The Western Australian Government has announced that the Tier 3 railway lines will remain in operation until at least the end of October next year.

 

State Transport Minister Troy Buswell said the lines will continue to benefit from State funding until next year following a meeting with CBH and Brookfield Rail.

 

Mr Buswell reaffirmed the State Government’s commitment to maintaining a strong, long-term grain transport network.

 

“The State Government’s investment of $3.325million in 2011-12 and the fact that lower than predicted volumes of grain have been transported on these lines since 2011, resulting in less wear and tear, will enable these lines to remain open,” Mr Buswell said.

 

“Brookfield and CBH will continue ongoing dialogue on the transport of grain by rail and, if economically viable, keep Tier 3 lines operational in the future.”


The Minister said while all parties agreed it was not time for the State Government to intervene, it would continue to work with all parties to facilitate a sustainable arrangement to keep Tier 3 lines operational.


“The State Government is confident Brookfield and CBH can find a mutually agreeable commercial solution which is both efficient and effective in the long term,” Mr Buswell said.