19 Sep 2015: Gold Coast: Light rail back on track! Well done GCCC!

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Media release 19th September 2015



Gold Coast: Light rail back on track! Well done GCCC!

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 congratulated Gold Coast City Council for their  funding committment to stage 2 of the Gold Coast light rail.

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"Public transport patronage on the Gold Coast has increased over 20%  since the G: commenced services."

"This is great news for the Gold Coast.  Frequent connected public transport mobilises the community, assists in congestion management and provides a safe alternative to cars."

"RAIL Back On Track thanks and congratulates the Gold Coast City Council for their vision and the financial committment towards stage 2 of the light rail network."

"Light rail is a success story on the Gold Coast.  Stage 2 of the light rail will further consolidate the public transport transformation under-way. In time, the Gold Coast will be a public transport show piece as a network of light rail develops throughout the region supported by a connected frequent bus network."

References:

1. Gold Coast promises $55 million to light rail as business case goes to Canberra
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/gold-coast-promises-55-million-to-light-rail-as-business-case-goes-to-canberra-20150918-gjq7r1.html

2. http://www.goldcoastbulletin.com.au/news/traffic-reports/gold-coast-light-rail-racks-up-major-milestone-with-5-million-passengers-inside-first-year/story-fnl6qvfc-1227336777196

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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