Alkimos railway station

Alkimos
Entrance to a station building
Alkimos station entrance
General information
LocationAlkimos, Western Australia
Australia
Coordinates31°36′55″S 115°41′33″E / 31.6153981°S 115.6926318°E / -31.6153981; 115.6926318 (Alkimos Station) Edit this at Wikidata
Owned byPublic Transport Authority
Operated byPublic Transport Authority
Line(s)     Yanchep line
Distance43.0 km (26.7 mi) from Perth Underground
Platforms2 side platforms
Tracks2
Bus stands8
ConnectionsBus
Construction
Structure typeCutting
ParkingApproximately 600 bays
Bicycle facilitiesYes
AccessibleYes
Other information
Fare zone5
History
Opened14 July 2024 (2024-07-14)[1]
Passengers
Predicted3,616 per day in 2031
Services
Preceding station Transperth Transperth Following station
Butler
towards Elizabeth Quay
 Yanchep line Eglinton
towards Yanchep
Location
Map
Location of Alkimos station

Alkimos railway station is a suburban rail station on the Yanchep line in Alkimos, Western Australia. The station opened on 14 July 2024 as part of the Yanchep Rail Extension.[1]

Description

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Inside a building with fare gates and lifts that lead down to platform level
Concourse

Alkimos station is in Alkimos, a suburb of Perth in Western Australia. It is located north of Romeo Road and east of Marmion Avenue in an area undeveloped as of construction.[2] The station is 43.0 kilometres (26.7 mi) from Perth Underground station and is in fare zone five.[3] The adjacent stations are Butler to the south and Eglinton to the north.[4]

The station consists of two side platforms sunk into a cutting. On top of the platforms is a large ground-level concourse, which will connect down to the platform by a set of lifts, escalators, and stairs. North of the station itself is a bus interchange with eight stands on top of the railway, and further north, on either side of the railway are two car parks with 600 bays in total. Other facilities include parking for bicycles and toilets. The station is fully accessible.[4]

Unlike the other stations on the Yanchep Rail Extension, the land surrounding Alkimos station is government owned and will be developed by LandCorp. Alkimos and Eglinton combined are planned to have a population of 60,000 when they are fully developed, and the land around the station, known as Alkimos Central, is planned to become a city centre for the surrounding area, with 15,000 jobs.[5][6][7]

Public art

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Artwork on a ceiling as described in the following paragraph
Artwork on the ceiling by Jarni McGuire representing the mythical Rainbow Serpent

On the station's interior concourse is an artwork titled Moon Over Ocean, Land Under Sun, by Caroline Christie-Coxon. This consists of two glazed discs either side of the entryway.[8] On the ceiling is an artwork by Jarni McGuire representing the mythical Rainbow Serpent and inspired by the Melaleuca paperbark tree. On the platform walls is a mural by Chris Nixon using horizontal lines to represent the coastline and waves washing up on the beach.[9]

History

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The original stage of the Yanchep line, formerly known as the Joondalup line, began construction in November 1989.[10] It was opened between Perth station and Joondalup station on 20 December 1992,[11] and extended to Currambine station on 8 August 1993.[12] An extension to Clarkson station opened on 4 October 2004[13] and an extension to Butler station opened on 21 September 2014.[14][15]

To cater for continuous population growth in the northern suburbs of Perth, in 2017, the government initiated the Yanchep Rail Extension, an extension of the Joondalup line 14.5 kilometres (9.0 mi) to Yanchep, with three new stations: Alkimos, Eglinton, and Yanchep. The Yanchep Rail Extension was part of the government's wider Metronet project to expand and upgrade Perth's rail network, and was delivered by the Public Transport Authority (PTA). The PTA chose to put the Yanchep Rail Extension under the same contract as the Thornlie–Cockburn Link.[4] The contract for the Yanchep Rail Extension and the Thornlie–Cockburn Link was awarded to the NEWest Alliance, a joint venture of CPB Contractors and Downer.[16][17]

