20 Feb 2011: SEQ: Changes in Transport, Springfield rail here we come!

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Media Release 20 February 2011

SEQ:  Changes in Transport, Springfield rail here we come!

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 thanked Minister Rachel Nolan for her role as Transport Minister and congratulates Minister Annastacia Palaszczuk on her appointment as Transport Minister.

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"The Premier of Queensland, accompanied by Ministers Nolan and Palaszczuk today at Richlands rail station announced that Springfield railway construction including stations at Springfield and Springfield Lakes, with early works for Ellen Grove station is to commence this year with the successful awarding of the construction contract to the Trackstar Alliance."

"The Premier also announced that the new Transport Minister will be Annastacia Palaszczuk and Minister Nolan is to move to Finance and Arts."

"We congratulate the new Transport Minister on her appointment, but particularly wish to thank and acknowledge the contributions to Transport made by Minister Nolan.  We appreciate greatly the opportunity to put our view point as part of the democratic process.  Minister Nolan has always listened and that is important."

Reference:

1. http://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=3940.msg48262#msg48262

Contact:

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org

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