An Albanese Labor Government will deliver a faster and safer commute for residents in Perth’s south-east by removing the William Street level crossing and building a new elevated Beckenham Station. 
 
Currently, the boom gates at the William Street level crossing close 266 times a day. This means that they can be down for 3 hours and 43 minutes per day.   
 
This doesn’t just slow commuters down, it also poses a serious safety risk to drivers forced to rapidly slow down from high speeds. 
 
Perth’s south-east is growing quickly, and with more traffic on the roads these problems are only going to get worse. 
 
By partnering with the McGowan Labor Government to jointly fund this $175 million project, an Albanese Labor Government will make this level crossing a thing of the past by raising the rail line over the road and constructing a brand new station. 
 
Federal Labor’s injection of funds will allow the McGowan Labor Government to go ahead with adding this level crossing removal to the five others already announced that will be removed along the Armadale Train Line, meaning even more commuters across Perth can get home more quickly and safely.  
 

Quotes attributable to Anthony Albanese, Leader of the Australian Labor Party:  

“We’ll partner with the McGowan Labor Government to deliver this important project for Perth’s south east. 
 
“Only Labor will stand up for a better future for families in Perth’s south east.” 
 

Quotes attributable to Catherine King, Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development:  

“This level crossing isn’t just frustrating for locals, it is unsafe. 
 
“By partnering with the WA Government, we will make the William Street the sixth level crossing to be taken out along this rail line, allowing even more Perth residents to get home more quickly and safely.