Access to PTA property

The use of a drone on or over PTA property is not permitted.

Members of the public are allowed to use a hand-held camera to take pictures for private purposes, as long as it doesn’t cause a nuisance to others or poses a safety risk.

Those wanting to film or take photos for commercial reasons, university assignments or social media channels must apply for a permit and submit an application at least a week in advance. Our key consideration in evaluating applications is the safety and comfort of our passengers.

Permit applications should be directed to permits@pta.wa.gov.au.

• All applications should be accompanied by Proof of Public Liability insurance.
• Details of the shoot must be provided in the application (date/time/number of people and type of equipment used). Boom microphones are not permitted at railway stations under any circumstances.
• Filming/photography is not permitted on board operating scheduled services.
• Filming or photography is not permitted 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.
• A commercial fee may be applied.
• Applicants must always follow the directions of PTA ground staff.

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.

Conducting surveys or petitions is not permitted on PTA property.

The sale of goods or services, or the distribution of printed material (religious/political/lobbying, advertising or promotional - including discount vouchers) is not permitted – this includes leaving any sort of material on parked cars.

The distribution of free promotional merchandise (known as sampling) may be permitted by arrangement with JCDecaux.

No political representation is allowed without a permit.

Only candidates from registered political parties may apply for a permit to distribute campaign material on PTA property and only after the declaration of writs in a local, State, or Federal election.

For more information, please email permits@pta.wa.gov.au

Requests from registered charities to undertake a collection can be emailed to permits@pta.wa.gov.au with at least a weeks’ notice of intended collection.

The application should come directly from the charity, and include the proposed location/s, 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 show Proof of Public Liability insurance cover.

Under normal circumstances, the following conditions will apply:

• Collections will be permitted on only one day per week (usually Fridays); with only one charity per day
• Total collectors may not exceed 50 at any one time
• No more than two collectors at any location other than Perth Station (maximum six) and Perth Underground (maximum four)
• Only stations with larger patronage and capacity may be covered, with a maximum of five stations covered on any one line. Stations include:
City stations: Perth Station, Perth Underground
Yanchep Line stations: Butler, Currambine, Edgewater, Greenwood, Stirling, Leederville, Clarkson, Joondalup, Whitfords, Warwick, Glendalough
Midland Line stations: Midland, Bassendean, Bayswater
Fremantle / Airport Line stations: Fremantle, Claremont, Subiaco, Redcliffe, High Wycombe
Mandurah Line stations: Elizabeth Quay, Bull Creek, Cockburn Central, Kwinana, Rockingham, Lakelands, Murdoch, Aubin Grove, Wellard, Warnbro, Mandurah
Armadale Line stations: Victoria Park (due to the Armadale Line shutdown, many stations on the Armadale Line cannot be accessed)
• 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.

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 must be complied with.

Third-Party Access Team

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 – 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.