Access to PTA property

Accessing the PTA Passenger Rail Reserve, Freight Rail Corridor, and PTA land

The PTA is responsible for protecting the integrity of the state’s passenger and freight rail networks and infrastructure. The PTA is also required to ensure strict safety practices are in place for works in and around the rail corridors.

As such, entities who seek to commence works in, or adjacent to, rail corridor land must apply for permission to undertake works and for access to the corridor.

Access to the Rail Corridor and working near the PTA’s infrastructure and assets is only permitted once the PTA is satisfied that adequate safety precautions are in place. Once the PTA has approved such access, all relevant legislation and regulations are complied with.

Our Third-Party Access team manages the application process and can assist with the following:

• Requests to enter for utility providers, Local Government Areas, Councils, individuals, and companies doing intrusive and/or non-intrusive works.
• New rail siding connections
• Road and rail interfaces such as private level crossings, pedestrian crossings, principal shared path
• Building near or next to the railway

Application process:

All applications and queries to be submitted to the PTA Third-Party Access team at  PTAThirdpartyaccess@pta.wa.gov.au

Depending on the location and type of works being undertaken the application process will differ. The following information needs to be provided with applications.

 

Passenger Network:

• Procedure is for Third Parties, including PTA Project Managers managing Third Parties, who want to gain access into or work on or near the PTA’s rail corridor, infrastructure or assets - 8810-450-003 - Working In and Around the PTA Rail Corridor, Assets and Infrastructure – 2023

• Telecommunication Third Parties who wish to share/use, access and work near PTA’s infrastructure and facilities - 8003-000-001 - Guidelines for Third Party Communication Facilities on Public Transport Authority Land or Assets
• PTA Procedure 8810-450-001 Procedure – Utility Crossing(s) under Future and Existing Rail Reserve
• Permit to enter (P2E) to access PTA Facilities & Infrastructure branch-controlled assets, including buildings, platforms, equipment, or services for PTA Internal Departments, PTA Project Contractors, and External Contractors.
  • 8910-150-001 - Access and Issuing of Permits to Enter (P2E) for the Urban Network
  • Guideline – WebEOC Permit to Enter – Contractor Guide
• PTA Document: 9100-000-007 – Safeworking Rules and Procedures
• PTA Guideline Safety Management Plan Working on PTA Property

Please note that these documents may be updated periodically. It is also available on our Vendor Communications Portal.

Freight Network:

The Freight Rail Network infrastructure is owned by the PTA but leased to and operated by Arc Infrastructure under the Network Lease Agreement. Therefore, any access to the Corridor Land, including the installation or maintenance of utility services such as gas, power, water, and telecommunications under, over, or alongside the Freight Rail Corridor, must be submitted for approval.

• TPS Application Form
• Arc Requirements
• Communication Procedure – Procedure for Emergency Works

Depending on application complexity processing can require a minimum of 4 to 6 months to be finalised. This should be allowed for in any project planning.

Requests for access to PTA property for filming and photography purposes (excluding news media) can be emailed (details above) or posted to:

Communications Support Officer
Customer Strategy and Communications
Public Transport Authority
PO Box 8125
Perth Business Centre WA 6849

The application should outline the reason for the shoot and detail preferred dates/times/duration, preferred location, the number of people involved and the type of equipment (boom microphones are not permitted at railway stations under any circumstances). We may also ask for a brief synopsis of the storyline, for context.

Other than in exceptional circumstances, drones will not be permitted on or over PTA property, nor would we expect to approve filming or photography during morning and evening peak times, or at platform level at a major station.

We may ask applicants to submit a safety plan. If a safety supervisor is required, a suitably-qualified person shall be provided at the applicant’s expense. Depending on location, the applicant may have to undertake a site induction.

A commercial fee of $100 (plus GST) per hour (to a maximum of $500+GST per site per day) may apply.

All media outlets must contact the PTA media team (9326 2526) to seek permission to film on PTA property. This includes bus stations, train stations, ferry jetties and their immediate precincts.

Filming is not permitted on board operating scheduled services, unless prior approval is given in exceptional circumstances.

Requests from registered charities for access to PTA property for the purpose of undertaking a collection can be emailed (details above) or posted to:

Communications Support Officer
Customer Strategy and Communications
Public Transport Authority
PO Box 8125
Perth Business Centre WA 6849

The application should include the name (and preferably come from the office) of the charity, plus details of the preferred location/s, preferred date/time/duration, and the number of people involved at each location. Applicants will be required to complete a Good Conduct and Indemnity Form, and to show proof of Public Liability insurance cover.

Under normal circumstances, the following conditions will apply:

• No more than two collectors at any location other than Perth Station (maximum six) and Perth Underground (maximum four).
• Total collectors may not exceed 50 at any one time.
• No more than 22 stations (including Perth Station and Perth Underground) may be covered, with a maximum of five stations (excluding Perth Station and Perth Underground) on any one line.
• Collections should take place for a maximum three-hour period, or two lots of two hours each.
• Chairs, tables and displays are not permitted.
• Handouts (other than lapel stickers or similar) are not permitted.
• Collecting on platforms is not permitted. Collectors should stand near station entrances and exits, positioned so as not to obstruct the free flow of pedestrian traffic.

Collections will be permitted on only one day per week (usually Fridays); with only one charity per day. 

No form of political representation is permitted other than after the declaration of writs in a local, State or federal election and then, only with a permit. Note that permits will be issued only to registered political parties.
Requests for access to PTA property for political purposes can be emailed (details above) or posted to:

Communications Support Officer
Customer Strategy and Communications
Public Transport Authority
PO Box 8125
Perth Business Centre WA 6849

The application should include the name of the candidate plus details of the preferred location/s, preferred date/time/duration, and the number of people involved at each location. There should be no more than two representatives at any location (other than major stations). Chairs, tables and displays are not permitted.

Representatives should stand near station entrances and exits, positioned so as not to obstruct the free flow of pedestrian traffic.