With current crippling fuel prices and supply issues, we need our electric-run public transport now more than ever. For those who rely on the train line from the Gold Coast to Brisbane for their daily commute, this track closure is debilitating. Catching a bus as an alternative is not feasible for many commuters.

The decision to proceed with track maintenance work over the Easter period, when people are most in need of reliable public transportation, seems inconsiderate of the financial and logistical burdens already facing residents. This work adds stress to a community already grappling with the high costs and limited availability of fuel.

Understanding that infrastructure maintenance is necessary, it is vital to explore options that consider community needs. Delaying this work until fuel supply stabilizes would allow many to continue using reliable electric public transportation without added stress.

The government and Translink must prioritize community needs over logistical convenience. Let us advocate for this change and urge decision-makers to rethink their timeline.

Please sign this petition to encourage Translink and relevant authorities to postpone the track maintenance work until it will cause the least disruption to our community.