2017 Queensland Rail timetable confirmed

Queensland Rail today confirmed that on 23 January, it will return to the timetable in place prior to the Summer school holidays.

Acting Chief Executive Officer Neil Scales said the 2017 timetable would be in place for the remainder of the year, providing 7,883 services each week.

“The timetable coincides with the return to school and is now live on the Translink Journey Planner, for people to plan their travel ahead of time,” Mr Scales said.

“The timetable, which was originally implemented on 7 November 2016, delivered certainty and consistency for commuters, with an average of 94 per cent of trains running on time.

“The 2017 timetable will operate until the end of the year and will provide certainty and reliability.

“It will also allow Queensland Rail to focus its efforts on teaching the pipeline of recruits which are being brought on as part of the Queensland Government’s five-point plan.

“The five-point plan is key to restoring services and ensuring that Queensland Rail delivers the service that people expect and deserve.”

Mr Scales said the timetable was live on the Translink Journey Planner.

“I encourage all rail commuters to jump online and plan their journey ahead of time,” he said.