided to local high school schools.

“With the Armadale Line also reopening to Beckenham, there will be some changes to the existing rail replacement bus services, with enhanced connections to the new Cannington Train Station, where passengers will be able to connect to the new train line,” Saffioti says.

“While there will be significant improvements, it does come with change, and I want to thank the community for their patience as they adjust to these new and enhanced routes.”

Routes 221 and 907 will be modified to operate between Armadale and Cannington stations, providing connections with train services to Perth.

Routes 230 and 908 will be withdrawn, with new Route 930X providing a limited stops alternative for some journeys.
A number of other changes to bus services are also being planned, and passengers are encouraged to head to the Transperth website for more details.