6 May 2011: SEQ: Gold Coast Rapid Transit a shining light!

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Media release 6 May 2011

SEQ: Gold Coast Rapid Transit a shining light!

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 welcomes the news of the appointment of the consortium GoldLinQ to construct and operate the light rail service from the new University Hospital to Broadbeach.

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"A shining light on the sustainable transport horizon in south-east Queensland is the Gold Coast Rapid Transit project.  Modern light rail is sustainable, efficient, economical, safe and high capacity."

"The Gold Coast Rapid Transit project will be a turning point in transport not only in south-east Queensland but Australia as well.  Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide all have light rail to varying degrees and Perth and Hobart are now looking at future light rail projects for their transport needs too. Brisbane is the odd one out, and as the bus system now is approaching capacity limits and chronic congestion, it is obvious that it is now the time for modern light rail to also be rolled out in Brisbane on key trunk routes."

"Congratulations to the winning consortium GoldLinQ.  We look forward to going for a ride in a few years!"

Reference:

1. http://www.goldcoast.com.au/article/2011/05/06/312931_gold-coast-news.html

Contact:

Robert Dow
Administration
admin@backontrack.org

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