Ministerial Statement: Passengers urged to take six steps on board

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Minister for Transport, Trade, Employment and Industrial Relations
The Honourable John Mickel
15/02/2008

Passengers urged to take six steps on board

Posters will soon appear in railway stations and on trains urging QR Citytrain commuters to follow six simple steps to enjoy their journey.

Minister for Transport John Mickel urged train passengers to take onboard the "6 Steps to a Better Journey" as outlined in the posters.

The steps include buying a valid ticket before boarding, allowing others to step off the train safely, placing bags under the seat, keeping feet off the seats and turning down the volume of portable music players.

"About 165,000 journeys are made across the QR Citytrain network daily," Mr Mickel said.

"All train travellers, ranging from school students to workers, have the right to a safe and enjoyable journey between their home and destination.

"By taking onboard these simple steps, everyone experiences a smoother ride."

QR Passenger Services Executive Group General Manager Andy Taylor said QR Citytrain's Code of Commuting included the six steps to inform commuters about their responsibilities.

"Rail travel is part of south-east Queenslanders' way of life and the majority of our customers do the right thing while on trains and at railway stations," Mr Taylor said.

"However, inappropriate behaviour of some can tarnish the experience for everyone so we encourage a small minority to brush up on rail etiquette by following the six steps."

Mr Taylor said children were also being encouraged to "Be Smart, Stay Safe, Be RailSmart" through safety awareness and education activities.

"Spike, the mascot of the RailSmart campaign, addresses level crossing safety, corridor trespass and general rail user issues," he said.

For more information visit: www.qr.com.au

February 15, 2008

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