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Queensland's leading advocacy group for public, active, and freight transport. Not-for-profit, member-run, and dedicated to a more connected Queensland. Join us at bettertransportqueensland.org

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Better Transport Queensland @bettertransportqueensland.org · 01/05/2026
Queensland Rail is putting a major frequency reduction in place from Tuesday the 5th of May until further notice, which will see peak train trips heavily reduced. BTQ understands that this is due to recent industrial action resulting in a backlog of trains which require servicing.
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MAJOR TRAIN FREQUENCY REDUCTION

PEAK FREQUENCY REDUCED TO EVERY 30 MINUTES on the Beenleigh, Doomben, Rosewood, Shorncliffe, and Sunshine Coast lines

PEAK FREQUENCY REDUCED TO EVERY 15 MINUTES on all other lines

WEEKDAY TRAINS RUNNING TO SATURDAY TIMETABLE
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Better Transport Queensland @bettertransportqueensland.org · 29/04/2026
Fuel prices are surging, and yet public transport usage on the Sunshine Coast seems unchanged. Why? We recently appeared on ABC Sunshine Coast discussing why fuel prices haven't pushed up PT usage, the Wave, and if it's more than just a cultural choice. Check it out below
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"You wouldn't expect to buy a property and not have a road to your house yet"
What's stopping the Sunshine Coast from catching public transport?
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Better Transport Queensland @bettertransportqueensland.org · 21/04/2026
Thanks everyone who attended our policy workshop! We'll be hard at work over the coming months to finalise our updated 2026 Policy Platform based on the discussions we had over the weekend.
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Better Transport Queensland @bettertransportqueensland.org · 08/04/2026
Better Transport Queensland (BTQ) is calling on the Queensland Government and local councils to rapidly scale up transport alternatives to match the escalating fuel crisis. 1/3
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Better Transport Queensland @bettertransportqueensland.org · 25/03/2026
Better Transport Queensland (BTQ) has warned that the Queensland Government’s proposed e-mobility laws risk creating serious unintended consequences for Queenslanders who rely on safe, legal e-bikes and e-scooters. 1/3
A poster showing a blurred photo of a bike path, with the caption "BTQ warns e-Bike crackdown misses the real problems". The post features 3 quotes superimposed on the image, which read as follows:

"A legal e-bike is not the same thing as an illegal electric motorbike"
"The proposed blanket 10 km/h speed limit on footpaths is unworkable"
"Don’t ban the safer alternative"
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Better Transport Queensland @bettertransportqueensland.org · 24/03/2026
Please join us for our upcoming Policy Workshop, on Sunday April 19th 2026! The meeting will be held at Kenmore Library. We have the room booked from 9am til 6pm - we expect to start at 10, and finish by 5:30. 1/5
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"Policy Day 2026 - Save the Date
Sunday, April 19th"A graphic captioned as follows:

"Join us as we identify key policies to advocate for this year, informing a redraft of our Policy Platform!

When: Sunday, April 19th. 10am - 5:30pm
Where: Kenmore Library

Everyone is welcome to attend, but you must be a member to vote on proposals

Have a brilliant suggestion? 
Swipe to get it heard!"A graphic captioned as follows:

"How to propose a policy:

To make a policy proposal, simply create a post (or reply to an existing one!) on the BTQ forum under the 2026 Policy Proposals topic. 

Prior to the meeting, an indicative online survey will be released to rate each submission item in isolation on a five-point scale from strong-support to strong-oppose."
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Better Transport Queensland @bettertransportqueensland.org · 23/03/2026
We were ABC News Brisbane this morning talking about 50c fares and fare evasion. It's worth adding one more graph to the conversation: infringements issued per inspection performed. What this suggests is that fare evasion has dropped significantly since mid 2024. 1/2
A photo of a train overlaid with a 50c coin. The caption reads: "In the news: Fare evasion down since 50c fares introduced"A graph showing fare infringements per inspection. The caption reads 'Fare enforcement has increase since the start of 50c fares, but the total number of infringements has dropped

"When you tap on and off, that data helps make a case for better service"'
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Better Transport Queensland @bettertransportqueensland.org · 17/01/2026
CORRECTION: The event will be held 3-5pm, not 5-7pm
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Better Transport Queensland @bettertransportqueensland.org · 17/01/2026
Save the date! As a reminder, tomorrow afternoon (Sunday 18th January, 5-7pm), we’ll be holding a Policy Platform consultation. Hosted online - you’ll need to have an account on the forum to access the link. If you don't have an account, make sure to sign up at btq.org.au/signup
An image of a diesel tilt train. The caption reads "Policy platform consultation, January 18th"An image which reads as follows: Save the date! As a reminder, tomorrow afternoon (Sunday 18th January, 5-7pm), we’ll be holding a Policy Platform consultation.

