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| Perth Underground railway station | |
|---|---|
| Name | Perth Underground railway station |
| Address | Wellington Street, Perth |
| Borough | Perth CBD, Western Australia |
| Country | Australia |
| Owned | Public Transport Authority |
| Operator | Transperth |
| Platforms | 2 (island) |
| Structure | Underground |
| Opened | 2007 |
| Status | Operational |
Perth Underground railway station is a deep-level rapid transit station located beneath Wellington Street in the central business district of Perth. It serves as the core underground stop on the Joondalup line, Mandurah line, and part of the Armadale/Thornlie lines via the city tunnel complex integrated with Perth railway station. The station forms a critical node in the Transperth network and supports rail services operated by the Public Transport Authority.
Perth Underground sits under the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre precinct near William Street and Hay Street, connecting to the above-ground Perth railway station via subterranean concourses and pedestrian links used by commuters transferring to Transperth bus service, Fremantle line services, and urban tram proposals. The station was conceived during planning for the Mandurah railway line and the Perth City Link urban renewal project, aligning with infrastructure projects like the Northern Suburbs Transit System and proposals associated with the Western Australian Government's transport strategy under premiers such as Geoff Gallop and Colin Barnett.
Conceived in the late 1990s as part of the city rail tunnel works associated with the Mandurah line realignment, construction began following contracts awarded to consortia including Leighton Contractors and international engineering firms with experience from projects like the Channel Tunnel and Crossrail. The station opened in 2007 when the Mandurah line commenced services, coinciding with the completion of the Perth City Link project that reconnected the Perth CBD with the Northbridge precinct. Planning stages referenced earlier proposals such as the Electrification of the Perth metropolitan rail network and infrastructure frameworks influenced by federal initiatives like the Nation Building Program.
Designed by architects and engineering consultancies with experience in projects like Canary Wharf and Roppongi Hills, the station exhibits a contemporary underground transit typology featuring an island platform, vaulted ceiling, and high-capacity circulation spaces reminiscent of stations on the London Underground and the Tokyo Metro. Materials and finishes reference local projects such as the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre and incorporate engineering techniques used on the Epping to Chatswood rail link and other rail tunnels. Public art commissions and integrated lighting schemes were developed in consultation with bodies akin to the Australia Council for the Arts and local cultural organisations including Perth Theatre Trust.
Perth Underground contains a single island platform serving two tracks, facilitating through-running services for the Joondalup line, Mandurah line, and selected Armadale line services via the city tunnel. Peak-hour timetables are coordinated by the Public Transport Authority and published by Transperth, offering frequent services to termini such as Currambine, Butler, Joondalup, Mandurah, and suburban destinations on the Armadale line and Thornlie line. Rolling stock commonly seen includes models related to global designs like Alstom Metropolis, and operational practices mirror those of networks such as Melbourne rail network and Sydney Trains.
The station links directly to the above-ground Perth railway station complex, enabling transfers to interstate services such as the Indian Pacific and regional services operated by Transwa and Australind. Adjacent transport interchanges include the Perth Busport, light rail proposals to Osborne Park, and active transport corridors to precincts like Elizabeth Quay and Riverside Drive. Integration with ticketing systems aligns with the SmartRider electronic fare system that is used across the Transperth network and compatible with statewide initiatives exemplified by similar systems in Sydney Trains and Metro Trains Melbourne.
Facilities include ticketing gates consistent with standards used by agencies like Transport for London and ticketing infrastructure interoperable with SmartRider media. Accessibility features follow principles in guidelines similar to the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 compliance frameworks, incorporating lifts, tactile paving, audible announcements, and high-contrast signage developed in line with recommendations from organisations such as Royal Perth Hospital accessibility review panels and metropolitan planning authorities. Passenger amenities mirror provisions at stations like Perth railway station and include seating, CCTV systems used by the Western Australia Police Force in transport precincts, public art, and retail kiosks.
Operational management is overseen by the Public Transport Authority with day-to-day services delivered by Transperth. The station has been the focal point for network disruptions caused by incidents ranging from signalling faults to passenger medical emergencies, coordinated with agencies including the St John Ambulance Australia and the Western Australia Police Force. Notable service interruptions during its history drew responses comparable to incident management on networks such as the London Underground and prompted reviews by transport planners and parliamentary committees including state bodies like the Parliament of Western Australia.
Category:Railway stations in Perth, Western Australia Category:Railway stations opened in 2007