Hadn't taken the public transport for a long long time, it was ever since i started work at subi. More efficient and penny saving to drive. The luxury of having ICKY has also spoilt me rotten. HEhe.
Found out last night that the spanking new Esplanade train station is already in operation, too good an opportunity to miss checking out what my tax money has been used for. It is due time they keep their promise to open up the Mandurah choo choo train line. Driving on the freeway is causing the population to have grey hairs.
Note to all freeloaders, if you don't want to be slapped with a fine, better buy your tickets or get a smart rider card. When I first came to Perth, I was amazed at how the public is allowed to freely go in and out of the train station. 
Esplanade train station, next to the Busport. The train line is well hidden underground. Currently it only services the Joondalup line.
The walls needs more color. Grey is just such a blahh color. A splash of green for serenity?? A splash of yellow/orange for happiness?? A splash of red to wake up all the sleepy heads??
Hard to find parking in the city?? Not anymore...... just hop on a train and arrive at the doorstep of Murray Street with ease (see the back part of Target??). This is the Perth Underground stop, which is in between the Esplanade and Perth Train Station stop. This station is much nicer in appearance.
There is still a lot of construction being carried out at the side of the train station. I wonder what else are they building.
Walked across to the Perth Train Station to hop on the train to subi. Arrived nice and early for a good cuppa :) Being able to read on the bus and let someone else fight the traffic for you is a nice change.Note: Walking through the train station made me think of singapore. For all those that are in singapore, really miss you ppl!!!
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Nice cuppa!!
Once, I hopped onto the Joondalup line to go to Leederville.. but it was an express line and it didnt stop @ leedervile so I got off at Stirling and had to catch the next train back. Didnt like it at all... i had no idea it was express..there was no announcement whatsover.. hmpph..
Hey Poey, you mean the train is up and ready for use already? In that case, now you can take a train from Murdoch to City?
And I miss that cuppa too...haha...so nice to have a cuppa in the morning of Perth..:)
It seems it's gonna start with the first 'ride' on 23rd Dec - just in time for 2008!!
How exciting............. :)
Joey Poey!! In case you didn't realised or the forgetful head of mine didn't let you know or remind you, i'm back in Ipoh. Will return to lovely ol' Perth on 7th Jan. :)
-yj-
lil' Fish: Unfortunately everything is still at trial run stage, just started mah. I'm sure things will improve.
Heather: The train should be ready soon. I saw them test driving it.
When you come to Perth next, you should be able to catch the choo choo train on the mandurah line. Waited for soooooooooooooo long!!!!
When i took the train that day, it reminded me so much of Singapore.
It is nice to have a cuppa in the morning, anywhere in the world. Just gives a sense of calmness before all the chaos starts.
YJ: yooo yoooooooooooo. I am so jealous!!! Eat all the Ipoh hor fun for me.
wow train!?!? so the next time i go to perth..murdoch line will be up? hee
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