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Train station central to new transport system near Perth Stadium

Train station central to new transport system near Perth Stadium

A new train station with the capacity to transport 28,000 people will form part of a new transport solution system to improve ease of access to the under-construction Perth Stadium in Australia.

The A$358m (£224m/€252m/$276m) Perth Stadium Transport Solution will create up to 1,350 direct jobs and is scheduled to be finished by mid-2017.

Perth Stadium itself, which will have a capacity of 60,000, is due to open in March 2018.

As well as the train station, the new system will make it easier for fans accessing the stadium by bike or bus. Officials say the system will move 50,000 people within one hour of an event finishing. A video was released to detail the plans.

“The video will help people keen to attend events at the new Perth Stadium plan their journeys ahead of time, and ensure they pick the travel option which best suits them,” Australia’s Transport Minister, Bill Marmion, said.

"Great experiences are as much about the journey as the destination, and that's something we've taken into account when developing the travel options.

"Whether it's a picturesque walk across the Swan River pedestrian bridge, a cycle through the lush native gardens surrounding the Perth Stadium, or a relaxed trip on the train to the landmark Perth Stadium Station, there is an option to suit everyone.

"The stadium station itself will have capacity to move about 28,000 patrons in the first hour after an event."

Perth Stadium will host Aussie rules games, as well as cricket and rugby matches.

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