Planned closures - discussion

[Golliwog]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-updates/bulletin/1328759691

Northgate to Gympie North track closure

From the first train on Saturday 24 March to the last train on Sunday 25 March, tracks will be closed between Northgate to Gympie North.

The last available train services before this closure are:

..........

http://translink.com.au/about-translink/reporting-and-publications/media-releases/release/475

Weekend works to upgrade northern train network


Thursday 22 March 2012

The Caboolture and Sunshine Coast train lines will close between Northgate and Gympie North stations from the first train on Saturday (March 24) until the final train on Sunday (March 25).

Works being undertaken this weekend include:

    Narangba train station refurbishments
    Track improvements from Northgate to Caboolture
    Level crossing improvements at Gympie Street North, Landsborough and South Pine Road, Strathpine
    Overhead power line maintenance at Elimbah, Beerburrum, Woombye and Traveston
    Various maintenance works between Northgate and Gympie North stations

TransLink spokesman Andrew Berkman said buses would replace all inbound and outbound trains for customers between Northgate and Gympie North stations during the closure.

" People will be able to get to where they need to go - but travel on buses rather than trains," Mr Berkman said.

"The train departing Roma Street station at 1.03am on Saturday morning will be replaced by buses between Petrie and Caboolture stations.

"NightLink trains on the Caboolture line will also be replaced by buses from Northgate station."

Customers heading to the following events should plan their journey with the closure in mind:

    Tim McGraw and Faith Hill concerts at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
    Lenny Kravitz concert at The Riverstage on Saturday night
    Gold Coast United vs Brisbane Roar A-League game at Skilled Park on Sunday afternoon

The South Pine Road level crossing at Strathpine train station will also be closed on the weekend. Motorists should use the Mott Street underpass or the Kremzow Road overpass during this closure.

Access to Caboolture train station including the overpass will be restricted on Sunday (March 25).

Trains on both lines will resume as normal from first services on Monday morning (March 26).

For more information about public transport and services visit www.translink.com.au or phone 13 12 30.

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-updates/bulletin/1333504209

Roma Street to Rocklea and Murarrie track closure

From the first train on Saturday 26 May to the last train on Sunday 27 May, tracks will be closed between Roma Street to Rocklea and Murarrie.

Be sure to plan your journey in advance and allow for extra travel time due to track works (up to 60 minutes).

Services will return to normal on Monday 28 May.

Bus replacement services
Cleveland line

Buses will replace trains for stations between Central and Murarrie.

Trains will operate between Murarrie and Cleveland. Customers for services on the Beenleigh and Gold Coast lines will need to transfer to a bus replacement service at Park Road station.

Beenleigh line

Trains will operate express from Roma Street to Rocklea (via Sherwood on the Tennyson loop) stopping at Moorooka then as per timetable between Rocklea and Beenleigh.

Buses will replace trains between Central and Rocklea stations.  Customers for Cleveland line services will need to transfer to a bus replacement service at Park Road station.

Gold Coast line

Trains will operate express between Roma Street and Rocklea (via Sherwood on the Tennyson loop) then as per timetable between Rocklea and Varsity Lakes.

Buses will replace trains between Central, South Brisbane, South Bank, Park Road and Rocklea. Customers for Cleveland line services will need to transfer to a bus replacement service at Park Road station.

Customers requiring assistance during this closure are recommended to transfer at Central station.

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-updates/bulletin/1333498768

Corinda to Rosewood track closure

From 8pm Friday 18 May to the last train on Sunday 20 May, tracks will be closed between Corinda and Rosewood (including Richlands).

Train services will be affected from 9.30pm.

The last available train services before this closure are:

    Richlands service - leaving Bowen Hills at 6.43pm, arriving 6.47pm at Central and departing at 6.49pm
    Ipswich service - leaving Bowen Hills at 6.28pm, arriving 6.32pm at Central and departing at 6.34pm
    Rosewood service - leaving Caboolture at 4.52pm, arriving 5.56pm and departing at 5.58pm
    City service - leaving Richlands at 7.18pm
    City service - leaving Ipswich at 7.07pm
    Ipswich service - leaving Rosewood at 7.05pm.

Services will return to normal on Monday 21 May.

Be sure to plan your journey in advance and allow for extra travel time due to track works (up to 60 minutes).
Bus replacement services

Buses will replace trains in both directions between Corinda and Rosewood (including Richlands) stations.

