Transperth facts for kids

A Transperth Train

Transperth is the name for the public transport system in Perth, Western Australia. It started in 1986. Transperth helps people travel around Perth using public buses, trains, and ferry services.

Train Services

Transperth trains run on five main lines across the Perth area. These lines connect many different places. The train lines are called Joondalup, Midland, Fremantle, Armadale, and Mandurah. The Mandurah line opened in late 2007. All Transperth trains use electricity to run. A new train line is being built to Perth Airport. It will go through Bayswater railway station and is expected to be ready in mid-2021.

Bus Services

Transperth also has many bus services all over the Perth area. One special bus route is called the CircleRoute. This route connects big shopping centres, universities, and railway stations. It makes it easy for people to get around without a car.

Ferry Services

Ferry services operate on the Swan River. These ferries travel between the Perth city center and South Perth. Many people use the ferry to visit the zoo, which is located in South Perth. It's a fun way to cross the river and see the city from the water.

Transperth SmartRider

How to Pay for Your Ride

Passengers can pay for their trips in a few ways. You can buy cash tickets for a single journey. Another popular way to pay is by using a special card called SmartRider. This card makes it quicker and easier to travel on buses, trains, and ferries. You just tap your SmartRider card when you get on and off.

Images for kids

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  MTT livery on a preserved AEC Regal VI bus

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  A 1999 grey/silver and green livery on a Mercedes-Benz O405NH bus

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  A Transperth bus

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  Another Transperth bus

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  A SmartRider smart card

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  Ticket vending machines at Perth railway station

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  The MV Phillip Pendal ferry

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  The MV Shelley Taylor-Smith ferry