Transperth has closed Perth’s Airport, Ellenbrook and Midland train lines for the full service day on Sunday, July 12, 2026, while maintenance work blocks several of the network’s eastern corridors. Replacement buses are operating, but the agency warns that those buses may not connect with scheduled trains or regular bus services.
The closure directly affects rail access to Perth Airport and removes normal train service between Perth and Ellenbrook or Midland. Travelers should use the replacement route assigned to their corridor, allow extra time and check the live journey planner before leaving because several other Perth lines are also showing service changes or delays.
- Closure day: The disruption runs from first service through last service on Sunday, July 12.
- Airport Line: Trains are closed between Claremont and High Wycombe for most of the day.
- Ellenbrook Line: Trains are closed between Perth and Ellenbrook.
- Midland Line: Trains are closed between Perth and Midland.
- Replacement buses: Routes 901, 902 and 903 cover Midland, High Wycombe and Ellenbrook respectively.
- Airport timing: Travelers should add a road traffic buffer and protect airline check in deadlines.
What changed across the Perth rail network
The official Transperth day closure notice says maintenance work disrupts all three lines from the first Sunday service until the final service. The Airport Line closure is broader than an airport station change because it covers Claremont through High Wycombe, while the Ellenbrook and Midland corridors are closed from Perth to their outer terminals.
That operating plan removes the usual direct rail path from Perth toward Airport Central and High Wycombe. It also stops the normal Ellenbrook and Midland trains that share the eastern side of the network, concentrating affected passengers on replacement buses, remaining rail lines and road transfers during the same service day.
Transperth has assigned route 901 between Perth and Midland, route 902 between Perth and High Wycombe and route 903 between Perth and Ellenbrook. All three replacement services depart from Zone B at Perth Busport, so a passenger arriving elsewhere in the central station complex needs enough time to find the bus departure area rather than waiting on the usual train platform.
The agency gives one limited evening exception on the western part of the Airport Line. Service between Perth and Claremont resumes at night, with a Perth Underground departure to Claremont at 20:35 and a Claremont departure to Perth Underground at 21:10, but that restart does not restore Airport Line trains east toward High Wycombe.
The final full line trains left during the overnight boundary before the Sunday closure. The published times were 01:50 from Perth to High Wycombe, 01:18 from High Wycombe to Perth, 01:30 from Perth to Ellenbrook, 00:54 from Ellenbrook to Perth, 02:15 from Perth to Midland and 01:44 from Midland to Perth.
Why airport passengers need a larger buffer
An airline departure time does not move because the normal airport train has been replaced by a bus. Route 902 preserves a public transport option between Perth and High Wycombe, but road conditions, extra boarding time and a possible transfer toward the terminal can make the journey less predictable than a normal rail trip.
Travelers using Airport Central station for terminals should build the plan from the terminal deadline backward, not from the usual train departure. Confirm which replacement service reaches the needed stop, check the walking or connecting transfer at the airport and leave enough time for baggage drop, security and any airline requirement that closes before departure.
A passenger starting west of Perth may also face a changed route because the Airport Line is closed from Claremont eastward for most of the day. Transperth advises passengers traveling between Perth and Claremont to use the Fremantle Line, while the Airport and Fremantle lines also have a separate platform change notice that should be checked in the live planner.
The safest public transport plan is therefore route specific. Someone beginning near Claremont may use the Fremantle Line toward Perth and then transfer to route 902, while another traveler may find a direct road transfer more reliable after comparing luggage, mobility needs, airline timing and the number of required connections.
How the closure affects Ellenbrook and Midland trips
Ellenbrook passengers use replacement route 903 from Perth Busport, while Midland passengers use route 901. These are not ordinary local bus substitutions that guarantee every train connection, and Transperth specifically warns passengers to allow extra travel time because replacement buses may not meet timetabled train or bus services.
The connection warning matters most when the closed line is only one leg of a longer journey. A late replacement bus can break a planned transfer to an event, accommodation check in, a regional coach or another rail service even when the bus eventually reaches the intended Transperth station.
Regional rail travelers need a separate check because the July 12 work also changes two Prospector services. Transwa says PA55 to Kalgoorlie starts at Midland at 14:27 and PA56 from Kalgoorlie ends at Midland at 20:20, with no Transwa replacement service between East Perth Terminal and Midland.
