The MerredinLink is a rural passenger train service in Western Australia operated by Transwa between East Perth and Merredin.
History The MerredinLink was introduced in June 2004 when the AvonLink from East Perth was extended from Northam to Merredin on three days a week.AvonLink and MerredinLink TranswaEasy to train for Avon Descent Avon Advocate 18 July 2016
In August 2013, Transwa announced that the MerredinLink would cease with Prospector to make additional stops.AvonLink and MerredinLink Service Changes TranswaTranswa cancels AvonLink train service WA Today 20 August 2013 However in December 2013 the service was given a reprieve.The State Government has backflipped on its decision to scrap the AvonLink train service ABC News 3 December 2013AvonLink train service will stay open until mid-2014 after community outrage Perth Now 3 December 2013
In May 2014, it was announced that the service would continue until at least June 2017.AvonLink Trial Receives Go Ahead Shire of Toodyay 8 May 2014 To release rolling stock for an enhanced AvonLink service, in December 2014 the MerredinLink was reduced to a Wednesdays only service.New AvonLink services start today Minister for Transport 1 December 2014 From July 2017 it resumed operating three times a week.AvonLink train service to be saved Minister for Transport 1 June 2017 As at June 2022, it operates on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Rolling stock The MerredinLink is operated by a two-carriage WEA/WEB railcar.Our fleet Public Transport Authority
Ridership The MerredinLink had 8,127 passengers in the year leading up to June 2025. +MerredinLink Annual PatronagePublic Transport Authority Annual Report 2016-17 (PDF). Public Transport Authority. 2017. p.28.Public Transport Authority Annual Report 2019-20 (PDF). Public Transport Authority. 2020. p.20.Public Transport Authority Annual Report 2022-23 (PDF). Public Transport Authority. 2022. p.25. YearPatronage2009-107,4172010-116,6772011-126,9802012-136,9922013-147,1492014-154,6562015-163,0232016-172,6972017-186,0282018-196,9582019-205,9022020-216,3512021-226,0392022-237,0092023-247,6962024-258,127
See also Australind (train service)
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