# Media Releases **URL:** https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/c/media/media-releases/11.md [Latest](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the Media Releases category](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/about-the-media-releases-category/20)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 December 2024 12:37 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/about-the-media-releases-category/20 "2024-12-27T12:37:01Z")
Official media releases from Better Transport Queensland. --- ## [Train Line Numbering - an idea whose time has come](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/train-line-numbering-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/1697)
**Author:** [@alexjago](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/alexjago)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [9 August 2026 23:29 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/train-line-numbering-an-idea-whose-time-has-come/1697 "2026-08-09T23:29:33Z")
BTQ strongly supports the introduction of train line numbering for SEQ. This is a common practice throughout the world and simply matches what we already do on buses, ferries and trams. Quotes attributable to Ro… --- ## [Better Transport Queensland Calls for Strategic Transport Investment Ahead of State Budget](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/better-transport-queensland-calls-for-strategic-transport-investment-ahead-of-state-budget/1661)
**Author:** [@rowangray](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/rowangray)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [22 June 2026 21:00 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/better-transport-queensland-calls-for-strategic-transport-investment-ahead-of-state-budget/1661 "2026-06-22T21:00:20Z")
With the State Budget being delivered today, Better Transport Queensland (BTQ) says this year’s funding decisions will determine whether Queensland’s transport network is ready for the post‑Olympics decade of rapid… --- ## [BTQ Calls for Urgent ‘Fuel Saving Boost’ to Public and Active Transport](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/btq-calls-for-urgent-fuel-saving-boost-to-public-and-active-transport/1572)
**Author:** [@rowangray](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/rowangray)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 April 2026 23:05 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/btq-calls-for-urgent-fuel-saving-boost-to-public-and-active-transport/1572 "2026-04-07T23:05:04Z")
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. The proposed Fuel Saving Transport Boost aims … --- ## [Better Transport Queensland warns e-Bike crackdown misses the real problems](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/better-transport-queensland-warns-e-bike-crackdown-misses-the-real-problems/1544)
**Author:** [@rowangray](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/rowangray)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 March 2026 22:08 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/better-transport-queensland-warns-e-bike-crackdown-misses-the-real-problems/1544 "2026-03-24T22:08:55Z")
Better Transport Queensland Media Release Wednesday, 25 March 2026 For Immediate Release Better Transport Queensland warns e-Bike crackdown misses the real problems Better Transport Queensland (BTQ) has warned … --- ## [BTQ Backs Fast Electric Rail Link Demand from Southern Downs and Lockyer Valley Leaders](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/btq-backs-fast-electric-rail-link-demand-from-southern-downs-and-lockyer-valley-leaders/1337)
**Author:** [@rowangray](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/rowangray)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [20 November 2025 22:00 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/btq-backs-fast-electric-rail-link-demand-from-southern-downs-and-lockyer-valley-leaders/1337 "2025-11-20T22:00:43Z")
Better Transport Queensland Friday, 21 November, 2025 For Immediate Release BTQ Backs Fast Electric Rail Link Demand from Southern Downs and Lockyer Valley Leaders Better Transport Queensland (BTQ) today enthu… --- ## [High Frequency Bus Routes - Extending Route 29 to Kangaroo Point and RBWH](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/high-frequency-bus-routes-extending-route-29-to-kangaroo-point-and-rbwh/1296)
**Author:** [@rowangray](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/rowangray)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [6 November 2025 01:00 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/high-frequency-bus-routes-extending-route-29-to-kangaroo-point-and-rbwh/1296 "2025-11-06T01:00:03Z")
High Frequency Bus Routes - Extending Route 29 to Kangaroo Point and RBWH Better Transport Queensland (BTQ), Queensland’s leading advocacy group for public transport, has called on Translink and Brisbane City Coun… --- ## [Action Required to Deliver Better Public Transport to Brisbane Airport](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/action-required-to-deliver-better-public-transport-to-brisbane-airport/866)