That means a Prospector passenger must arrange the East Perth to Midland section independently and cannot treat route 901 as a guaranteed connection to the regional train. The practical plan is to identify the Midland arrival point, add a generous transfer margin and confirm any luggage or accessibility need before committing to the substitute route.
Health and hospital trips also require more time. The independent Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre notice tells visitors and staff to account for July train closures, which reinforces that the disruption affects appointments and essential local movements as well as leisure and airport travel.
| If this describes you | Best next move | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Flight from Perth Airport | Use route 902 or book a road transfer early | The direct Airport Line is closed east of Claremont |
| Trip between Perth and Ellenbrook | Use replacement route 903 | No Ellenbrook Line trains run on July 12 |
| Trip between Perth and Midland | Use replacement route 901 | No Midland Line trains run on July 12 |
| Prospector journey | Arrange the East Perth to Midland gap | Transwa provides no replacement for that section |
| Bicycle or large mobility device | Confirm an acceptable alternative first | Replacement buses have carriage restrictions |
Replacement bus limits to check before travel
Bicycles are not permitted on Transperth buses, including the train replacement services operating during this closure. Transwa repeats that restriction for Prospector passengers who might otherwise plan to continue with a bicycle after reaching Midland, so cycling travelers need another way to bridge the closed section or a revised trip date.
Transperth also applies restrictions to scooters and other personal ride devices on buses. Travelers should check the current carriage rules instead of assuming that an item accepted on a train will be accepted on route 901, 902 or 903, especially when the substitute vehicle is busy.
Accessibility planning should be completed before departure when possible. The notice provides the Transperth InfoLine and National Relay Service details for travelers who need assistance, while the journey planner can show the replacement timetable and the Transperth app can track the bus in real time.
Luggage is another practical constraint even when no specific prohibition applies. Airport passengers and regional rail travelers may be competing for limited bus space, so boarding earlier and avoiding a connection with no recovery margin is more useful than treating the replacement timetable as an exact copy of the train schedule.
- Open the live planner: Check the exact replacement bus and every connecting leg before leaving.
- Find Zone B: Routes 901, 902 and 903 depart from Zone B at Perth Busport.
- Protect flight timing: Add road traffic, transfer, baggage and security time to the airport trip.
- Do not force a connection: Replacement buses may miss scheduled train and bus services.
- Check carried items: Bicycles are not accepted on replacement buses and other devices face restrictions.
- Confirm regional rail: Prospector passengers must arrange their own East Perth to Midland movement.
What to verify on July 12
As of July 12, 2026, the Transperth live service page is the controlling source for operating status. It lists the Airport, Ellenbrook and Midland closure while also showing current delays or availability on other lines, so a route that looked usable earlier can still gain a separate problem.
Open the journey planner again shortly before departure and confirm the replacement bus stop, departure time and arrival point. The app can show route 901, 902 or 903 in real time, but a traveler should still retain enough margin to recover from traffic, crowding or a missed connection.
Airport passengers should also recheck their airline and the terminal access plan before leaving. Once transport is stable, Deep Arrival’s destinations hub can support the broader trip, but the immediate priority is reaching the correct terminal with enough time to complete every airline deadline.
Transperth says full train service resumes with the start of timetabled service on Monday morning. Travelers crossing the overnight boundary should verify that restoration on the live page rather than assuming the first Monday trip is unchanged, particularly if maintenance finishes late or another incident affects the shared corridor.
Is the Perth Airport Line closed on July 12?
Yes. Transperth says the Airport Line is closed between Claremont and High Wycombe from first service through most of the service day, with route 902 operating between Perth and High Wycombe.
Which replacement bus serves the Ellenbrook Line?
Replacement route 903 operates between Perth and Ellenbrook. It departs from Zone B at Perth Busport while trains are cancelled.
Which replacement bus serves the Midland Line?
Replacement route 901 operates between Perth and Midland. Travelers connecting to Transwa should allow extra time because the bus is not a guaranteed regional train connection.
Can bicycles travel on the replacement buses?
No. Transperth says bicycles are not permitted on its buses, including train replacement routes, and restrictions also apply to some scooters and personal ride devices.
