Being the 2nd largest inland city after Canberra, Toowoomba desperately needs a fast passenger rail service that is fit for purpose and orientated towards regular commute. Mass transit, such as passenger rail, is vital to groups without vehicle access, such as the disabled community, the elderly, and parents with prams. As our region rapidly grows, the need for a regionally-focused fast rail has become increasingly apparent. We must address the growing needs of our community so we can create opportunities for the future. 

A regular train would help connect Brisbane to regional Australia and increase tourism and economic opportunities for our area. Smaller inland regions like Bendigo, Ballarat and the Blue Mountains all have passenger rail, but we still don’t have any plans for one, and won’t if we vote the same. The time is now: with inland rail and the upcoming opportunities that the Olympics will bring, we should be working passenger rail into those plans.