26 June 2008: Improve peak rail services on Ferny Grove line ...

[ozbob]

Media Release 26 June 2008

SEQ:  Improve peak rail services on Ferny Grove line by removing express services

RAIL Back On Track (http://backontrack.org) a web based community support group for rail and public transport and an advocate for public transport users has suggested that removing the express services on the Ferny Grove line would actually allow for  improved commuter urban rail services for all commuters on the Ferny Grove line during peak times.  The Ferny Grove line has very heavy peak loadings but the line is only 16 kilometres long.  Improved services would be possible if the timetable complications of express pattern services were removed and more frequent services stopping at all stations were introduced.

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

?The two morning and two evening express services on the Ferny Grove Line only reduce the journey time by one to five minutes, yet create gaps between trains of between 17 to 24 minutes at stations which are not served by the express services.?

?These gaps are unacceptably long for what is one of the busiest train lines in Brisbane.?

?This makes public transport very unattractive.?

?The current mix of express services and trains reversing at Mitchelton could also be eliminated.?

?A better timetable for this line would be services running approximately every 10 minutes during the peaks stopping at all stations.?

?This would create a frequent train service attractive to commuters from all stations on the Ferny Grove line.?

Contact:
Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org

[quiche]

Totally agree.  Especially if they are only saving a few minutes but leave the next all-stops train jam packed.  Would be interested if this suggestion gets anywhere.  Thanks 

[ozbob]

Welcome Quiche!

I am optimistic that this will be considered.
Thanks for your comments.

Regards
Bob