**INFORMATION CONCERNING QLD RAIL OPERATIONS** Here is the latest information from QLD Rail concerning rail operations from Townsville surrounding TC Ita: Cyclone Ita - Statement 1 11/04/2014 Queensland Rail has begun emergency preparations as north Queensland prepares for the arrival of Cyclone Ita, expected to cross the coast later this evening as a category 5. At approximately 6.15am today Queensland Rail closed the network north of Purono – near Townsville – as a precautionary measure. From 7am, Queensland Rail activated its emergency plan to ensure the safety of its staff and customers, including safely securing boomgates in the upright position, disabling crossings and arranging for trains to be stowed on higher ground. Kuranda services have been cancelled until Sunday. All northbound passenger services will terminate in Townsville today and tomorrow. The southbound Sunlander will depart from Townsville on Saturday, and the Spirit of Queensland will now also depart from Townsville on Saturday instead of the timetabled service on Sunday. Queensland Rail is working with customers to arrange alternate travel arrangements where necessary, and with freight operators to manage the safe operation of their services. At this stage the severe weather warning is in place for communities along the far north Queensland coast. Cyclone Ita is expected to move southwest to south southwest and make landfall between Cape Melville and Cooktown. Queensland Rail is supporting Queensland Disaster Management Arrangements at state and district level to keep all stakeholders informed and provide support services as required. Queensland Rail will continue to watch the situation closely and keep customers informed. For more detailed travel service information check queenslandrailtravel.au or call 1800 TRAINS (872 467). For further details contact Queensland Rail Corporate Affairs on: Phone: +61 7 3072 2180 Email: [email protected] Ben
Posted on: Fri, 11 Apr 2014 05:19:02 +0000
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