22 Mar 2012: SEQ: Rail lines not passing through the Ashgrove electorate ...

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Media release 22 March 2012

SEQ: Rail lines not passing through the Ashgrove electorate also need a frequency increase

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 says the Caboolture line also needs a frequency increase.

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"In the 2010 passenger survey (1), the Caboolture line was reported to have 6780 station entries between 9am and 3pm weekdays.  Given that approximately 5664 seats are provided heading towards the city ignoring Nambour services, it would be expected that full seated load is exceeded on several services.

"Anecdotal evidence of late is that full seated load is exceeded on weekend services also.  A service increase to Petrie or Caboolture can be provided relatively easily by extending the current Bowen Hills-Richlands trains.  Impacts on other services can be easily managed.

"The Caboolture line cannot wait until a two year trial of increased services on the Ferny Grove line is completed.  The frequency upgrade is needed now."

Reference:

1. http://translink.com.au/resources/about-translink/what-we-do/customer-research/100501-public-transport-survey.pdf

Contact:

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