12 Dec 2008: Nation Building Rail, Road, Education & Research and Business ...

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Media Release 12 December 2008:

Nation Building
Rail, Road, Education & Research and Business announcement very welcome!

RAIL Back On Track (http://backontrack.org) a web based community support group for rail and public transport and an advocate for public transport commuters has welcomed today's announcement by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd of a number of significant national rail upgrades and investments for a more sustainable transport future (1).

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"The increased investment in rail infrastructure and capability throughout Australia is very welcome. More will need to be done but this is a great start."

"Of particular interest to Queensland is the upgrade of the standard gauge line to a dual gauge, standard and 3'6" gauge line from Acacia Ridge to Bromelton, and the further upgrade of the standard gauge line to the NSW border.  Does this now provide the opportunity for the introduction of a regular commuter rail service from Bromelton to Brisbane, and so providing some urgently needed public transport along this corridor?  RAIL Back On Track certainly hopes so!"

Reference:

1.  http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/department/publications/pdf/Nation_Building_electronic.pdf

Contact:

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org