Question On Notice No. 619 asked in the Legislative Council on 21 November 2013 by Hon Lynn Maclaren
Question Directed to the: Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Transport
Question Directed to: Hon T.R. Buswell
Parliament: 39 Session: 1
Question
(1) Are trains in the Western Australian freight network required to have filtering devices fitted to their exhausts?
(2) If yes to (1), for each device please advise:
(a) the name of the device;
(b) the emissions filtered; and
(c) the amount of emissions filtered?
(3) If no to (1), why not?
(4) If no to (1), what plans does the Government have to introduce emissions filtering devices to freight trains?
(5) What plans does the Government have to invest in hybrid electric locomotives?
Answered on 12 December 2013
(1) - (4) These questions should be directed to the Minister for Environment, who has responsibility for this issue.
(5) None.