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-updates/bulletin/1333498768

Corinda to Rosewood track closure

From 8pm Friday 18 May to the last train on Sunday 20 May, tracks will be closed between Corinda and Rosewood (including Richlands).

Train services will be affected from 9.30pm.

The last available train services before this closure are:

    Richlands service - leaving Bowen Hills at 6.43pm, arriving 6.47pm at Central and departing at 6.49pm
    Ipswich service - leaving Bowen Hills at 6.28pm, arriving 6.32pm at Central and departing at 6.34pm
    Rosewood service - leaving Caboolture at 4.52pm, arriving 5.56pm and departing at 5.58pm
    City service - leaving Richlands at 7.18pm
    City service - leaving Ipswich at 7.07pm
    Ipswich service - leaving Rosewood at 7.05pm.

Services will return to normal on Monday 21 May.

Be sure to plan your journey in advance and allow for extra travel time due to track works (up to 60 minutes).
Bus replacement services

Buses will replace trains in both directions between Corinda and Rosewood (including Richlands) stations.

Very confusing for the average punter ..

From 8pm ..

Trains services affected from 9.30pm ..

Last Ippy at 6.34pm out of Central. 

I hope they have a 100 buses ...

Wankers ...

[ozbob]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-updates/bulletin/1333497214

Dutton Park to Cleveland track closure

From the first train on Saturday 12 May to the last train on Sunday 13 May, tracks will be closed between Dutton Park (on the Beenleigh line) and Cleveland.

Be sure to plan your journey in advance and allow for extra travel time due to track works (up to 60 minutes).

Services will return to normal on Monday 14 May.
Bus replacement services

Buses will replace trains in both directions between Dutton Park (on the Beenleigh line) and Cleveland stations.

[ClintonL94]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-updates/bulletin/1336016286

Redbank to Rosewood track works

From Monday 14 May to Friday 18 May, track works will occur between Redbank and Rosewood.

During this period, only selected trains will be affected.

Be sure to plan your journey in advance and allow for extra travel time due to track works (up to 60 minutes).

Bus replacement services

Buses will replace trains for the following services:

Monday 14 May

• Rosewood - Ipswich train departing Rosewood at 4.15am
• Ipswich - Rosewood train departing Ipswich at 11.35pm.

Tuesday 15, Wednesday 16, Thursday 17 and Friday 18 May

• Rosewood - Ipswich service departing Rosewood at 1.05am
• Rosewood - Ipswich service departing Rosewood at 12.05am
• Ipswich train departing Central at 11.28pm terminates at Redbank at 12.09am
• Ipswich train departing Central at 11.58pm terminates at Redbank at 12.39am
• Ipswich - Rosewood train departing Ipswich at 11.35pm and 12.35am.

Affected stations:

• Redbank
• Riverview
• Dinmore
• Ebbw Vale
• Bundamba
• Booval
• East Ipswich
• Ipswich
• Thomas Street
• Wulkuraka
• Karrabin
• Wallon
• Thagoona
• Rosewood

Improvement works:

• Track work between Redbank and Rosewood.

Need assistance?

Customers with a disability can call 3606 5555 or SMS 0428 774 636 for assistance.

Queensland Rail and TransLink are working together to improve the train network and provide a better service experience for you.

[ClintonL94]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-updates/bulletin/1333501707

Northgate to Caboolture track closure

From 10pm until the last train on Monday 21 May, tracks will closed between Northgate and Caboolture stations.

Train services will be affected from 9.30pm.

Be sure to plan your journey in advance and allow for extra travel time due to track works (up to 60 minutes).

Services will return to normal on Tuesday 22 May.

Bus replacement services

Buses will replace trains in both directions between Northgate and Caboolture stations.

Stations affected:

• Northgate
• Virginia
• Sunshine
• Geebung
• Zillmere
• Carseldine
• Bald Hills
• Strathpine
• Bray Park
• Lawnton
• Petrie
• Dakabin
• Narangba
• Burpengary
• Morayfield
• Caboolture

Improvement works:

• maintenance between Northgate and Caboolture stations.

Need assistance?
Customers with a disability can call 3606 5555 or SMS 0428 774 636 for assistance.

Queensland Rail and TransLink are working together to improve the train network and provide a better service experience for you.

