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Fraser Barton

Premier defends staged Sunshine Coast direct rail build

A petition by Queensland Unions to keep 50c transport fares has reached almost 2000 signatures. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)

Transport continues to dominate Queensland's pre-election news with the Premier Steven Miles defending Sunshine Coast direct rail and unions ramping up calls for 50c public transport fares to remain.

The premier, deputy premier and transport minister opened an information and engagement centre for the Sunshine Coast Direct Rail on Wednesday, detailing plans for the line's $5.5 billion first stage that will cover 19km from Beerwah to Caloundra.

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