28 April 2009: Queensland: Diesel Tilt Train still suspended ?

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Media Release 28 April 2009

Queensland: Diesel Tilt Train still suspended ?

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 asked does anyone know what is going on with the Diesel Tilt Train?

Robert Dow, spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"Following the suspension of Diesel Tilt train services immediately before Easter, in what can only be described as unusual circumstances, still no one apart from the Rail Regulator appears to be any wiser as to what is going on?

"The Premier was reported as stating on the 12th April that 'We anticipate that this issue will be resolved within the next six days, before the next tilt train is due to leave.' (1)

"QR in a statement on 18th April said 'Rail Safety Regulator has now requested further information from third parties and has indicated that a report may not be available to him until 27 April, 2009." (2)

"According to the amended terms of reference the report and findings was actually due on 31st March 2009. (3)

"Does anyone know what is going on? Why all the secrecy? According the Transport Infrastructure Act 1994 Section 226 Inquiries should be public. (4)"

References:

1. http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/qld-news/issues-over-tilt-train-should-be-resolved-in-6-days-20090412-a3t4.html

2. QR Media Release 18 April, 2009
CAIRNS TILT TRAIN SERVICE TO REMAIN CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

3.
http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/resources/file/eb5e954a4200ce0/Amended_terms_of_reference_mundoo_020109.pdf

4. http://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/LEGISLTN/CURRENT/T/TranstInfA94.pdf

Contact:

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org