Train station crossing permanently closes after near-miss
By Sophie Gannon
A notorious pedestrian level crossing at McIver Station will be permanently closed from Monday March 30, after authorities raised ongoing safety concerns and a rise in dangerous and illegal behaviour.
The crossing, at the western end of platforms two and three, intersects major railway lines carrying the Airport, Armadale, Midland and Thornlie-Cockburn services.
During peak times, the crossing is shut for up to 46 minutes of every hour, leaving people waiting for long periods. It is also closed at least an hour before and after major events at Optus Stadium, further contributing to congestion and user frustration.
The Public Transport Authority said the delays had led to an increase in unsafe and illegal behaviour, prompting the decision to put the crossing on the priority list to be permanently shut.