17 Nov 2010: SEQ: Timetable consultations commence

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Media Release 17 November 2010

SEQ:  Timetable consultations commence

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 welcomed the release of details of the first phase of the a new City train network timetable and encourages all rail commuters to engage with the consultation processes (1).

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"The present City train network timetable has become cumbersome and increasingly inflexible.  A complete revamp is needed.  The present out of peak train frequency is among the worlds worst for comparable systems and it is time to improve it."

"The sectorisation of the Ipswich and Caboolture lines with the associated rationalisation of peak express train stopping patterns, and the significant frequency boost around the clock between Darra and the CBD will encourage public transport uptake.  A fifteen minute out of peak frequency from early morning to late at night, 7 days a week is transforming."

"With progressive change of this magnitude to start to the position the rail network as the backbone of the public transport system there will be some local impacts and changes.  It is important that rail commuters do engage in the consultation so that an understanding of the real impacts and the positive benefits of the changes are understood."

"There are now  opportunities to properly feed the western line with local high frequency integrated feeder bus services, particularly into Darra and Indooroopilly, in so doing bypassing a lot of the road congestion in from the western suburbs."

"In time fifteen minute around the clock out of peak train frequency is needed on all major lines. The changes announced today are step in the right direction and we welcome them."


Reference:

1.  http://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/trains-to-get-boost-in-numbers-during-peak-hour-traffic/story-e6freoof-1225954659818

Contact:

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org

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