Queensland rail holidays 202021 by queensland rail travel. The 1400 class was a class of diesel locomotive built by clyde engineering, granville for queensland railways between 1955 and 1957 history. Join a fully escorted ultimate outback queensland adventure tour designed to. Learn and more book on the queensland rail travel website. At queensland rail, we are dedicated to providing you with clean, modern and accessible stations. We offer special concessions for travelling groups of ten or more. Kurunda railway was a great experience from start to finish both ways. In the late 1970s and 1980s, a significant rail electrification program was completed in the australian state of queensland. Using your bicycle is a great way to get around south east queensland. We have a wide range of fare options available, here is just a sample of some of our top fares and discounted offers. Discover the charm of queensland train travel and the highlights of cairns with this 6 day spirit of queensland rail and cairns touring package.
Train timetable queensland north coast railway queensland rail. They are queensland rail s largest fleet of electric trains. Australias queensland rail travel services, including spirit of queensland and tilt train bundaberg and rockhampton only, in one direction only, either north or south, with unlimited stopovers between the locations selected. The booking agent was very helpful arranging my booking times to match my cruise ships departure. So if you need a quick and easy way to move from a to b, one of our staff can help with your group booking. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in. In 1955 clyde engineering demonstrated an electromotive diesel g12 locomotive to queensland railways who purchased it along with two other demonstrators under construction, and also placed an order for a further 10.
Some booking restrictions are in place to ensure people who live in regional new south wales can get seats, but in most cases, youre able to book online up to 6 months in advance. Checkout the amazing value queensland rail and sail deals. Queensland rail we aim to be australias best performing railway. Queensland is full of hidden surprises just waiting to be discovered, and what better way to experience them than through the magic of rail. The electric tilt train cab railcar from 1998 the standard consist used by the electric tilt train from 6 november 1998. Travelling on the spirit of queensland train from brisbane. The spirit of queensland has a maximum speed of 160kmh and the entire trip takes 24 hours. Nsw trainlink operates regional and intercity train and coach services to more than 365 destinations in nsw, queensland, the act and victoria. Sydney to queensland 7 ways to travel via train, plane. By booking train travel through sunlover holidays you agree to be bound by queensland rail travels conditions of carriage. Denotes a station where the train will only be stopped at if.
Railbus coach connection timetables can be found on each service above. The queensland coastal pass formerly the east coast discovery pass lets you travel by rail in one direction between brisbane and cairns making unlimited stops en route. Its so easy to travel with queensland rail as a group. The new spirit of queensland combines modern seating and entertainment options with the romance of long distance rail travel. The 160 series were manufactured by downer edi rail, maryborough in partnership with bombardier transportation. Queensland rail travel spirit of queensland railbed class.
The new generation rollingstock ngr is a class of electric multiple units manufactured by bombardier transportation in savli, india for the queensland rail city network that entered service between december 2017 and december 2019. Spirit of queensland trains railbeds adventures all around. We have an ongoing commitment to create a barrier free environment which involves the construction of new lifts, ramps, access paths, toilets, signs and seating. The train makes the 1681km journey five times per week. Select your pass route for one of the directions listed under validities. It is a basic service and operates twice weekly brisbane to cunnamulla and returns cunnamulla to brisbane. The spirit of queensland is a modern tilt train that runs the length of the queensland coast between brisbane and cairns. We thank you for your understanding at this difficult time.
Sep 10, 2014 for train lovers who have yet to experience this great rail journey i say book quickly before its too late. Australia is a vast country, where distances between capital cities are lengthy and what better way to see the australian countryside than by train. Services for the tilt train have been reduced effective 30 march 2020, until further notice in the interest of avoiding nonessential travel. In 2004 queensland rail ordered sixteen 160 series sets to provide extra rolling stock in conjunction with the upgrade and duplication of the gold coast line. Queensland rail is always happy to receive your enquiries and feedback. Final payment the maps in this brochure are intended as a guide only. We agree travelling by train can be a nice opportunity to unwind, or catch up on your latest book or podcast while avoiding the stress of traffic. The largest and most comprehensive network of long distance and tourist trains in australia extending along the queensland coastline from brisbane to cairns. Travelling between brisbane and rockhampton, sit back, enjoy a smooth and comfortable ride and avoid the traffic onboard the tilt train. Train travel allows you to enjoy the vast landscape and beautiful scenery from the comfort of your carriage. The train runs between early march and middecember, depending on weather and track conditions. Queensland rail tours and holiday packages escorted trips. What better way to add to your holiday experience than relaxing and taking in the picturesque scenery of the sunshine state from your comfortable seat, railbed or sleeper cabin aboard a queensland rail journey.
