﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Sat, 04 Apr 2026 19:18:35 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:ev="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/event/"><channel><title>Public Transport Authority of Western Australia</title><link>https://pta.wa.gov.au:443/news/media-statements/rss/3050</link><atom:link href="https://pta.wa.gov.au:443/news/media-statements/rss/3050" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Albina Skender]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[The New METRONET Midland Station is officially open]]></title><link>https://pta.wa.gov.au/news/media-statements/the-new-metronet-midland-station-is-officially-open</link><description><![CDATA[ The new METRONET Midland Station is officially open, marking a historic milestone in the transformation of Perth's public transport network. 

 The construction of a modern, better-connected ...]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 06:54:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pta.wa.gov.au/news/media-statements/the-new-metronet-midland-station-is-officially-open</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b0e18e61-56f0-4aaa-b9ac-4480c878e1b3-6618]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Albina Skender]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Ten-day community event to light up Long Park]]></title><link>https://pta.wa.gov.au/news/media-statements/ten-day-community-event-to-light-up-long-park</link><description><![CDATA[ Perth's longest linear park will be bustling with activity from today until 8 February thanks to a special community event the whole family can enjoy. 

 
   Long Park to come alive for ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:57:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pta.wa.gov.au/news/media-statements/ten-day-community-event-to-light-up-long-park</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b0e18e61-56f0-4aaa-b9ac-4480c878e1b3-6619]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Albina Skender]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Ring in 2026 with free public transport after midnight]]></title><link>https://pta.wa.gov.au/news/media-statements/ring-in-2026-with-free-public-transport-after-midnight-1</link><description><![CDATA[ Transperth has travel arrangements covered for everybody celebrating on New Year's Eve, with extra services and a free ride home after midnight. 

 
   Free travel on public transport from ...]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pta.wa.gov.au/news/media-statements/ring-in-2026-with-free-public-transport-after-midnight-1</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b0e18e61-56f0-4aaa-b9ac-4480c878e1b3-6621]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Albina Skender]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Contract awarded to manufacture WA's first electric ferry fleet]]></title><link>https://pta.wa.gov.au/news/media-statements/contract-awarded-to-manufacture-was-first-electric-ferry-fleet</link><description><![CDATA[ A $66 million contract has been awarded to Henderson-based shipbuilding company, Echo Marine Group, to design and construct five new electric ferries as part of the METRONET on Swan Ferry Expansion ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 01:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pta.wa.gov.au/news/media-statements/contract-awarded-to-manufacture-was-first-electric-ferry-fleet</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b0e18e61-56f0-4aaa-b9ac-4480c878e1b3-6518]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Albina Skender]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[80s public transport fares to ring in the new year]]></title><link>https://pta.wa.gov.au/news/media-statements/80s-public-transport-fares-to-ring-in-the-new-year</link><description><![CDATA[ From 1 January 2026, the Transperth and Transregional fare zone structure will be overhauled with the introduction of the Go Anywhere Fare. 

 Under the new structure, passengers will be able to ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 01:43:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pta.wa.gov.au/news/media-statements/80s-public-transport-fares-to-ring-in-the-new-year</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b0e18e61-56f0-4aaa-b9ac-4480c878e1b3-6517]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Albina Skender]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Jandakot bus depot to be transformed for electric buses]]></title><link>https://pta.wa.gov.au/news/media-statements/jandakot-bus-depot-to-be-transformed-for-electric-buses</link><description><![CDATA[ The Jandakot bus depot will soon support a major fleet of electric buses as part of the State Government’s commitment to phasing out diesel buses. 

 A $9.6 million contract has been awarded to ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 01:39:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pta.wa.gov.au/news/media-statements/jandakot-bus-depot-to-be-transformed-for-electric-buses</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b0e18e61-56f0-4aaa-b9ac-4480c878e1b3-6515]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Albina Skender]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Perth ferry expansion powers ahead as terminals approved]]></title><link>https://pta.wa.gov.au/news/media-statements/perth-ferry-expansion-powers-ahead-as-terminals-approved</link><description><![CDATA[ A landmark expansion of Perth's ferry network has been given the green light with development approval secured for two new ferry terminals at Matilda Bay and Applecross, paving the way for improved ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 01:41:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pta.wa.gov.au/news/media-statements/perth-ferry-expansion-powers-ahead-as-terminals-approved</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b0e18e61-56f0-4aaa-b9ac-4480c878e1b3-6516]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Albina Skender]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[New payment options now live across public transport network]]></title><link>https://pta.wa.gov.au/news/media-statements/new-payment-options-now-live-across-public-transport-network</link><description><![CDATA[ Public transport passengers can now enjoy the convenience of tagging on and off with their credit or debit cards, as well as digital wallets on their phones, smart watches, and other wearable ...]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 05:26:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pta.wa.gov.au/news/media-statements/new-payment-options-now-live-across-public-transport-network</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b0e18e61-56f0-4aaa-b9ac-4480c878e1b3-6505]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Albina Skender]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Scarborough Beach Surf CAT drops into service]]></title><link>https://pta.wa.gov.au/news/media-statements/scarborough-beach-surf-cat-drops-into-service</link><description><![CDATA[ Scarborough Beach's new free Surf CAT bus will begin passenger services from tomorrow, making it easier than ever for locals and tourists to enjoy one of Perth's premier beaches. 

 The Surf CAT ...]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2025 00:41:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pta.wa.gov.au/news/media-statements/scarborough-beach-surf-cat-drops-into-service</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b0e18e61-56f0-4aaa-b9ac-4480c878e1b3-6497]]></dc:identifier></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Albina Skender]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Transperth patronage on track for record breaking year]]></title><link>https://pta.wa.gov.au/news/media-statements/transperth-patronage-on-track-for-record-breaking-year</link><description><![CDATA[ Public transport is the most popular it has ever been, with patronage numbers continuing to topple records. 

 With 10 months of data for 2025 now available, Transperth patronage has hit a new ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:45:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://pta.wa.gov.au/news/media-statements/transperth-patronage-on-track-for-record-breaking-year</guid><dc:identifier><![CDATA[b0e18e61-56f0-4aaa-b9ac-4480c878e1b3-6499]]></dc:identifier></item></channel></rss>