2 May 2011: SEQ: Core Frequent Network: Call to extend Richlands trains ...

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Media release 2 May 2011

SEQ: Core Frequent Network: Call to extend Richlands trains to Petrie

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 suggests trains from Richlands terminating at Bowen Hills during off-peak and weekend train services could be extended to Petrie.

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"RAIL Back On Track has long argued that the fastest, cheapest way to improve the public transport system in Brisbane is a targeted, selective boost of services to create a Core Frequent Network covering Brisbane with a network of selective trunk, high-capacity, high-frequency, traffic-prioritised workhorse rail, ferry and bus routes. (1)

"This can be done rapidly with little or no new infrastructure required and modest cost when compared to larger infrastructure projects such as those contained within the SEQ 2031 plan. By installing these trunk routes, it would also enable future moves to a feeder-and-trunk model network that would allow all day high frequency services in the suburbs through a feeder bus connection."

"RAIL Back On Track proposes that Richlands trains ending at Bowen Hills station should continue through to Petrie to create a high frequency line spanning from Darra, through the Brisbane CBD to Petrie. Such an upgrade will directly benefit the Kippa-Ring and Mango Hill area as it will permit the creation of a turn-up-and-go rocket rail bus system that can start working well before any track is laid for the Moreton Bay Rail line. Increased frequency on trains will permit decent frequency on connecting buses and directly stimulate increased patronage. This also allows for a revised Shorncliffe line timetable."

"It is time a better quality, better frequency, better span of hours 'transit product' were offered. We have all been waiting at the bus stop and train stations all over SEQ for too long."

"As RAIL Back On Track has always said, services must be frequent. Bottom line."

Keywords: Core Frequent Network, Frequency, Rail, SEQ

References:

1. Building a Core Frequent Network http://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=5173.0

2. Saturday train frequency at Darra (image) We are slowly getting there... decent frequency stimulates patronage! http://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=5739.msg54173#msg54173

Contact:

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org

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