31 Jan 2008: Brisbane: Springfield railway, better late than never!

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Media Release 31 January 2008

Brisbane:  Springfield railway, better late than never!

RAIL Back On Track (http://backontrack.org) a web based community support group for rail and public transport has welcomed the commitment from the Queensland Government to commence works for the railway to Richlands and then Springfield, although the completion date has been put back to 2015 for the Richlands to Springfield section.

Robert Dow said:

?Today?s confirmation of the railway line to Springfield is great news for all Queenslanders.?

?This is the beginning of a smart rail renaissance in Queensland.?

?We are disappointed that the line to Springfield itself will not be completed till 2015 but we are grateful for the commitment made today by Minister Mickel and the Queensland Government.?

?RAIL Back On Track has strongly supported the calls for the railway line to Springfield and we suggest that all four railway stations be built as the line is rolled out (references 1, 2).?

?A double line to Richland is a great start, and with the triplication of the line from Darra to Corinda high frequency services will be able to be introduced from Ipswich as well as Richlands and finally Springfield.?

?This line is important as the western regions of Brisbane are some of the fastest growth areas in Australia.  Looming fuel price increases and environmental costs require that rail infrastructure is lead out now.  The railway to Richlands and Springfield is very necessary.?

?As a nation we need to continue to think rail.  Adding a second 3?6? gauge line to the standard gauge corridor to Bromelton is smart!?

?Building the long awaited railway from Petrie to Kippa-Ring is essential.?

?Rail is the sustainable transport solution for the future!? said Robert Dow, spokesman for RAIL Back On Track.

References:

1. http://backontrack.org/mbs/index.php?topic=246.0

2. http://backontrack.org/mbs/index.php?topic=321.0

Contact:

Robert  Dow

Administration
admin@backontrack.org RAIL Back On Track
http://backontrack.org