An open letter to all candidates Qld Election 2006

[ozbob]

There has been a long period of neglect of our transport options in Queensland. Yes, some movement with the upgrades of the north coast line, the Gold Coast line, and the go-ahead for the Darra Springfield line.
Many of our railways throughout the state have either been closed, or are in a serious state of neglect. It will be a sound investment for the future to revitalise our rail network. Increasing energy shortages, not the least of which will be prohibitive price of petrol/diesel will see a return of freight and passengers to rail.

It is essential that the Redcliffe railway (which has been promised for years and years) actually go ahead!

The south east corner, particularly Brisbane needs to review the suburban rail network with a view to increasing train frequencies and properly integrated buses, and expanding the network. The farcical situation with buses in competition with our suburban railways in Brisbane is leading to costly road works, disillusioned and disgruntled passengers, and contributing to grid and bus lock! The bus system is already in a desperate state.

What will you do for Queensland?

[ozbob]

The candidates were declared today for the state election.  The following email has been sent to all candidates with an email address listed on the  Electoral Commission  of Queensland site.

From: RAIL Back On Track Admin [mailto:admin@backontrack.org]
Sent: Wednesday, 23 August 2006 6:16 PM
To: Candidates
Subject: An open letter to all candidates Qld Election 2006

Greetings,

Congratulations for standing for election!

RAIL Back On Track  (http://backontrack.org) is a new web based community organisation for the promotion of rail throughout Australia.
We are presently concentrating on the Queensland Election.  You are welcome to visit RAIL Back On Track and post if you wish.

Railways were critical to the early development of Australia, and in this
time of energy and infrastructure crisis, we believe railways will again be
the practical solution to the nation's transport woes. Long haul freight,
passenger and commuter transport will be best provided for by rail.

There has been a long period of neglect of our transport options in
Queensland. Yes, some movement with the upgrades of the north coast line, the Gold Coast line, and the go-ahead for the Darra Springfield line
together with triplication of the Corinda to Darra line.  We applaud these
initiatives, well done!

Many of our railways throughout the state have either been closed, or are in a serious state of neglect. It will be a sound investment for the future to
revitalise our rail network. Increasing energy shortages, not the least of
which will be prohibitive price of petrol/diesel will see a return of
freight and passengers to rail.

It is essential that the Redcliffe railway (which has been promised for
years and years) actually go ahead!

The south east corner, particularly Brisbane needs to review the suburban
rail network with a view to increasing train frequencies and properly
integrated buses, and expanding the network. The farcical situation with
buses in competition with our suburban railways in Brisbane is leading to
costly road works, disillusioned and disgruntled passengers, and
contributing to grid and bus lock! The bus system is already in a desperate
state.

What will you do for Queensland?

Best wishes.
Regards
Administration
RAIL Back On Track