Perth Metropolitan Overview
This map covers the metropolitan Perth region in the South-West
corner of Australia . Perth, with a population of around 1
million, is a dynamic and wealthy city built on the profits
from the almost boundless mineral resources of the State of
Western Australia - the Texas of downunder. Proudly proclaiming
itself as the world's most remote city, Perth came to prominence
when it hosted the America 's Cup yacht racing series in the
late 1980s.
Suburban trains in Perth are operated by Western Australian
Government Railways under the brand-name Transperth. There
are four lines radiating from the downtown Perth station.
After years of neglect, Perth's railway system was completely
rebuilt
commencing with the re-opening of the formerly closed Fremantle
line in late 1983, then in the early 1990's the entire network
was electrified and an entirely new fleet of trains built.
A totally new line was constructed in the mid 1990's (to
Joondalup, later extended to Currambine). Major new extensions
are planned
or underway with a further northward extension from Currambine
to Clarkson and another new line Southwards to Rockingham
and Mandurah. The system is impressively modern and it is possibly
one of the most efficient anywhere. Trains are fast, comfortable,
safe, inexpensive and frequent - just about everything you
could want in a rail network.
Country trains from the South arrive and depart from Perth
station, however trains from the East arrive and depart
from the less conveniently located East Perth Terminal station.
Perth Metropolitan Area
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