Mar 27, 2020 how to travel with queensland rail all travel on queensland rail trains that run to or from destinations north of gympie north or west of rosewood must be booked and paid in advance. Our special 2 for 1 deal on outback train services is back. All, economy seat, business seat, economy twin sleeper. Booking enquiries please submit any booking enquiry using this form. If you are found travelling with a bicycle during peak times, you may be asked to leave the train until an appropriate service is available. Queensland gateway to the great barrier reef and the whitsunday islands offers a choice of two rail passes. We couldnt think of a better way to experience some of the most incredible sights of the outback than from the comfort of an airconditioned train carriage for half the price. The route operated under a previous name the sunshine express from its inception until 1953, when it became the sunlander. We offer discounts for travelling groups of ten or more. In general, you are able to book queensland rail travel services up to 325 days in. Join the legendary gulflander for a rail journey unlike any other.
The queensland explorer pass allows unlimited travel on most queensland rail services. This is a list of significant railway accidents in queensland, australia fatal accidents toowoomba, 19. Purchase etickets with preferred payment methods for trains worldwide like vienna budapest train tickets, vienna prague trains, lisbon porto, oslo bergen trains. Queensland rail holidays 20192020 by queensland rail. Queensland rail travel to cunnamulla operates twice weekly on the westlander. Pensioners stations and stops special needs concessions luggage seasonal fares service alerts booking restrictions. There are 7 ways to get from sydney to queensland by plane, tram, train, bus or car. A guide to train travel in australia train routes, times.
Queensland rail abbreviated as qr is a railway operator in queensland, australia. The most innovative train in australia, the tilt train offers a thoroughly enjoyable travel experience offering stateoftheart onboard facilities, quality dining, the latest in entertainment and, of course, panoramic views of queensland s everchanging. Book spectacular queensland rail tours and holiday packages with railway adventures. Discover queensland by rail with the queensland weekender crew.
Your spirit of queensland rail adventure starts here. Queensland rail brisbane 2020 all you need to know. Our trains kuranda scenic railway spirit of queensland spirit of the outback the gulflander the inlander. Queensland coastal pass rail travel in coastal queensland.
Queensland train packages discover australia holidays. Timetable key denotes a station where the train will only be stopped at if reservations have been prebooked. Queensland has the best trains in australia and this pass is valid on the fast tilt train that connects brisbane and rockhampton. Line operated by queensland rail railway technology. Choose from our escorted trips or experience the route of the legendary sunlander on an exciting journey through wide bay and the tropical north. Contact queensland rail travel for transfer options. Online bookings for a service close 2 hours prior to the departure from the requested station. But i can also understand that a lot of people want to get from a to b faster, and the spirit of queensland can get you from brisbane to cairns in 25 hours, compared to the sunlanders more leisurely 31 hours. Dont ever travel with queensland rail when the train is off because of track maintenance. The brand new spirit of queensland train takes its passengers on a memorable journey along queensland s east coast, from the city of brisbane to the tropical climes of cairns. The ticket office staff also changed my time and my seat at my request.
Queensland has the best trains in australia and this pass is valid on the fast tilt trains between brisbane and rockhampton and the new spirit of queensland trains that run between brisbane and cairns. How to travel with queensland rail all travel on queensland rail trains that run to or from destinations north of gympie north or west of rosewood must be booked and paid in advance. Out the back australia tours offers outback tours starting in cunnamulla so this rail. If youre jumping off to spend 48 hours exploring the amazing cobbold gorge use this handy guide. Australian trains rail and train journeys throughout australia. Travelling between brisbane and cairns five times a week, the spirit of queensland redefines the modern rail travel experience with a comfortable and convenient way to access spectacular holiday destinations such as the great barrier reef, the whitsundays, townsville and cairns and everywhere in between. Contemporary, comfortable and designed for relaxation, the newest addition to the queensland rail travel fleet has two dedicated railbed cars, a shared club car and three premium economy seat cars. Email address email address used as user name for login. In general, you are able to book queensland rail travel services up to 325 days in advance. The queensland rail group including queensland rail abn 68 598 268 528 and queensland rail limited abn 71 2 181 090. Travelling with your bike find out more about travelling on your bike on the citytrain network, and also how to book a bike locker. Engineered for high speed the tilt trains offer a quick and convenient way to get your holidays off to. Also the homeward train ran on schedule during a storm which stopped the skyrail. Travelling on the spirit of queensland train from brisbane to.
Its so easy to travel with queensland rail as a group and its cost effective too. Queensland rail makes it even easier with our secure bicycle storage booking system. Customer feedback at queensland rail travel we strive to provide consistent, worldclass service to our customers. These trains are fully reserved seats and berths and you cannot board without an advance booking. Travelonline train info and booking options for the spirit of queensland.
