27 July 2010: SEQ: Next train Kippa-Ring!

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Media Release 27 July 2010

SEQ:  Next train Kippa-Ring!

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 welcomed the commitment to proceed with the railway line from Petrie to Kippa-Ring (1).

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"Today's media has confirmation that the railway to Kippa-Ring is to built (1).  One of the first media releases from  RAIL Back On Track when we formed in 2006 was on need for the Petrie to Kippa-Ring railway, copy below (2).  Rapid residential developments over the past years has made this line essential."

"'Fast tracking' a project that has been on the books for 105 years is perhaps a real test of the phrase 'fast tracking'! Nevertheless, we and I am sure many Queenslanders are delighted with this news!"

"We welcome this real commitment by the Federal ALP, the Queensland State Government and the Moreton Bay Regional Council. Well done!

1. http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/national/gillard-fast-tracks-the-115-billion-redcliffe-rail-connection-linking-petrie-to-kippa-ring/story-fn5z3z83-1225897194133

2. http://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=7.0

Contact:

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org


Copy of RAIL Back On Track Media Release 20th August 2006

RAIL Back On Track
Media Release  20 August 2006
Petrie to Kippa-Ring Railway

RAIL - Back On Track ( http://backontrack.org )   a web based community organisation for the promotion of rail throughout Australia has called for the commencement of construction for the long awaited railway to the Redcliffe peninsular.

On behalf of RAIL Back On Track, Robert Dow said: "There is a need to provide sustainable solutions to public transport from Petrie to Kippa-Ring.  Despite initial reports by Queensland Transport strongly endorsing an extension of the suburban rail network from Petrie to Kippa-Ring, no progress has been made with the railway.  Bus solutions will not provide for the projected growth along the transport corridor, and will only add to the general traffic congestion in the area.

Looming energy crises will force future rapid and excessively expensive development of rail solutions. A 'smart state' moves forwards today!  

We call on the Government to make a commitment to stop the nonsense, and follow the initial advice of Queensland Transport and commence construction of the railway immediately."

Contact:

admin@backontrack.org
Administration RAIL Back On Track

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