6 Mar 2011: SEQ: Halt to Ipswich FlexiLink trial welcomed!

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Media Release 6 March 2011

SEQ:  Halt to Ipswich FlexiLink trial welcomed!

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commuters is delighted that the new Transport Minister has called a halt to the FlexiLink trial to replace the withdrawn bus routes in Ipswich (1).

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"Following the withdrawal of the bus routes 505, 510 and 523 there has been constant criticism of the replacement FlexiLink services (2)."

"We encourage all citizens to give direct feedback to TransLink and the Minister for Transport on the impacts of the bus route withdrawal and the failings of the FlexiLink replacement."

"We have indicated previously that rather than punish the citizens of Ipswich for a failure to fix the bus timetables and then allow a reliable service to embed in the community, the abrupt withdrawal of routes 505, 510 and 523 just lead to much grief, hardship and despair."

"We are delighted that this now looks like being turned around.  Thank you!"

"The contentious issue of the 503 bus and the servicing of both the public and private hospitals in Ipswich also needs fixing (3)."

References:

1. http://www.qt.com.au/story/2011/03/05/buses-make-comeback-ipswich/

2. http://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=5130.0

3. http://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=5446.0


Contact:

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org

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