Drone shot of a sandy construction site with concrete retaining walls and bridges
Alkimos station viewed from a drone in February 2023

Earthworks for the Yanchep Rail Extension began in mid-2020.[18] Designs for Alkimos station were revealed in August 2020.[19] The first major concrete pour for Alkimos station occurred in March 2021.[20] By October 2022, construction of the platform and concourse had begun.[21] By May 2023, the station's four escalators had been installed.[22] By March 2024, the station's structure was complete and internal fittings and furniture was being installed. Landscaping was underway and the public art pieces were being installed.[23]

Opening

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The Yanchep Rail Extension was originally meant to open in late 2021.[4] This was first delayed to 2022. After the September 2021 state budget, the extension was delayed to late 2023.[24][25][26] After the May 2023 state budget, the government said that the Yanchep extension "is due for completion at the end of 2023, with services commencing in the new year".[27] At the end of 2023, the Yanchep extension was still under construction and services were planned to commence in the first half of 2024.[28][29] The actual opening date was revealed in April 2024.[30][31] The station officially opened on 14 July 2024 with an opening ceremony and celebrations.[1] Upon opening, the Joondalup line was renamed the Yanchep line.[30] Regular train and bus services commenced the following day.[32][33]

Services

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Train station platforms in a trench under a large concrete concourse
Platforms

Alkimos station is served by the Yanchep line on the Transperth network.[34] Services are operated by the PTA.[35] The line goes between Yanchep and Elizabeth Quay station in the Perth central business district, continuing south from there as the Mandurah line.[34] Peak headways are five to ten minutes, dropping to fifteen minutes outside of peak and on weekends and public holidays. A train journey from Alkimos to Perth will take 41 minutes.[34] It is projected that Alkimos station will have 3,616 boardings per day by 2031.[4]

Alkimos station platforms[36]
Stop Platform Line Stopping pattern Destination Notes
99911 1 Yanchep All stations Elizabeth Quay
99912 2 Yanchep All stations Yanchep

The bus interchange has 8 bus stands with four regular bus routes. Buses run to Butler railway station and Eglinton railway station. Train replacement buses operate on route 904.[37]

