西澳州政府宣布投资1.56亿澳元在珀斯郊区Karnup建造新火车站，建设工作将于2028年启动[1]。运输部长Rita Saffioti已分配1000万澳元用于规划阶段[1]。州总理Roger Cook表示："作为我们长期MetroNet愿景的一部分，我们一直计划在Karnup建设火车站，今天我们可以宣布该项目将于2028年启动建设"[1]。
这项承诺是在Secret Harbour补选前夕做出的，反映了劳工党与自由党围绕该项目的竞争[1]。自由党已承诺投入9000万澳元用于该项目，并计划于2029年开工[1]。该火车站项目最初于2013年提出，但长期受到延误[1]。
The Western Australian government has committed A$156 million to construct a new train station at Karnup in Perth's suburbs, with construction set to begin in 2028.[1] Transport Minister Rita Saffioti has allocated A$10 million for the planning phase of the project.[1] Premier Roger Cook stated: "As part of our long-term MetroNet vision, we have always planned for a train station here at Karnup, and today we can announce work will start on the Karnup train station project in 2028."[1]
The announcement comes ahead of the Secret Harbour by-election and represents a point of contest between the major parties over the project's funding and timeline. The Opposition Liberal Party has countered with a promise of A$90 million in investment, proposing to commence work in 2029 instead.[1] The Karnup station project was first proposed in 2013 but has experienced prolonged delays.[1]