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Service Delays into Perth | WA Railway Line Closure - March 2024
Service Delays into Perth | WA Railway Line Closure - March 2024

Deliveries into, within and out of Perth continue to be delayed due to the East-West rail network closure since Sunday, 10th of March.

Updated over a week ago

Heavy rain across WA has resulted in closures to both Eyre Highway and the Trans-Australian Railway line.

The latest update is that the East-West Rail Network will be closed until the flooding has subsided and recovery works have been completed. We will provide updates once confirmation of the re-opening date has been advised.

For updates from affected Carriers, please expand (click on >Carrier Name to expand):

Aramex

Here's the current disruption to the Aramex (AU) network as of the 14th of March 2024.

The rail network between SA and WA has been halted due to the tremendous rains WA has been having, which has increased the demand for road freight.

We have also been informed that, for safety concerns, trucks are not allowed to operate on the major highway between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

  • This will cause a one-day delay in all road transit to Perth.

  • For the remainder of the week, these delays are anticipated.

Some delays could extend for up to three days for the below region:

  • CENTRAL COAST

  • WOLLONGONG

Please ensure to take the necessary precautions and plan accordingly to avoid any potential inconvenience.

Refer to the Network Service Updates page for more detailed information.
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Couriers Please

Here's the current disruption to Couriers Please carriers' network as of the 21st of March 2024.

Deliveries in and out of Perth continue to be delayed due to the East-West rail network closure since Sunday 10th March.

  • Heavy rain across WA has resulted in closures to both Eyre Highway and the Trans-Australian Railway line.

  • At this stage the Rail Network will be closed until further notice when recovery works have been completed.

  • Freight that was despatched from QLD/NSW/VIC/ADL from Friday 8th March will be delayed.

  • CouriersPlease have invoked a Temporary Disaster Levy of 20% that will be applied to all road freight travelling into WA manifested from Monday 18th March 2024 until the rail line has been restored.

⚠️Please refer to Couriers Please disaster level FAQs for more information.

TNT / Fedex

Please see below the current delays to the TNT network as of the 20th of March 2024.

Deliveries in and out of Perth are expected to be delayed due to the East-West rail network closure since Sunday 10th March.

Priority Service

  • Launceston to Sydney/Adelaide

  • Brisbane to Launceston

  • Melbourne to Sydney

  • Perth to Melbourne

  • Various to Perth

  • Various to Brisbane/Townsville/Cairns

Road Service

  • Melbourne/Brisbane to Sydney

  • Gold Coast to Melbourne

  • Darwin to Tarcutta/Alice Springs

Deliveries into Perth are expected to be delayed due to rail network closures.
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TGE IPEC

Here's the current disruption to the Team Global Express (TGE) network as of the 21st of March 2024.

  • Rail lines in Western Australia have been affected by heavy rains.

  • The Priority (air) and road networks are still available for delivery.

  • Rail freight is being transferred to these networks where possible and desirable with the help of the customers/clients.

  • As of 21st March 2024, TGE has introduced a Temporary Disaster Levy of 15% (ex gst) on all road freight travelling into and out of Western Australia.

⚠️ Please be aware, that in line with previous 'disaster levy' charges, carriers will process billing in line with their own practices once the network has returned to normal services.

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