21 Feb 2008: Ferny Grove

[ozbob]

Media Release 21 February 2008

Brisbane:  Infrastructure and extra services on Ferny Grove line very welcome!  But how will people get to the station?

RAIL Back On Track (http://backontrack.org) a web based community support group for rail and public transport has welcomed the announcement of extra services and expansion of 3 carriage peak services to 6 carriages.

Robert Dow said:

?The Ferny Grove line, as for most lines in south-east Queensland, has been undergoing a lot of passenger congestion.  RAIL Back On Track has previously highlighted this congestion and we welcome the announcement of more services.(1)?

?The track and infrastructure upgrades are essential for a sustainable transport future. Thanks to Transport Minister John Mickel and the Queensland Government for their ongoing commitment to rail.?

?A particular problem on the Ferny Grove line however, is the very restricted car parking at many stations which makes it difficult for many commuters to take the train.?

?There needs to be further consideration given to ramping up feeder buses, so that commuters can leave their cars at home.?

?We predict that the extra seats will soon be full.?

?The need for local feeder buses will be more acute than ever.?

References:

1.  18 Aug 2007: Brisbane: Ferny Grove Line Passenger Congestion
http://backontrack.org/mbs/index.php?topic=197.0

Contact:

Robert  Dow

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

[ozbob]

The end of line at Ferny Grove.  Maybe one day the line will reclaim its former right of way to Samford and Dayboro. That line closure another historical mistake with serious implications for the transport future.  How many more times must bean counter expediency short term gain lead to massive long term community costs and losses?



Photograph R Dow 21 March 2008

[Otto]

Last time I went to Ferny Grove, they still had a turntable. The trains were diesel hauled..