22 Dec 2011: SEQ: Thanks to all involved with public transport for a great year!

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Media release 22nd December 2011

SEQ:  Thanks to all involved with public transport for a great year!

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 has thanked all bus drivers, train crew, ferry crew, and the many and important support crews and staff for all public transport operators for their great efforts in 2011!

Robert Dow, Spokesman for RAIL Back On Track said:

"Public transport runs around the clock, 365 days a year.  During the flood crisis early in 2011 public transport services were maintained and contributed significantly to the community coping during the floods and recovery.  This was great effort by bus and rail operators and TransLink. The ferry operators also acted to preserve the ferry fleet. Thank you all!"

"Staff at TransLink and Department of Main Roads and Transport have been constructively engaging the community and steering changes. We thank them for their ongoing commitment to public transport, and look forward to further improvements in 2012!"

"Times are tight financially.  We don't always see eye to eye with Government or the Opposition on public transport issues. But we appreciate the constructive dialogue and the opportunities to put our point of view.  Thank you!"

"On behalf of RAIL Back On Track Members we wish you all a Merry Christmas and a great 2012!"

References:

1. Public transport highlights and lowlights for 2011    http://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=7310.0

Contact:

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

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