17 Jul 2012: SEQ: Gold Coast Light Rail on track!

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Media release 17 July 2012

SEQ: Gold Coast Light Rail on track!

RAIL Back On Track (http://backontrack.org) a web based community support group for rail and public transport and an advocate for public transport passengers has said there has been steady progress with the Gold Coast Light Rail project(1).

Robert Dow, Spokesperson for RAIL Back On Track said:

"The light rail system will be transforming for the Gold Coast (1)."

"A group of RAIL Back On Track members visited the project on Friday last to observe the present construction activities (2)."

"Construction is disruptive for the community, but the gains will be very significant in terms of direct economic benefit and improved mass public transport options."

"During our visit, it was obvious what a serious problem road congestion is on the Gold Coast. The light rail system will help considerably in driving increased public transport usage, and in so doing improve the quality of life for all, residents and tourists."

"Gold Coast Light Rail will show Queensland and Australia what modern light rail is all about.  We believe it will the first of many new light rail systems to follow in all major and regional cities."

GoldLinQ Communication and Stakeholder Director Jason Ward said:

"It's exciting to welcome visitors on to the construction corridor and show how the project is really progressing now."

"We look forward to hosting more corridor tours with interested groups in the future."

References:

1. http://goldlinq.com.au/

2. http://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=8522.msg104093#msg104093

Contacts:

Steven Jamieson
Gold Coast Region Spokesperson for RAIL Back On Track

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

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