The long-awaited inaugural journey on Perth’s new airport train link this weekend will include Anthony Albanese among its VIP passengers.

The $1.86 billion Airport Line jointly funded by the State and Federal governments has faced delays amid safety concerns, flooding and injuries to workers since the first sod was turned by Colin Barnett six years ago.

Transport Minister Rita Saffioti detailed the times the public can ride the new train line for free.

"You can through the tunnel, under the Swan River, under the runway, it's a pretty sensational ride," she told stand-in Breakfast co-hosts Julie-anne Sprague and Mark Gibson, admitting the government's initial forecast of the train line transporting 20,000 trips a day was an estimate from 2015 and unlikely to be achievable.

The long-awaited inaugural journey on Perth’s new airport train link this weekend will include Anthony Albanese among its VIP passengers.
The $1.86 billion Airport Line jointly funded by the State and Federal governments has faced delays amid safety concerns, flooding and injuries to workers since the first sod was turned by Colin Barnett six years ago.
Transport Minister Rita Saffioti detailed the times the public can ride the new train line for free.
"You can through the tunnel, under the Swan River, under the runway, it's a pretty sensational ride," she told stand-in Breakfast co-hosts Julie-anne Sprague and Mark Gibson, admitting the government's initial forecast of the train line transporting 20,000 trips a day was an estimate from 2015 and unlikely to be achievable.

If it's happening in Perth, you'll hear about it first on 6PR Breakfast with Millsy and Karl!

If it's happening in Perth, you'll hear about it first on 6PR Breakfast with Millsy and Karl!

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