Crisafulli Government delivers more train services
- More than 100 new weekly passenger train services will be delivered across three South East Queensland (SEQ) train lines this month.
- In combination with the LNP's Permanent 50 Cent Fares, the Crisafulli Government is making it easier and more affordable to catch public transport.
- No new services were added under Labor since 2020.
The Crisafulli Government is delivering new and improved train services across South East Queensland with customers on multiple lines to benefit from mid-May.
The Crisafulli Government's South East Queensland rail timetable refresh will deliver 111 additional weekly train services and improve access with a change in stopping patterns on two lines.
The 111 additional services are more than all the new services combined delivered by Labor since 2016, with the former government not adding a single new service since 2020.
From Monday, May 19, changes will be implemented to deliver more than 45 contra-peak services per week (travelling outbound from the CBD in the morning and inbound in the afternoon) on the Cleveland line as well as delivering more than 40 weekly contra-peak services on the Ferny Grove line.
Doomben line customers will be able to catch a train on Sundays and public holidays for the first time from Sunday, June 1 when hourly services will begin.
Customers are encouraged to visit Translink's journey planner in advance if they are travelling on the Cleveland, Doomben or Ferny Grove line once the changes take effect.
Minister for Transport and Main Roads Brent Mickelberg said this was another example of the Crisafulli Government delivering more affordable and frequent public transport.
"This year we delivered on a key election commitment to make 50 cent fares permanent. Now we are delivering more services for South East Queensland to get you home sooner," Minister Mickelberg said.
"The fact that Labor had not added a single new service since 2020 says all you need to know about the former government and its lack of commitment to meeting the needs of commuters.
"The Crisafulli Government is delivering a win for train users on the Cleveland, Doomben and Ferny Grove lines with more weekly services, improved access to services thanks to new stopping patterns, and improved reliability.
"We're always looking to make it easier and more accessible to catch public transport and we're pleased to be delivering these improvements for customers."