[ozbob]

Sent to all outlets:

16 May 2012

Ipswich show is on this weekend, and of course a track closure

Greetings,

The Ipswich show is on this coming weekend
THE IPSWICH SHOW 18th, 19th, & 20th May 2012  http://ipswichshow.com.au/

And of course there is a track closure from Corinda to Rosewood, to just rub it in further, and make it difficult for punters to get to and from Ipswich.

Track closure --> http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-updates/bulletin/1333498768

Punters were promised that track closures would be infrequent and timed not to clash with significant community events.  Fat chance hey?

This is track closure  number 13 or 14 in 16 months or so.

Hopeless!

Best wishes
Robert

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

[Mozz]

It can't be that hard to identify the big events in Ipswich, just ask the Mayor. From memory you have Ipswich Cup, Jacaranda and Ipswich Festival, V8 supercars and Ipswich Show

[ozbob]

Ipswich Show --> http://translink.com.au/travel-information/services-and-timetables/event-transport/details/665

[ozbob]

It can't be that hard to identify the big events in Ipswich, just ask the Mayor. From memory you have Ipswich Cup, Jacaranda and Ipswich Festival, V8 supercars and Ipswich Show

Yep, it is all too hard clearly.  Five years on from ruining the Oxley street fair they continue to excel in mediocrity!!

Guess they will close the entire network for RiverFire at this rate ...

[ozbob]

Sent to all outlets:

16th May 2012

Re: Ipswich show is on this weekend, and of course a track closure

Greetings,

How about publishing track closures in advance.  The much maligned CityRail network in Sydney at least puts up a decent notification of upcoming track closures.

E.g. --> http://www.cityrail.info/service_updates/trackwork/trackwork_calendar.pdf

Organisations that claim to be customer focussed really need to be customer focussed.

This is just another example of the lack of timely and transparent information made publicly available in Queensland.

Best wishes
Robert

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

Sent to all outlets:

16 May 2012

Ipswich show is on this weekend, and of course a track closure

Greetings,

The Ipswich show is on this coming weekend
THE IPSWICH SHOW 18th, 19th, & 20th May 2012  http://ipswichshow.com.au/

And of course there is a track closure from Corinda to Rosewood, to just rub it in further, and make it difficult for punters to get to and from Ipswich.

Track closure --> http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-updates/bulletin/1333498768

Punters were promised that track closures would be infrequent and timed not to clash with significant community events.  Fat chance hey?

This is track closure  number 13 or 14 in 16 months or so.

Hopeless!

Best wishes
Robert

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

[ClintonL94]

http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-updates/bulletin/1333498768

Corinda to Rosewood track closure

From 8pm Friday 18 May to the last train on Sunday 20 May, tracks will be closed between Corinda and Rosewood (including Richlands).

The last available train services before this closure are:

• Richlands service - leaving Bowen Hills at 6.43pm, arriving 6.47pm at Central and departing at 6.49pm
• Ipswich service - leaving Bowen Hills at 6.28pm, arriving 6.32pm at Central and departing at 6.34pm
• Rosewood service - leaving Caboolture at 4.52pm, arriving 5.56pm and departing at 5.58pm
• City service - leaving Richlands at 7.18pm
• City service - leaving Ipswich at 7.07pm
• Ipswich service - leaving Rosewood at 7.05pm

Train services will be affected from 7.30pm.

Services will return to normal on Monday 21 May.

Be sure to plan your journey in advance and allow for extra travel time due to track works (up to 60 minutes).

Bus replacement services

Buses will replace trains in both directions between Corinda and Rosewood (including Richlands) stations.

Stations affected:

• Corinda
• Oxley
• Darra
• Richlands
• Wacol
• Gailes
• Goodna
• Redbank
• Dinmore
• Ebbw Vale
• Bundamba
• Booval
• East Ipswich
• Ipswich
• Thomas Street
• Wulkuraka
• Karrabin
• Wallon
• Thagoona
• Rosewood

Improvement works:

• Origin Alliance works between Goodna and Dinmore
• track reconditioning at Thagoona
• maintenance between Corinda and Rosewood stations (including Richlands).

Need assistance?
Customers with a disability can call 3606 5555 or SMS 0428 774 636 for assistance.

Queensland Rail and TransLink are working together to improve the train network and provide a better service experience for you.

[ozbob]

From the Couriermail Quest click here!

