A petition to re-establish a rail line between Casino and the Gold Coast to utilise existing infrastructure, reduce fuel consumption and lessen rural isolation.
With a burgeoning population in rural Northern NSW, a heavier reliance is being placed on roads, creating an insufficient transport system to cater for the population. Employment and educational opportunities are centralised in the city, making travel to the city a difficult and often unaffordable expense. The dire transport system has created a distinct dichotomy between metropolitan and rural areas. Albeit, existing railway infrastructure exists between Casino and the Gold Coast and with financial assistance, it could be a panacea to the transport quagmire. Rehabilitation of this line would allow connections to major cities including Sydney and Brisbane through existing rail networks.
The signatories of this petition call for the NSW government to allocate funding towards rehabilitating the rail line between Casino and the Gold Coast to create a more carbon neutral, efficient transport system for those living in rural, Northern NSW.
I was looking at the old tracks again yesterday and thinking about how much time people lose just sitting in traffic while the rails sit there gathering dust. It is honestly exhausting to keep explaining why we need this connection when the path is literally already laid out for us. I am spending my afternoons sending emails that mostly turn into ghosts but someone has to keep putting the pressure on the people in charge.
June 19, 2012
I honestly cannot believe how fast this is moving because it feels like just yesterday I was sitting at my kitchen table staring at the screen and wondering if anyone else even cared about these old tracks. Seeing so many people actually backing the idea of getting trains running again really fuels my hope that we might finally stop being ignored by the people making decisions in the city.
Reached 100 supporters
June 19, 2012
6 Comments
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Jenny Murphy
14 years ago
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My daughter has to drive back and forth to uni every single week. It costs a fortune in fuel. Just fix the rail!
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Sarah Guerrero
14 years ago
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Living in Casino means being stuck if you dont have a reliable car. Its way past time to fix the tracks and get the train running again.
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Rachel Cole
14 years ago
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Please make this happen. Rural nsw is being ignored and we really need better ways to get into the city for work.
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Mark Holt
14 years ago
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The highway is a nightmare. Always accidents and constant roadworks. A train would be so much safer for everyone.
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Dave Achebe
14 years ago
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ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY. The gov wastes so much money elsewhere why not put it into something that actually helps people connect.
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Tom Hunt
14 years ago
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Used to take the train years ago. It was so much easier. Would be great if my kids could use it too.
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A petition to re-establish a rail line between Casino and the Gold Coast to utilise existing infrastructure, reduce fuel consumption and lessen rural isolation.
With a burgeoning population in rural Northern NSW, a heavier reliance is being placed on roads, creating an insufficient transport system to cater for the population. Employment and educational opportunities are centralised in the city, making travel to the city a difficult and often unaffordable expense. The dire transport system has created a distinct dichotomy between metropolitan and rural areas. Albeit, existing railway infrastructure exists between Casino and the Gold Coast and with financial assistance, it could be a panacea to the transport quagmire. Rehabilitation of this line would allow connections to major cities including Sydney and Brisbane through existing rail networks.
The signatories of this petition call for the NSW government to allocate funding towards rehabilitating the rail line between Casino and the Gold Coast to create a more carbon neutral, efficient transport system for those living in rural, Northern NSW.
I was looking at the old tracks again yesterday and thinking about how much time people lose just sitting in traffic while the rails sit there gathering dust. It is honestly exhausting to keep explaining why we need this connection when the path is literally already laid out for us. I am spending my afternoons sending emails that mostly turn into ghosts but someone has to keep putting the pressure on the people in charge.
June 19, 2012
I honestly cannot believe how fast this is moving because it feels like just yesterday I was sitting at my kitchen table staring at the screen and wondering if anyone else even cared about these old tracks. Seeing so many people actually backing the idea of getting trains running again really fuels my hope that we might finally stop being ignored by the people making decisions in the city.
Reached 100 supporters
June 19, 2012
6 Comments
J
Jenny Murphy
14 years ago
Featured
My daughter has to drive back and forth to uni every single week. It costs a fortune in fuel. Just fix the rail!
S
Sarah Guerrero
14 years ago
Featured
Living in Casino means being stuck if you dont have a reliable car. Its way past time to fix the tracks and get the train running again.
R
Rachel Cole
14 years ago
Featured
Please make this happen. Rural nsw is being ignored and we really need better ways to get into the city for work.
M
Mark Holt
14 years ago
Featured
The highway is a nightmare. Always accidents and constant roadworks. A train would be so much safer for everyone.
D
Dave Achebe
14 years ago
Featured
ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY. The gov wastes so much money elsewhere why not put it into something that actually helps people connect.
T
Tom Hunt
14 years ago
Featured
Used to take the train years ago. It was so much easier. Would be great if my kids could use it too.
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My daughter has to drive back and forth to uni every single week. It costs a fortune in fuel. Just fix the rail!