20 Dec 2013: SEQ: Thanks to all involved with public transport for a great year!

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Media release 20th December 2013



SEQ:  Thanks to all involved with public transport for a great year!

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 thanked all bus drivers, train crew, ferry crew, and the many and important support crews and staff for all public transport operators for their great efforts in 2013!

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"Public transport runs around the clock, 365 days a year.  Thank you to the many bus drivers, train crew, ferry crew, all operational and the behind the scenes staff that keep the wheels turning through the day and night."

"Staff at TransLink and Department of Transport and Main Roads  have been constructively engaging the community and steering changes. We thank them for their ongoing commitment to public transport, and look forward to further improvements in 2014!"

"2014 will be a very significant year for public transport. Sector 2 rail timetables, bus changes in many regions, commencement of light rail on the Gold Coast.  We are also hopeful for a new fare structure being developed as the previous five year fare path has now finished."

"We don't always see eye to eye with Government or the Opposition on public transport issues. But we appreciate the constructive dialogue and the opportunities to put our point of view, and the support received from the media.  Thank you!"

"On behalf of RAIL Back On Track Members we wish you all a Merry Christmas and a great 2014!"

References:

1. Year 2013 in public transport http://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=10404.0

Contact:

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



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Letter to the editor Queensland Times 23rd December 2013 page 9

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