Ipswich Show crowds to be hit by train line closure over the weekend

Ipswich Show crowds to be hit by train line closure over the weekend

    by: Jane Chudleigh, Ipswich News
    From: Quest Newspapers
    May 16, 2012 10:49AM

Trains on the Ipswich line will be shut down for the entire weekend as thousands of visitors travel to the Ipswich Show.

Travel plans could be thrown into disarray as Translink advises passengers to allow up to an hour extra travel time as buses replace services in both directions.

There will be no services between Corinda and Rosewood from 8pm Friday until services return to normal Monday morning.

The Ipswich Show, which can attract up to 25,000 people, is not the only major event to be hit with coinciding track closures. In 2011, visitors to the Ipswich 300 and Queensland Roar's match against an Ipswich invitational side faced travel delays.

Ipswich Show Society president Marcia Cruickshank said she had not been aware of the weekend track closures.

She said the Show Society operated a shuttle bus service from Ipswich Station to the showgrounds, and would look at whether that needed to be adapted.

Translink advised the closure was to allow for Origin Alliance works between Goodna and Dinmore, track reconditioning at Thagoona and maintenance between Corinda and Rosewood.

Rail Back on Track spokesman Robert Dow said there should be reasonable notice if track works coincided with Ipswich's major events.

He said even Sydney's maligned CityRail network posted upcoming track closures six months in advance.

"We think that's a great community benefit because it flags issues where perhaps organisers of a key event, such as the Ipswich Cup, could get back and say `hold on, any chance of moving that weekend'. We have been highlighting this for years, and we hope there could be some kind of community database set up,'' Mr Dow said.

For more on the Ipswich Show, visit www.ipswichshow.com.au

[ozbob]

Ipswich Show Society president Marcia Cruickshank said she had not been aware of the weekend track closures.

She said the Show Society operated a shuttle bus service from Ipswich Station to the showgrounds, and would look at whether that needed to be adapted.

[ozbob]

Daughter number one, who is now working in the US of A, came home for a family event last year for a week.

My daughter has previously lived at Goodna for a number of years, regular rail user and had put up with the years of track closures that the Ippy has had.

Yes, you guessed it, the one weekend she was back in Oz there was a track closure! 

At least if we had a decent advance time line for track closures one could perhaps time visits better as well.  LOL

[somebody]

Perhaps this will improve under the new regime.  Notice how a month's notice has been given of the Northern Busway changes, which is good.

[Fares_Fair]

Have QR responded to this at all, how much notice was given?

[ozbob]

Have QR responded to this at all, how much notice was given?

No idea, but the usual few weeks.  We need a proper public  list ala CityRail that people can work from 6 months out at a minimum.  And these things are planned in those time frames.  There will always be unexpected closures but most are planned up to a year out.

Bit disconcerting that the Show organiser didn't know about the closure.  This indicates that the present information is not getting through, or were they even consulted?

Track closures on the Ippy is a very sensitive issue, because of the years of clashing closures  in past years with the few significant community events that Ipswich has.

[ozbob]

Interesting blog comments on the article at Couriermail Quest  --> here!

The other thing which is odd about this closure is the that the last UP Ippy train leaves Central at 6.34pm Friday, last UP Richlands at 6.49pm and, last Rosewood at 5.58pm.  This is crazy.  There are still very significant pax loads at those times.

It does seem that this closure is designed to cause the maximum inconvenience to the maximum number of pax.

In short, most unsatisfactory at a number of levels.

[ozbob]

Around 5 years when we had the great Oxley Fair ruination due to a track closure, the then transport minister assured me that a community database would be set up to avoid these sort of occurrences.  Hello?  Where is it??  We have been reminding them for the past 5 years and I have raised the issue with the authorities many times.  The community is just ignored.

[ozbob]

From the Queensland Times click here!

Trains a no-show for show weekend

Trains a no-show for show weekend

Kieran Banks | 17th May 2012 4:55 AM

THE Ipswich train line will be shut down this weekend for track maintenance, leaving commuters heading to the Ipswich Show to rearrange their travel plans.

The latest closure will be the 14th in the past 16 months and has angered Ipswich Show Society president Marcia Cruickshank and Mayor Paul Pisasale.

Queensland Rail services will be closed from 8pm tomorrow night till Monday morning and replaced by buses.

Preparations are in full swing with show organisers working 15-hour days this week putting up more than 300 exhibits.

Premier Campbell Newman will officially open the show, which is expected to attract more than 25,000 patrons. Mrs Cruickshank said the line closure was news she could do without.

