6 May 2010: SEQ: Significant milestone at Darra railway station

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Media Release 6 May 2010

SEQ:  Significant milestone at Darra railway station

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 congratulated the Trackstar Alliance, TransLink and QR Passenger on the successful re-commissioning of the upgraded platform 3 (the former platform 2) at Darra.

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"Darra railway station is undergoing a transformation. As part of the complex Corinda to Darra track amplification project with station upgrades at Oxley and Darra, and the construction of the Richlands branch line, Darra is being turned into a major rail junction station (1)."

"I travelled on the first QR Citytrain service to use the new platform. It was very impressive to arrive at the new platform in the early morning (2)."

"Ipswich line commuters have had to endure constant track closures associated with these projects, but the pain will be worth the gain with the train in the long term.  The opportunity for increased train frequency and new train paths will endear a commuter revolution from out west."

"The new Richlands railway station is getting close to completion (3).  A modern state of the art station. Exciting days for the rail network."

"The Trackstar Alliance team are actively involved with local citizens and rail commuter consultation and this is appreciated by all.  We look forward to the final commissioning of this hugely significant project. Well done!"

References:

1. http://www.qr.com.au/SEQIP/projects/Corinda/default.asp

2. http://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=1373.msg26362#msg26362

3. http://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=639.msg26310#msg26310

Contact:

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org