PTA
implemented a major security upgrade across the
network and progressed the SmartRider electronic
ticketing system, to be fully rolled out in January 2006.
The recent completion of a central monitoring room,
that provides a closed circuit television system
delivering real time images from stations across the rail
network, has placed PTA at the leading edge of
security and counter terrorism technology in Australia.
In concert with this, a centrally operated public address
system, improved lighting and the near completion of
our transit guard deployment programme at stations
and on all trains after 7:00pm provides passengers with
an improved sense of security.
The SmartRider system, used with
great success in
Europe and Asia, will allow people to pass through
gates at the start and finish of a journey.The electronic
card will automatically calculate the trip fare at the end
of the journey. Passengers will be able to pass between
ferry, bus and train using the same card, improving
customer convenience and transport efficiency.
Other significant
developments during the year
included:
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- The introduction of gas powered buses to
Transperth’s bus fleet has added to passenger
comfort, a reduced environmental impact and is
moving the Transperth bus system to the
security of a local energy source.
- A new train control centre
has been
commissioned at East Perth.
- A new training centre has been built
at
Claisebrook, incorporating a railcar cab
simulator for driver training to meet the needs
of the expanding rail system.
- The Prospector train service has
overcome
teething problems and is now providing
excellent high speed services to the Goldfields
and places en route.
The achievements of the year are the result
of a
dedicated and enthusiastic team. I thank all the staff of
PTA for their continued high level of performance and
commitment to PTA’s purpose of customer focused,
safe and cost effective passenger transport services.
Reece Waldock
Chief Executive Officer
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