The show society provides a shuttle bus from Ipswich station to the showgrounds and hopes it won't dampen the show's appeal.

"We always have our own shuttle bus from the train station to the showgrounds. We are disappointed because we weren't notified. I really think the something is drastically wrong there," she said.

Cr Paul Pisasale was extremely disappointed the closure could be planned during such an important community event.

"I just could not believe that they would close the track. There is no consideration. Just to look at our events calendar," he said.

"What about all the people from Goodna who come all the way along the train line and rely on the line for the show?

"It's just not on. I'm so disappointed and I will be taking it up with the premier."

A QR spokesman said they tried to avoid obvious clashes, but the work had required significant forward planning and was scheduled months in advance.

QR is advising commuters to allow an extra hour for travel.

For more information got to www.ipswichshow.com.au.

Info to know

The Ipswich Show starts tomorrow and runs until Sunday.

Entry to the show is $15 for adults and $7 for children.

The first Ipswich Show was held in 1866.

[ozbob]

How about setting up a register of key dates QR et al?

Not rocket science is it??

[ozbob]

... "It's just not on. I'm so disappointed and I will be taking it up with the premier ...

Good luck Mayor, for five years we have been trying to get it sorted. 

Suggest the Premier et al travel by public transport to the show from Brisbane ...
way to go ..  don't forget to touch off and don't be surprised by all the ticketing confusion ... there is no stated policy ..

[ozbob]

Couriermail --> LNP slams Labor as track closure means no trains on same weekend as Ipswich Show

[somebody]

Couriermail --> LNP slams Labor as track closure means no trains on same weekend as Ipswich Show

A very positive development.  It means he will look a goose if this re-occurs next year.

[ozbob]

Couriermail --> LNP slams Labor as track closure means no trains on same weekend as Ipswich Show

A very positive development.  It means he will look a goose if this re-occurs next year.

  Hopeful that we will get an advance list similar to CityRail of closures happening as well.  Been a good response to this clash.

By the way, Ipswich  Cup is on weekend 16/17 June ....  do you think there will be a track closure on that weekend?  LOL 

[Golliwog]

Nah, thats the Ferny Grove line closure --> http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-updates/bulletin/1336548947

[Fares_Fair]

Who should tell whom as to when closures occur?

Is it the community organisations that need to let QR know when their events are on, or is QR supposed to somehow find out by other means?
Perhaps it would a good idea if all of the Councils submitted their dates for major events to QR.
Then it could all be collated and plans made with these events in mind.

[#Metro]

Who should tell whom as to when closures occur?

Is it the community organisations that need to let QR know when their events are on, or is QR supposed to somehow find out by other means?
Perhaps it would a good idea if all of the Councils submitted their dates for major events to QR.
Then it could all be collated and plans made with these events in mind.

Queensland Rail should not have to work around events. There are many events and organisations, there is only one QR. QR should set a regular maintainence timetable - I'm not even sure why variable scheduling is required unless emergency works are required. These should be same weekends every year if possible and published 6-12 months in advance so that organisations can check and make sure that their event falls on a different day to a closure.

[Fares_Fair]

Who should tell whom as to when closures occur?

Is it the community organisations that need to let QR know when their events are on, or is QR supposed to somehow find out by other means?
Perhaps it would a good idea if all of the Councils submitted their dates for major events to QR.
Then it could all be collated and plans made with these events in mind.

Queensland Rail should not have to work around events. There are many events and organisations, there is only one QR. QR should set a regular maintainence timetable - I'm not even sure why variable scheduling is required unless emergency works are required. These should be same weekends every year if possible and published 6-12 months in advance so that organisations can check and make sure that their event falls on a different day to a closure.

Not sure that is possible TT, wouldn't there be maintenance issues that signal (no pun intended) issues needing to be addressed on an ad hoc basis?
Not necessarily a regular predictable event.

[#Metro]

I don't agree.

Let's say maintainence needs to be done on Line X four times per year.

We could monitor the line and then schedule maintainence on it when required. Or we could just announce that maintenance will be done on the line on weekend X of January, April, July, October and then do whatever is required then.

A bit like a bus schedule really. You could try to predict 'demand' and schedule services to model it closely or you could just ignore everything and just run a service every 15 minutes no matter what.

