- New METRONET Bayswater Station southern platforms open to the public
- Station now servicing Midland and Airport lines
- Works continuing on the northern half of station and platforms, which will service the new METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line
- New Whatley Crescent extension road open to vehicles
The new METRONET Bayswater Station has opened to the public for the first time today, with services resuming on the Midland and Airport lines.
The partial opening has seen the southern platforms open to commuters, who can now access the station via the entry building on either side of Coode Street. Access to the platforms is available via a lift, escalator and stairs.
Major works are continuing on the northern half of the station, which will service the METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook Line.
The opening of the new station comes after the old station and Bayswater Bridge were demolished in April.
The new Whatley Crescent extension road underneath the new station, and the upgraded shared path between Meltham and Bayswater Stations, have also opened today.
The new road and shared paths will provide the community with upgraded links and access to the station and surrounding Bayswater businesses.
Once completed, the new Bayswater Station will become a key connection point for the Midland, Airport and new METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook lines, and will feature four platforms, bicycle shelter and parking and 10 new retail spaces around the base of the station.
The Government will work with the local community and businesses to activate and utilise the new retail spaces.
Bus routes diverted while the station was being upgraded have now returned to their original alignment, including the CircleRoute (999, 998) and Route 48 bus services. More information is available on the Transperth website.
As stated by Transport Minister Rita Saffioti:
“Today is a significant milestone for the METRONET New Bayswater Station project, with train services on the Midland and Airport lines resuming and the Whatley Crescent extension opening for the first time.
“The Bayswater community have been incredibly patient and understanding as we’ve carried out these works, and with services now resuming on the Midland and Airport lines, we’re really starting to see some of the positive changes that are being made.
“The Bayswater Station will be the biggest station outside of the CBD, becoming a key connection point for the Midland, Airport and new METRONET Morley-Ellenbrook lines.
“One of the more exciting elements is the 10 new retail spaces surrounding the base of the station which presents opportunities to activate this area, and we will be looking to work with the local community and businesses to fill those spaces.”
Comments attributed to Maylands MLA Lisa Baker:
“This has been an incredibly complex project and to see services now resuming on the Airport and Midland lines is a major milestone.
“The community have been incredibly patient while we’ve delivered these works and I want to thank them once again.
“The METRONET new Bayswater Station will be the only station outside of the CBD to service three separate train lines which will see this part of our community become a thriving hub in the years ahead.”
