What is Transperth?
[[File:Transperth_Sets.JPG|thumb|A Transperth Train]] '''Transperth''' is the brand of the public transport system in [[Perth, Western Australia|Perth]], [[Western Australia]]. Transperth was launched in 1986. It supplies public [[bus]], [[Railway|train]] and [[ferry]] services. Train services run on five lines that spread over the Perth metropolitan area. The lines are named [[Joondalup railway line, Perth|Joondalup]], [[Midland railway line, Perth|Midland]], [[Fremantle railway line, Perth|Fremantle]], [[Armadale railway line, Perth|Armadale]], and [[Mandurah railway line, Perth|Mandurah]]. The [[Mandurah railway line, Perth|Mandurah]] was opened late in 2007. All trains are operated using [[electricity]]. A new line to the [[Perth Airport]] via the Bayswater railway station is being constructed which is expected to be compeleted in mid-2021. Bus services run throughout the metropolitan area. A circular bus route is the CircleRoute which links major [[shopping centre]]s, [[university|universities]] and [[railway stations]]. Ferry services operate across the [[Swan River]] between the Perth CBD and South Perth. The ferry is popular for people to go to the zoo located in South Perth. [[File:Smartridercard.jpg|thumb|Transperth SmartRider]] Passengers can take rides by buying cash tickets or using the ticket system known as ''SmartRider''. {{Transport-stub}} [[Category:Australian railways]]