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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese this morning.

TransportCommentsPremiumAll aboard as first trains on Ellenbrook rail line start up

The Prime Minister, Premier and Transport Minister have boarded the first train to Ellenbrook, declaring the $1.65 billion Metronet rail line worth the three-decade wait.

Jessica Page

Premier Mark McGowan and Transport Minister Rita Saffioti at Carlisle train station talking about Metronet upgrades.

Questionable benefitVideoCommentsPremium‘Metronet rail chaos not worth the hassle’: Expert

The 18-month shutdown of the Armadale Line as part of Metronet upgrades will cause ‘mass disruption’ for questionable benefit, according to a transport expert.

Josh Zimmerman

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