23 Apr 2011: SEQ: Call to duplicate Thorneside to Wellington Point railway

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Media release 23 April 2011

SEQ: Call to duplicate Thorneside to Wellington Point railway

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 calls for the duplication of the Thorneside to Wellington Point railway line.

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"Track amplifications on the single service constricting line would transform the reliability of the train services to Cleveland.  No longer would a slightly late train cause the train controllers to choose whether to significantly delay it by missing its crossing point, or pass the baton of delays on to another train.  This is one of the most complained about limitations of our train network, it is disappointing that the Minister for Transport didn't pick up on it in a recent radio interview on 612 ABC Brisbane Radio (1).

"The Salisbury-Kuraby triplication project was done for $256m (2) which allowed an increase in peak frequency from what would otherwise have been achievable, and an increase in peak reliability.  This proposed duplication would allow similar improvements for the Cleveland line for significantly less expense. Local train stabling options need to be further considered as well."

References:

1. http://blogs.abc.net.au/queensland/2011/03/transport-minister-answers-your-questions.html?site=brisbane&program=612_breakfast

2. http://www.queenslandrail.com.au/NetworkServices/SEQIP/CompletedProjects/Pages/SalisburyKuraby.aspx

Contact:

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org

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