History
For more details on this topic, see Northern Suburbs Transit System.The line to Joondalup was completed on 20 December 1992 as a major capital works project started by the Dowding Labor government. A realignment of the entire bus system was undertaken whereby the new train stations became bus interchanges. The extension to Currambine was completed in March 1993. Initially, service frequencies were similar to those for the Fremantle line as lower passenger numbers were anticipated, however overcrowding saw the doubling of services between Whitfords and Perth on weekdays. Services were reverted to Fremantle Line frequencies between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on 28 June 2009 due to low passenger numbers on those services.
On 5 October 2004, the Clarkson extension, part of the Gallop government's New MetroRail project, was opened to the public, connecting the outer northern suburbs to the city for the first time. Previously, catching a bus to Joondalup which took approximately 30–40 minutes was the only option. The Nowergup railway depot was also built.
On 29 January 2005, Greenwood was opened to alleviate pressure at the adjacent Whitfords and Warwick stations.
On 8 August 2005, the line, which previously ran through onto the Armadale line, was separated to the far western end of the Perth station, and no longer provided a through service.
On 15 October 2007, Clarkson line trains began running to Perth Underground and Esplanade stations via new tunnels under central Perth.
On 23 December 2007, the opening of the Mandurah Line saw the Clarkson and Mandurah lines form a north-south corridor, providing a through service from Clarkson to Mandurah.
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