6 May 2015: Gold Coast: Light rail on track!

[ozbob]

Media release 6th May 2015

Gold Coast: Light rail on track!

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 congratulated GoldLinq on reaching 5 million passengers on the Gold Coast Light Rail, known as the G:

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"Public transport patronage on the Gold Coast has increased 22.6% since the G: commenced services."

"This is great news for the Gold Coast.  Frequent public transport mobilises the community, assists in congestion management and provides a safe alternative to cars."

"RAIL Back On Track congratulates GoldLinQ, the Gold Coast City Council and TransLink on reaching the 5 millionth passenger milestone in less than a year!"

"Light rail is a success story on the Gold Coast.  Stage 2 of the light rail will further consolidate the public transport transformation under-way. In time, the Gold Coast will be further transformed as a network of light rail develops throughout the region."

Reference:

1. http://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/news/traffic-reports/gold-coast-light-rail-racks-up-major-milestone-with-5-million-passengers-inside-first-year/story-fnl6qvfc-1227336777196

Contacts:

Steven Jamieson
Gold Coast Region Spokesperson for RAIL Back On Track

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

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20th July 2015

Happy Birthday Gold Coast Light Rail!



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 congratulates the Gold Coast Light Rail system on its first successful year of operation (1).

From July 2014 to June 2015, Gold Coast trams have carried over 6 million passenger trips, more than the equivalent bus services did prior to the system opening.  Early indications are that this could reach nearly 7 million for the 2015/2016 financial year (2, 3).

There is clearly a case for funding the second and subsequent stages of the system to connect with the Gold Coast line heavy rail service at Helensvale to the north and further south along the Gold Coast Highway.

May the second and subsequent years be even more successful!

Contacts:

Steven Jamieson
Gold Coast Region Spokesperson for RAIL Back On Track

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

1. 1 YEAR OF G: HAPPY BIRTHDAY
http://ridetheg.com.au/1-year-of-g-happy-birthday/

2. Queensland Budget 2015/2016 - Service Delivery Statements (Department of Transport and Main Roads) p 15
http://www.budget.qld.gov.au/budget-papers/documents/bp5-tmr-2015-16.pdf

3. Link hits the G spot for Gold Coast as Exclusive figures show light rail's first year a success
http://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/news/traffic-reports/link-hits-the-g-spot-for-gold-coast-as-exclusive-figures-show-light-rails-first-year-a-success/story-fnl6qvfc-1227448259597

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[#Metro]

If this one was called G, then the extension will be 2G, and the one after that 3G and 4G etc