13 Nov 2011: SEQ: Bus route 393, time to put it back on track!

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Media release 13 November 2011

SEQ: Bus route 393, time to put it back on track!

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 repeats calls for the re-extension of route 393.

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"In 2008, the 393 bus (1) was truncated from Roma St and Herschel St stop 1 back to Normanby.  This decision has been criticised by observers and users of the Northern Busway alike.  However, for some strange reason it has not been reversed in face of the lack of capacity on the Inner Northern Busway."

"Some RAIL Back On Track Members wonder if a new route for the 393 is an answer (2), but just extending the existing 393 to Roma St would be an immediate improvement and help avoid intending passengers having long waits for an empty bus." 

"Adding additional trips between Roma Street and Bowen Hills via the busway would also be an advantage, as it would increase the frequency enough to allow for interchange between the northern train lines and the northern busway destinations." 

"The 393 bus needs immediate re-extension. It would be well utilised route."

References:

1. http://translink.com.au/resources/travel-information/services-and-timetables/timetables/110606-393.pdf

2. http://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=6999.0

Contact:

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

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