16 Jan 2014: SEQ: More train services from Monday - Sector 2 timetable changes

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Media release 16th January 2014



SEQ: More train services from Monday - Sector 2 timetable changes very welcome!

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 welcomed the additional train services and new timetables for sector two rail lines (1), which follow on from the sector one timetable changes in June 2011 (2).

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"Frequency of service is an important consideration when using public transport."

"The sector two rail timetable improvements will see weekday 15 minute frequency extended from the present Darra to Northgate, Ferny Grove to Park Road, to include Cannon Hill on the Cleveland line and Coopers Plains on the Beenleigh line."

"Additional peak services for the Ferny Grove, Shorncliffe, Gold Coast and Beenleigh, Doomben and Sunshine Coast lines are welcome."

"The removal of the limited express peak services on the Ferny Grove line,  relatively a very short line, clears the way for a major frequency boost! Well done!"

"RAIL Back On Track has long called for improvements in train frequency on all lines. These sector two changes were first promised for December 2011.  It is pleasing that they will now be finally delivered from the 20th January 2014."

"There are some changes to timetables for most lines."

"Well done Queensland Rail, TransLink and the Queensland State Government on moving forward with these network improvements.  It is now essential that we continue to look at recasting the bus network to better improve feeders and connections to turn up and go trains!"

References:

1.  New train timetables coming soon
http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/train-timetable-changes

2. 7 Jun 2011: SEQ: Major timetable changes phase one, a new beginning  http://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=6149.0

3. An improved timetable for Beenleigh line customers
http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/566/details

4. An improved timetable for Cleveland line customers
http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/611/details

5. An improved timetable for Ferny Grove line customers
http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/971/details

6. An improved timetable for Gold Coast line customers
http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/976/details

7. An improved timetable for Shorncliffe line customers
http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/981/details

8. An improved timetable for Airport line customers
http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/956/details

9. An improved timetable for Doomben line customers
http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/966/details

10. An improved timetable for Sunshine Coast & Caboolture customers
http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/1046/details

Contact:

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

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Sent to all outlets:

16th January 2014

Bus changes from Monday 20th Jan 2014

Brisbane City  http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/3891/details

Gold Coast  http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/seq-bus-network-review-2013/gold-coast

Logan Region  http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/seq-bus-network-review-2013/logan

Moreton Bay region  http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/seq-bus-network-review-2013/moreton-bay

Redlands region http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/seq-bus-network-review-2013/redlands

Media release 16th January 2014



SEQ: More train services from Monday - Sector 2 timetable changes very welcome!

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 welcomed the additional train services and new timetables for sector two rail lines (1), which follow on from the sector one timetable changes in June 2011 (2).

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"Frequency of service is an important consideration when using public transport."

"The sector two rail timetable improvements will see weekday 15 minute frequency extended from the present Darra to Northgate, Ferny Grove to Park Road, to include Cannon Hill on the Cleveland line and Coopers Plains on the Beenleigh line."

"Additional peak services for the Ferny Grove, Shorncliffe, Gold Coast and Beenleigh, Doomben and Sunshine Coast lines are welcome."

"The removal of the limited express peak services on the Ferny Grove line,  relatively a very short line, clears the way for a major frequency boost! Well done!"

"RAIL Back On Track has long called for improvements in train frequency on all lines. These sector two changes were first promised for December 2011.  It is pleasing that they will now be finally delivered from the 20th January 2014."

"There are some changes to timetables for most lines."

"Well done Queensland Rail, TransLink and the Queensland State Government on moving forward with these network improvements.  It is now essential that we continue to look at recasting the bus network to better improve feeders and connections to turn up and go trains!"

References:

1.  New train timetables coming soon
http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/train-timetable-changes

2. 7 Jun 2011: SEQ: Major timetable changes phase one, a new beginning  http://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=6149.0

3. An improved timetable for Beenleigh line customers
http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/566/details

4. An improved timetable for Cleveland line customers
http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/611/details

5. An improved timetable for Ferny Grove line customers
http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/971/details

6. An improved timetable for Gold Coast line customers
http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/976/details

7. An improved timetable for Shorncliffe line customers
http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/981/details

8. An improved timetable for Airport line customers
http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/956/details

9. An improved timetable for Doomben line customers
http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/966/details

10. An improved timetable for Sunshine Coast & Caboolture customers
http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-notices/1046/details

Contact:

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