In emergency situations (signal failure or whatnot) or special circumstances (i.e. diamond crossover replacement at Roma Street) sure there might have to be the odd random shutdown, but the issue here is regularity and predictability. People need certainty to be able to plan things. A regular shutdown timetable does this. I'm sure QR has some kind of system for this but long weekends should be considered for shutdowns as more work can be done for less disruption.

[somebody]

Problem is that these plans are not communicated.

[ozbob]

Problem is that these plans are not communicated.

Exactly.  Ipswich Cup is on 16th June, still not clear if there will be a track closure?

CityRail can  do it, that is a planned closure timetable 6 months out. That is what is needed simple.  That way any significant clashes can be identified before it is too late and either event changed or closure moved.  It is not rocket science but Communication 101.

There will always be the odd urgent closure, but the vast majority of closures are planned 6 to 12 months out.

[ozbob]

From the Queensland Times click here!

Too costly to cancel shut down

Too costly to cancel shut down

Rae Wilson | 18th May 2012 4:58 AM

RESCHEDULING planned rail track maintenance to avoid clashing with the Ipswich Show would cost taxpayers $370,000.

Transport Minister Scott Emerson told parliament yesterday he was "disappointed" the Ipswich train line would be shut down the same weekend as the Ipswich Show, which has run since 1866.

But he said the cost to taxpayers was too great to reschedule the track work at this "late stage".

He blamed the previous government for setting down the scheduled maintenance, which would affect many of the 25,000 patrons who planned to commute, in January before he became minister.

Mr Emerson said as someone born at Ipswich he found it extraordinary the last transport minister allowed this to occur.

As reported in The Queensland Times yesterday, the latest closure will be the 14th in the past 16 months and has angered the Ipswich Show Society and Ipswich City Council. Queensland Rail services will be closed from 8pm tonight until Monday morning and replaced by buses.

The show society provides a shuttle bus from Ipswich station to the showgrounds and hopes it won't dampen the show's appeal.

[ozbob]

Sent to all outlets:

19th May 2012

Re: Ipswich show is on this weekend, and of course a track closure

Greetings,

The upset with the closure of the railway line from Corinda to Rosewood this weekend and clashing with the Ipswich Show is easily avoided.

As pointed out earlier in the week if an advance list of planned track closures was made available publicly at least six months ahead, this would help identify any significant issues ahead of time and perhaps allow for an alternative date for clashing event or track closure.

An example of advanced notice of track closures is here  http://www.cityrail.info/service_updates/trackwork/trackwork_calendar.pdf   Sydney's CityRail

It is time that this issue was put to bed.  We have been highlighting the issue and solutions for 5 years now.  The community is tired of being ignored and treated poorly.

It is not rocket science.

Best wishes

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

Sent to all outlets:

16th May 2012

Re: Ipswich show is on this weekend, and of course a track closure

Greetings,

How about publishing track closures in advance.  The much maligned CityRail network in Sydney at least puts up a decent notification of upcoming track closures.

E.g. --> http://www.cityrail.info/service_updates/trackwork/trackwork_calendar.pdf

Organisations that claim to be customer focussed really need to be customer focussed.

This is just another example of the lack of timely and transparent information made publicly available in Queensland.

Best wishes
Robert

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

Sent to all outlets:

16 May 2012

Ipswich show is on this weekend, and of course a track closure

Greetings,

The Ipswich show is on this coming weekend
THE IPSWICH SHOW 18th, 19th, & 20th May 2012  http://ipswichshow.com.au/

And of course there is a track closure from Corinda to Rosewood, to just rub it in further, and make it difficult for punters to get to and from Ipswich.

Track closure --> http://translink.com.au/travel-information/service-updates/bulletin/1333498768

Punters were promised that track closures would be infrequent and timed not to clash with significant community events.  Fat chance hey?

This is track closure  number 13 or 14 in 16 months or so.

Hopeless!

Best wishes
Robert

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

[ozbob]

4BC news have followed up on the Ipswich line closures ...

Thanks!

[ozbob]

Have noted Logan, KBL, BBL and Thompson's buses on the rail replacement services for the Ipswich line closure this weekend.

[ozbob]

Adverse publicity, so easily avoided ...

From the Queensland Times 21st May 2012 page 8

QT Comment (=editorial)

Ripper show no thanks to track closures by QR



==========================

A letter to the editor  Queensland Times 21st May 2012 page 9

Poor train service is off track for our city

[somebody]

Parramatta has a train every 10 minutes?  Used to until the mid-2000s service cuts.