Stop Route Destination / description Notes
Stand 1 Set down only
Stand 2 485 to Butler station via Mirrabillis Avenue[38]Services to commence after completion of Mirrabillis Avenue[38]
Stand 3 486 to Butler station via Marmion Avenue[39]
Stand 4 904 Rail replacement service to Perth station
Stand 5 Vacant
Stand 6 904 Rail replacement service to Yanchep station
Stand 7 491 to Eglinton station via Heath Avenue[40]
Stand 8 492 to Eglinton station via Marmion Avenue[41]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Burmas, Grace; Png, Kenith (14 July 2024). "WA government hails Yanchep train extension 'spectacular project' despite cost, time blow-outs". ABC News. Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Alkimos Station Fact Sheet" (PDF). Metronet. August 2021. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  3. ^ "Transperth Zone Map" (PDF). Transperth. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  4. ^ a b c d e "Yanchep Rail Extension Project Definition Plan" (PDF). Metronet. June 2018. pp. 2, 4. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  5. ^ Emery, Kate (6 September 2018). "Alkimos train station works on Yanchep line signals start of Metronet". The West Australian. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  6. ^ Kagi, Jacob (6 September 2018). "Alkimos to become Perth's next northern suburbs hub as part of Metronet rail extension". ABC News. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  7. ^ Hastie, Hamish (6 September 2018). "Alkimos' future revealed". WAtoday. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  8. ^ METRONET Yanchep Rail Extension – Public Art Installation by Caroline Christie Coxon. Metronet. 8 December 2023 – via YouTube.
  9. ^ "Yanchep Rail Extension: Public Art". Metronet. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
  10. ^ "Our history". Public Transport Authority. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  11. ^ Acott, Kent (18 December 2017). "Joondalup and Mandurah train lines celebrate significant anniversaries". The West Australian. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  12. ^ "Opening of Currambine railway station next month". Media Statements. 17 July 1993. Archived from the original on 16 February 2016. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  13. ^ "Gallop Government delivers northern rail extension on time and budget". Media Statements. 4 October 2004. Archived from the original on 1 December 2021. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  14. ^ "Butler train station and rail extension opens". ABC News. 21 September 2014. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  15. ^ "Barnett opens rail extension as first train leaves Butler station". WAtoday. 21 September 2014. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  16. ^ "WA Government signs contracts with NEWest Alliance". Railway Technology. 17 December 2019. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  17. ^ "Major contract signed". Metronet. 18 December 2019. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  18. ^ "Eight months of milestones for Yanchep Rail Extension". Metronet. 17 December 2020. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  19. ^ Jarvis, Lucy (11 August 2020). "Latest station designs revealed for Yanchep rail extension". PerthNow. Wanneroo Times. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  20. ^ "Yanchep Rail Extension taking shape". Metronet. 21 May 2021. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  21. ^ "Shaping up at Alkimos Station". Metronet. 16 October 2022. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  22. ^ "One small step for Yanchep, one giant leap for Perth-kind!". Metronet. 16 May 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
  23. ^ "Finishing touches for all stations". Metronet. 18 March 2024. Retrieved 23 March 2024.
  24. ^ "Project schedules adjusted to suit current economic conditions". Metronet. 9 September 2021. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  25. ^ Clarke, Jenna (9 September 2021). "Metronet projects, including Thornlie-Cockburn link and Yanchep train line, will be delayed by 12-months". The West Australian. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  26. ^ de Kruijff, Peter (9 September 2021). "State projects delayed to ease pressure on 'hot' WA construction market". WAtoday. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  27. ^ "State Budget delivers continued METRONET investment". Metronet. 11 May 2023. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  28. ^ Dietsch, Jake (22 December 2023). "First test run for $1.8b Metronet Yanchep rail extension marks major milestone after years of delays". The West Australian. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  29. ^ "Joint media statement – First test train on track at Yanchep". Media Statements. 22 December 2023. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  30. ^ a b Cook, Roger; Saffioti, Rita (23 April 2024). "Date Announced For First Train Services On Metronet Yanchep Rail Extension". Government of Western Australia (Media Statement). Retrieved 14 July 2024. The Government has also announced the train line will be renamed the Yanchep Line. The line is currently known as the Joondalup Line – a name it has held since it was first constructed in 1992.
  31. ^ Dietsch, Jake (23 April 2024). "Metronet project: July opening date announced from Butler to Yanchep railway extension". The West Australian. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
  32. ^ Rintoul, Caitlyn (14 July 2024). "Yanchep rail extension officially opened after significant delays and cost blow outs". The West Australian. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  33. ^ "Joint media statement – METRONET Yanchep Rail Extension officially open". Media Statements. 14 July 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2024.
  34. ^ a b c "Yanchep Line Train Timetable" (PDF). Transperth. 15 July 2024. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
  35. ^ "Transperth". Public Transport Authority. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  36. ^ "Stops Near You (99911)". Transperth. Government of Western Australia. Archived from the original on 15 November 2024. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
  37. ^ "Alkimos Station Map" (PDF). Transperth. Government of Western Australia. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 November 2024. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
  38. ^ a b "Yanchep Line Service Changes" (PDF). Transperth. Government of Western Australia. Archived from the original on 15 November 2024. Retrieved 15 November 2024.
  39. ^ "Route 486". Bus Timetable 78 (PDF). Transperth. 1 August 2024 [effective from 18 August 2024].
  40. ^ "Route 491". Bus Timetable 83 (PDF). Transperth. 24 June 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
  41. ^ "Route 492". Bus Timetable 83 (PDF). Transperth. 24 June 2024 [effective from 15 July 2024].
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