Spirit of queensland rail tours great rail journeys. For booking and ticket info on all these queensland train journeys, and to plan your trip, head here. Queensland rail offer specially discounted tickets for primary and secondary school students travelling to and from school. Featuring a great range of holiday packages, this brochure combines the iconic train journeys of queensland with accommodation and touring. Severe weather events and natural disasters stop trains, damage our network and disconnect our customers. Some booking restrictions are in place to ensure people who live in regional new south wales can get seats, but in most cases, youre able to book. The fastest narrow guage trains in the world, the tilt trains provide an efficient, comfortable and worldclass standard of travel. The queensland explorer pass gives you unlimited travel on most queensland rail travel train services in queensland. The heritage listed normanton to croydon line is an icon of the outback, an isolated railway line. The tilt train offers a modern and comfortable way to access the numerous holiday destinations along queensland s spectacular coastline. Australias queensland rail travel services, including the tilt train bundaberg and rockhampton only, spirit of queensland, spirit of the outback, the inlander, the westlander and connecting coach services. Rail fares rail fares what better way to add to your holiday experience than relaxing and taking in the picturesque scenery of the sunshine state from your comfortable seat, railbed or sleeper cabin aboard a queensland rail journey. Travelling by train throughout australia is a memorable and enjoyable experience.
Spirit of queensland train brisbane to cairns travelonline. Please phone us for bookings within 2 hours of the train departure time. Queensland rail holidays 202021 by queensland rail travel issuu. Find and book your highspeed train tickets online with rail. Queensland rail travel is committed to supporting queenslanders by preventing the spread of covid19. Queensland rail travel is committed to supporting queenslanders with their essential travel needs, but the health and safety of our staff and customers and preventing the spread of covid19 is a priority. Sep 09, 2014 a video trip report of railbed first class on qr travels new spirit of queensland tilting train. The imu is divided into in three subclasses, sets 101110 as the 100 series, sets 121124 as the 120 series, and sets 161188, as the 160 series. The electric tilt train is the name for two identical highspeed tilting trains operated by queensland rail on the north coast line from brisbane to bundaberg and rockhampton which entered service in november 1998. Whatever the size or compilation of your group, queensland rail has the options to suit you.
Rediscover the romance of this historic train journey that follows the spectacular coral sea coast to brisbane and redefines the modern rail travel experience. All nonessential travel is strongly discouraged at this time, to assist with the governments containment strategy for covid19. Queensland s favourite coastal destinations are easily accessible by the tilt train, the most modern passenger trains in australia. Queensland explorer pass unlimited rail travel in queensland. Owned by the queensland government, it operates suburban and longdistance passenger services, as well as owning and maintaining approximately 6,600 kilometres of track qr also was responsible for all queensland freight services and from 2002 operated interstate services under the australian railroad group. Rail motors, rail cars, emus and tilt trains of queensland book for nearly 100 years, queenslands government railways have provided many of their passenger services with rail motors or their successors, railcars and tilt trains. The largest and most comprehensive network of long distance and tourist trains in australia extending along the queensland coastline from brisbane to cairns and west to charleville, longreach and mount isa. Owned by the queensland government, it operates suburban and longdistance passenger services, as well as owning and maintaining approximately 6,600 kilometres of track. Travel in comfort along queensland s stunning coastline onboard the spirit of queensland. A scenic rail trip allows you to make the most of your holiday, with every minute of the journey as much a part of the adventure as the destination itself. Compare queensland spirit of queensland packages, everything is included so you get the best value train holiday deal.
As the coastal scenery rolls by, the spirit of queensland offers a licenced club car and dining options to keep you sated. We have combined the rail fare, flights, hotel, transfers, tours, cruises and more so you can save. On 1 january 19 six people were killed and six injured. Trip in august 2014 between innisfail and gladstone. Servicing destinations throughout brisbane, melbourne and new south wales, nsw trainlink express passenger trains offers a comfortable modern coach and rail network to carry passengers economy or first class, in the comfort of air conditioning on day, night and overnight routes. All travel on queensland rail trains that run to or from destinations north of gympie north or west of rosewood must be booked and paid in advance. The 1681 km journey takes 24 hours and is the only queensland longdistance train with lieflat rail beds. Queensland rail travel has a comprehensive network of long distance and tourist trains extending along the queensland coastline from brisbane to cairns, and west to charleville, longreach and mount isa playing an important role in connecting regional queensland.
We would like to hear any feedback on any of our long distance or tourist services. Melbourne, and canberra, without the need to book train tickets in advance. The tilt train connects passengers with some of queenslands most iconic tourist destinations along the coastline with a quick and convenient way to access the southern great barrier reef, capricorn coast, bundaberg, burnett, fraser coast and south east queensland. Wishing all of our customers a happy and safe new year from all of us here at queensland rail. The people killed were working at the scene of a train crash in toowoomba kills six people working at the scene of an earlier derailment. New south wales visitors should consider a discovery pass, which allows unlimited train travel within that state, including between sydney, brisbane, melbourne, and canberra, without the need to book train tickets in advance. Travel online represents a number of different train journeys covering many regions of australia. For more information or to book your outback journey call queensland rail travel on 1800 2 329 or visit. The interurban multiple units imu are a class of electric multiple units manufactured by walkers limiteddowner edi rail, maryborough for queensland rail s citytrain division between 1996 and 2011.