28 Aug 2013: Australia: Inland rail confirmed and welcomed

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Media release 28 August 2013

Australia:  Inland rail confirmed and welcomed

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 LNP policy announcement of support for the inland rail project (1).

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"Getting bulk freight back on to rail is the way to minimise the freight transport task costs of a nation."

"Rail is cost effective - it is sustainable, it is safe, it takes thousands of trucks off the road network. Road trauma and road maintenance costs are reduced."

"The Inland rail has a lot of benefits for south-east Queensland. By removing freight trains from the suburban network this allows both modes, passenger and freight to operate independently and optimally.  This also improves cost effectiveness as less delays and more passenger and freight trains can be added to the network."

"The Southern Freight Rail corridor from Rosewood to Kagaru and the new rail connection from Acacia Ridge to the Port of Brisbane need to be a priority (2).  This will immediately shift coal trains from suburban passenger network to a dedicated freight connection."

References:

1. http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/tony-abbott-to-unveil-rail-tunnel-plan-as-kevin-rudd-flags-navy-move/story-fnihsrf2-1226705349641

2. http://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/Projects/Name/S/Southern-Freight-Rail-Corridor-Study.aspx

Contact:

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

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