2 Aug 2013: SEQ: Next station Kippa-Ring ... but ...

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Media release 2nd August 2013



SEQ: Next station Kippa-Ring ... but ...

RAIL Back On Track (http://backontrack.org) a web based community support group for rail and public transport and an advocate for public transport passengers has welcomed the awarding of the construction contract for the Moreton Bay Rail Link (MBRL) (1).

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"Smart and sensible cooperation between Moreton Bay Regional Council, the Queensland Government and the Federal Government has allowed this exciting project to proceed."

"Of concern though to all Australians is the Federal Opposition's policy position on urban rail.  They will not fund urban rail but will fund more roads.  This policy is flawed and needs an urgent revision.  Times have moved on and public transport improvements are essential now in all major cities. Urban rail projects with significant Federal funding are progressing in West Australia, South Australia, Victoria and Queensland at present. Roads only will not solve the congestion and transport crisis that looms."

"Congratulations to all levels of Government for progressing this important project.  However it is essential that Cross River Rail proceed forthwith. Peak train capacity on the line north of Brisbane and the run into the CBD has been reached.  Where will the trains from Kippa-Ring run?"

Reference:

1. http://statements.qld.gov.au/Statement/2013/8/1/moreton-bay-rail-link-one-step-closer--joint-media-statement

Contact:

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org
RAIL Back On Track http://backontrack.org

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