THE Shire of Northam is putting the word out for local people to use the AvonLink train service.
Northam Visitor Centre manager Victoria Jones said patronage has been relatively quiet.
“I think mainly because it is after Christmas, but we are expecting numbers to pick up later in the year,” she said.
The AvonLink will be used for special events this year, the first being is the Northam Two Day Festival of Speed on March 28-29.
The train will leave Midland at 8.15am and arrive in Northam at 9.35am.
Departure is 4pm from Northam.
“We also sell tickets for the AvonLink here at the visitor centre,” Ms Jones said.
“An AvonLink ticket also allows free travel on TransPerth trains around the city.”
Member for Central Wheatbelt Mia Davies reminded people the service was still under threat.
"I remind everyone that the Avonlink is still under threat, and the trial is an opportunity to demonstrate how valuable the service is for the region,” Ms Davies said.
"Royalties for Regions has allowed us to work on improving patronage, and I encourage everyone to be proactive in finding ways to use the service.
"I am about to call for expressions of interest to form a Northam Avonlink Supporters Group, similar to the one in Toodyay, to ensure we identify as many opportunities as possible to support the trial.”
Other events the AvonLink will be used for include the Toodyay Moondyne Festival on May 3 and the Toodyay Fibre Festival on May 31.
An additional service will operate on those days.
An additional service will also operate on July 31 due to the Avon Descent weekend celebration in Northam.