Queensland: Thanks to all involved with public transport for a great year!

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Media release 10th December 2014

Queensland:  Thanks to all involved with public transport for a great year!

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  thanks all bus drivers, train crew, ferry crew, and the many and important support crews and staff for all public transport operators for their great efforts in 2014 throughout Queensland!

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"Public transport runs around the clock, 365 days a year.  Thank you to the many bus drivers, train crew, ferry crew, all operational and the behind the scenes staff that keep the wheels turning through the day and night."

"Staff at TransLink and Department of Transport and Main Roads  have been constructively engaging the community and steering changes. We thank them for their ongoing commitment to public transport, and look forward to further improvements in 2015!"

"2015 will be a most significant year for public transport. The very future of the BaT tunnel will be determined. We are hopeful that real progress will be made towards an improved fare system and proper bus network reform. Fares in SEQ still remain unaffordable for most however.  This is a consequence of a poor unbalanced fare structure and inefficient network design. Real time data systems for public transport will be a welcome major improvement."

"We don't always see eye to eye with Government or the Opposition parties on public transport issues. But we appreciate the constructive dialogue and the opportunities to put our point of view, and the support received from the media.  Thank you!"

"On behalf of RAIL Back On Track Members we wish you all a Merry Christmas and a great 2015!"



Contact:

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

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Letter to the editor Queensland Times published 19th December 2014 page 23

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