5 June 2010: SEQ: Painted trains

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Media Release 5 June 2010

SEQ: Painted trains

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 said it might be time to consider a new livery for our Citytrains.

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"RAIL Back On Track members have noticed what seems to be increasing graffiti attacks on Citytrain rolling-stock.  This wanton vandalism is costly. One defence mechanism might be to brighten up the trains in a manner done for the buses.  Some rolling stock could be themed. For example Queensland Week would have been a great opportunity to deck some trains out in Queensland themes."

"Below is a photograph of a Metro Train in Melbourne.  The livery is bright and enhances the appeal of public transport."

"With the change over to Queensland Rail, the time is right for some innovation which in turn may lessen the impact of vandalism."

Contact:

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org



Photograph R Dow 8th January 2010