2 May 2009: SEQ: Let's keep digging tunnels ? rail tunnels

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Media Release 2 May 2009

SEQ: Let's keep digging tunnels ? rail tunnels

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 suggested that the tunnel machines being used for the Clem Jones tunnel could be used to build the Inner City Underground rail extensions.

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"The tunnel machines being used to bore the Clem Jones tunnel will soon have completed their tasks.

"The diameter of these machines bore is 12. 4 metres. (1) A size which is more than adequate for a standard QR double railway line with overhead electrification.

"The Inner City Inner City Rail Upgrade Project (2) is now urgently needed to provide capacity on the rail network.

"Wouldn't it make sense to use the tunnel machines already in Brisbane? Construction of the rail tunnels could be started this year. Why wait till 2012?"

References:

1. http://www.rivercitymotorway.com.au/content/2039/Construction
2. http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/Home/Projects_and_initiatives/Projects/Inner_city_rail_upgrade/

Contact:

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org