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Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

December 9, 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

Toowoomba Regional Council plans to work with key local stakeholders and neighbouring councils to build a business case for a passenger rail service to Toowoomba.<\/p>\n

TRC Mayor Paul Antonio said the economic opportunities and connections for the Toowoomba Region were both significant and obvious.<\/p>\n

\u201cToowoomba is the gateway to western and southern Queensland and is a major residential, business and tourism centre,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe proposed 2032 Olympic Games in SEQ is expected to bring events, teams and visitors to the Region and along with the Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport, we need sensible and forward-thinking passenger services.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs the Federal Government encourages communities to manage future droughts through diversification, we have an opportunity sitting before us now to open up these regions and make that happen.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mayor Antonio said it was vital for local government to be actively involved in scoping the business case and the TRC expected to have a seat at the table when the time came.<\/p>\n

At the moment, the Westlander passes through Toowoomba twice a week but there is no commuter service.<\/p>\n

The push for a passenger rail service follows the signing last month of the Inland Rail agreement which will boost freight services through the region.<\/p>\n

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