SUNSHINE Coast rail commuters to Brisbane are facing the worst overcrowding on the City Train network  despite up to 40 %  hikes in fares under the Labor Government.

Shadow Minister for Transport Fiona Simpson said the Labor Government’s mismanagement of public transport meant commuters were being ripped off.

“The Government needs to urgently improve services on the line. About 80% of morning peak hour services are overcrowded with many commuters forced to stand for about 20 minutes,” Ms Simpson said.

“Also, the timetable for the North Coast line is a disgrace with a lack of frequency meaning that commuters are given very few options.

“There are many Sunshine Coast residents commuting to jobs in Brisbane and we already have a rail line but not a rail service which is up to scratch. 

“It appears clear that it’s the Government which is choosing which lines get extra services and the level of frequency so it’s time they explained why they’ve treated the two areas of Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay – a combined region 650,000 people – like second class citizens.”