4 Mar 2015: SEQ: Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 2 is go!

[ozbob]

Media release 4th March 2015

SEQ: Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 2 is go!

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 committment to proceed with the next stage of the Gold Coast light rail in time for the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"The Gold Coast Light Rail stage one is already transforming transport options on the Gold Coast."

"It is very welcome news that the next stage of the light rail, connecting the present light rail system to the heavy rail at Helensvale is to proceed."

"Well done GoldLinq, Gold Coast City Council and the Queensland Government."

Reference:

1. Gold Coast light rail gets green light from Queensland Government
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/gold-coast-light-rail-gets-green-light-from-queensland-government-20150303-13u7kc.html

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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[SurfRail]

Just had a chat with Tony Moore from the BT - thanks for the interest.