**Author:** [@rowangray](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/rowangray)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 October 2025 00:00 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/action-required-to-deliver-better-public-transport-to-brisbane-airport/866 "2025-10-24T00:00:30Z")
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… --- ## [BTQ Welcomes Pimpama Station Opening but Urges Bus Service Improvements](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/btq-welcomes-pimpama-station-opening-but-urges-bus-service-improvements/857)
**Author:** [@rowangray](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/rowangray)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [19 October 2025 20:30 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/btq-welcomes-pimpama-station-opening-but-urges-bus-service-improvements/857 "2025-10-19T20:30:23Z")
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 … --- ## [BTQ Transport Advocates Call for Brisbane 2032 Olympics Transport Changes and Plan](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/btq-transport-advocates-call-for-brisbane-2032-olympics-transport-changes-and-plan/850)
**Author:** [@rowangray](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/rowangray)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [19 October 2025 10:14 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/btq-transport-advocates-call-for-brisbane-2032-olympics-transport-changes-and-plan/850 "2025-10-19T10:14:21Z")
Image Credit: By MDRX - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0 Better Transport Queensland (BTQ), Queensland’s leading advocacy group for public transport, has called for major changes and improvements to bus and train service le… --- ## [Better Transport Queensland Releases 2025 Policy Platform](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/better-transport-queensland-releases-2025-policy-platform/835)
**Author:** [@rowangray](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/rowangray)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 October 2025 22:00 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/better-transport-queensland-releases-2025-policy-platform/835 "2025-10-07T22:00:26Z")
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. Click here to download our 20… --- ## [Burleigh to Border Light Rail Cancellation “Bitterly Disappointing”](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/burleigh-to-border-light-rail-cancellation-bitterly-disappointing/786)
**Author:** [@rowangray](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/rowangray)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 September 2025 04:11 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/burleigh-to-border-light-rail-cancellation-bitterly-disappointing/786 "2025-09-01T04:11:42Z")
Better Transport Queensland Monday, 1 September, 2025 For Immediate Release Better Transport Queensland has described the Crisafulli Government’s decision to can Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 4 as “bitterly disapp… --- ## [Brisbane’s New Bus Network a Positive Step, but Many Still Left Waiting](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/brisbane-s-new-bus-network-a-positive-step-but-many-still-left-waiting/576)
**Author:** [@Pionsix](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/Pionsix)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [25 June 2025 08:53 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/brisbane-s-new-bus-network-a-positive-step-but-many-still-left-waiting/576 "2025-06-25T08:53:57Z")
Better Transport Queensland Thursday, 26 June, 2025 For Immediate Release The launch of Brisbane Metro Route M1 and accompanying bus network changes marks progress but limited suburban frequency and operating ho… --- ## [Additional Rail Services Welcomed](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/additional-rail-services-welcomed/520)
**Author:** [@alexjago](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/alexjago)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [1 June 2025 00:32 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/additional-rail-services-welcomed/520 "2025-06-01T00:32:48Z")
Sunday 1st June 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 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 … --- ## [Wave goodbye to heavy rail to Maroochydore](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/wave-goodbye-to-heavy-rail-to-maroochydore/478)
**Author:** [@rowangray](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/rowangray)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [18 May 2025 11:13 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/wave-goodbye-to-heavy-rail-to-maroochydore/478 "2025-05-18T11:13:36Z")
Better Transport Queensland Monday, 19/05/2025 For Immediate Release The Queensland Government has committed to delivering public transport to Maroochydore by 2032. However, Better Transport Queensland (BTQ) raises c… --- ## [A Brisbane 2032 Games Transport Legacy is still possible!](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/a-brisbane-2032-games-transport-legacy-is-still-possible/363)
**Author:** [@rowangray](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/u/rowangray)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 March 2025 11:12 UTC](https://forum.bettertransportqueensland.org/t/a-brisbane-2032-games-transport-legacy-is-still-possible/363 "2025-03-24T11:12:35Z")
A Brisbane 2032 Games Transport Legacy is still possible! Better Transport Queensland Tuesday, 25 March, 2025 For Immediate Release The opportunity for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games to leave behind a leg…