Better connections and more frequent bus services thanks to Thornlie-Cockburn Line

Improved bus connections and higher-frequency routes are on the way for Perth's south-east, with the State Government today announcing enhancements to the bus network thanks to the Thornlie-Cockburn Line.

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

The services will be supported by the addition of 20 buses to the network, adding a combined 1.5 million bus service kilometres every year.

Eleven new bus routes will travel to and from the new Ranford Road and Nicholson Road stations, giving passengers convenient and greater access to the wider public transport network.

Feedback received during community consultation earlier this year has helped to shape key changes, including improved access to important community destinations.

These improvements include:   

• a direct, frequent connection between Curtin University and Ranford Road Station, improving access to Canning Vale;
• new connection between Oats Street Station and Victoria Park;
• introduction of a new high-frequency route 925 which offers better weekend frequencies between Bull Creek and Cannington;
• improved coverage in Thornlie, and a new limited stop bus service between Thornlie and Perth via new route 930X; and
• improved access to public transport in the Canning Vale industrial area along Baile Road.

There will also be changes to school bus services, with some new routes and additional capacity provided to local high school schools.

With the partial opening of the Armadale Line on Monday, 9 June, there will also be changes to train replacement services, including:

• Routes 221 and 907 will be modified to operate between Armadale and Cannington stations, providing connections with train services to Perth; and
• Routes 230 and 908 will be withdrawn, with new Route 930X providing a limited stops alternative for some journeys.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.