Hosted online - you’ll need to have an account on the forum to access the link.

If you don't have an account, make sure to sign up at btq.org.au/signup
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Better Transport Queensland @bettertransportqueensland.org · 24/10/2025
Better Transport Queensland (BTQ), Queensland’s leading advocacy group for public transport, has called for immediate low-cost improvements to Brisbane Airtrain to better serve passengers ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics.
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Better Transport Queensland @bettertransportqueensland.org · 19/10/2025
Better Transport Queensland welcomes the opening of Pimpama Station on the Gold Coast Line this morning; the first new station to serve the Gold Coast since 2009. This milestone marks a significant step forward in the delivery of the Cross River Rail project.
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Better Transport Queensland @bettertransportqueensland.org · 17/10/2025
BTQ and its members are concerned about how Brisbane and the wider SEQ public transport network will prepare for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics. BTQ recommends the following changes to the Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads, Brent Mickelberg MP:
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Better Transport Queensland @bettertransportqueensland.org · 07/10/2025
Better Transport Queensland is proud to release our 2025 Policy Platform: a forward-looking blueprint for a safer, more connected, and sustainable transport future across Queensland. Visit btq.org.au/releases to find out more!
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Better Transport Queensland @bettertransportqueensland.org · 01/06/2025
Better Transport Queensland has welcomed the introduction of Sunday and public holiday service on the Doomben line commencing today, as well as the new counter-peak services on the Cleveland and Ferny Grove lines which commenced on May 19th. www.bettertransportqueensland.org/releases/add...
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Additional Rail Services Welcomed - Better Transport Queensland
Stay informed with the latest official media releases from Better Transport Queensland—covering public, active, and sustainable transport updates fresh from the source!
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Better Transport Queensland @bettertransportqueensland.org · 18/05/2025
Wave goodbye to heavy rail to Maroochydore. www.bettertransportqueensland.org/releases/wav... How do you feel about having BRT use the reserved corridor to Maroochydore?
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Wave goodbye to heavy rail to Maroochydore - Better Transport Queensland
Stay informed with the latest official media releases from Better Transport Queensland—covering public, active, and sustainable transport updates fresh from the source!
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Better Transport Queensland @bettertransportqueensland.org · 03/05/2025
High-speed rail is always in the conversation, but what’s next for our national rail system? How should we approach upgrades and future developments? forum.btq.org.au/t/national-h...
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National High Speed Rail Proposals
A Current Affair
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Better Transport Queensland @bettertransportqueensland.org · 01/05/2025
If you could change one thing to improve bus routes in QLD, what would it be? More crosstown services? Better connections? More infrastructure? forum.btq.org.au/t/bus-reform...
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Bus Reform & Crosstown Services (incl. GCL)
There’s a planner on the Gold Coast who keeps banging on about Brampton bus services and who thinks light rail is a waste of time. Conveniently omits a few facts, like the fact it has a population de...
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Better Transport Queensland @bettertransportqueensland.org · 28/04/2025
Metro Bus M2 is now at 5 minute frequency! With M1 in testing - it seems that the Metro is in full swing. What is your experience with the Metro so far? forum.btq.org.au/t/brisbane-m...
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Brisbane Metro
I didn’t notice the queueing over the bridge how it usually is after 3 pm. Yet, I didn’t see any metro vehicles crossing the bridge either today despite the higher frequency.
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Better Transport Queensland @bettertransportqueensland.org · 27/04/2025
Do you think the Gold Coast use Light Rail or BRT for the extension to the airport? Join our discussion at forum.btq.org.au/t/gold-coast... or post below 👇
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Gold Coast Light Rail
Not sure I can agree with bicycles on GCLR. It’s often far too crowded. It’s also pretty slow, so you could probably ride your bike at around the same speed. Most of the route is rather flat, too.
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Better Transport Queensland @bettertransportqueensland.org · 23/03/2025
Join us for our inaugural policy platform on the 6th April at Kenmore Library! This is your opportunity to shape the future of transport in Queensland and make your voice heard. Find out more here: forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/notice-of-....
BTQ Policy Platform Announcement
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