All nonessential travel is strongly discouraged at this time, to assist with the governments containment strategy for covid19. Travelling between brisbane and rockhampton, sit back, enjoy a smooth and comfortable ride and avoid the traffic onboard the tilt train. An australian holiday experience with queensland rail offers you the largest and most comprehensive range of holiday options in australia incorporating the most memorable long distance and travel train and tilt train experiences travel in style, make new friends, learn about australias history and kick back and enjoy the scenery in comfort on one of australias iconic rail journeys. The original paint scheme was yellow, purple and silver in colour. Tilt train trial for gympie and sunshine coast rail back on. This site features the latest media releases, information and campaigns. 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. Power points are available at each seat and blankets and pillows are available on request. As i lay in my railbed on the spirit of queensland tilt train, hurtling through the night, i thought of my last journey along those same tracks on the sunlander. The diesel tilt train is the name for three highspeed tilting train services, operated by queensland rail on the north coast line from brisbane to cairns. David joined the board of queensland rail on 7 october 2015 and was appointed as chair on 15 october 2018. The new look tilt train hit the rails in midjuly following a mechanical upgrade and internal refurbishment.
A six month trial offering a special commuter fare on the bundaberg tilt train commenced on the 15 april this week. Queenslands favourite coastal destinations are easily accessible by the tilt train, the most modern passenger trains in australia. Rail motors, rail cars, emus and tilt trains of queensland book includes bonus cd rom. The fastest narrow guage trains in the world, the tilt trains provide an efficient, comfortable and worldclass standard of travel.
This only changed once the spirit of qld queensland had a major overhaul in the mid 2010s. I had travelled from cairns to brisbane on the sunlanders 60th birthday trip, now here i was on her replacement, a train that will soon celebrate her first birthday and marks a new way of travelling by rail. The tilt train connects passengers with tourist destinations along the coastline between brisbane and bundaberg and onto rockhampton. Passengers for gympie north and cooroy will be able to travel on the bundaberg tilt train for the cost of a single paper ticket journey, 40% less than the standard tilt train ticket.
In march 1993 queensland rail issued a tender for the construction of two electric sixcarriage. Where possible, be sure to book in advance as you can save up to 40% with our. Queensland rail can confirm a tragic incident occurred on our network last night involving one of our staff members. Tilt train the tilt train is one of the most modern and fastest trains in australia. Services for the tilt train have been reduced effective 30 march 2020, until further notice in the interest of avoiding nonessential travel. Tilt train, timetable and bookings queenslands favourite coastal destinations are easily accessible by the tilt train, the most modern passenger trains in australia.
Brisbane roma st station roma street, brisbane, queensland. Travelonline train info and booking options for the spirit of queensland. Queensland rail services citytrain rail services extend from the centre of brisbane south to beenleigh and robina on the gold coast, north to ferny grove, shorncliffe, caboolture and gympie, east to cleveland and west to ipswich and rosewood. Tilt train rail holidays book a rail holiday at flight centre. Onboard entertainment guide by queensland rail travel issuu. Apr 19, 20 a six month trial offering a special commuter fare on the bundaberg tilt train commenced on the 15 april this week. Trains the service life of a train generally far exceeds other modes of public transport. In contrast to the electric tilt train, the diesel tilt train is a pushpull locomotive based train, although the two are externally similar following a derailment of the diesel tilt train in november 2004 that injured 157 people, all services were limited to.
Concern union action could escalate as queensland rail. Spirit of queensland trains railbeds adventures all around. The queensland rail group including queensland rail abn 68 598 268 528 and queensland rail limited abn 71 2 181 090. Tammy law mr strachan recommended opening driver and guard recruitment to external applicants with no. Checkin opens one hour prior to the train s scheduled departure time and closes 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. Tilt train brisbanehervey bay business seat seniors. Queensland rail has 35 of the 200 required new train drivers working on its network. Engineered for high speed the tilt trains offer a quick and convenient way to get your holidays off to. David has extensive board experience and has held a number of executive and nonexecutive roles across a range of sectors including rail, road, water, gas. Welcome to queensland rail s onestop shop for journalists and other members of the media. Rockhampton tilt train whether youre travelling for business or pleasure the tilt train is a comfortable and convenient way to access south queensland s coastal destinations.
In general, you are able to book queensland rail travel services up to 325 days in advance. Queensland rail back on schedule after christmas cuts, lnp. Sep 03, 2017 queensland rail has 35 of the 200 required new train drivers working on its network. Response from queenslandrailtravel, customer service at tilt train. A business class seat aboard the tilt train picture of tilt. Transport minister stirling hinchliffe says train services in southeast queensland are running as scheduled today, and that he has ordered an investigation after 235.
Queensland rail travel is committed to supporting queenslanders by preventing the spread of covid19. For nearly 100 years, queensland s government railways have provided many of their passenger services with rail motors or their successors, railcars and tilt trains. It travels along the east coast of queensland, from brisbane to rockhampton, and offers a choice of business class or economy class travel, with onboard movies and dining options. Business vs economy on the electric tilt train page 1. Sep 10, 2014 as i lay in my railbed on the spirit of queensland tilt train, hurtling through the night, i thought of my last journey along those same tracks on the sunlander. Queensland rail electric tilt train business class. Queensland rail has introduced a free wifi trial on its refurbished tilt train for passengers travelling on the rail network between rockhampton, the wide bay and brisbane. About the ngr trains department of transport and main roads. Travelling queensland s stunning southern coastline, the tilt train offers an innovative travel experience as you discover a number of the states most popular holiday destinations in comfort. The tilt train is administered by queensland rail and passengers enjoy comfortable reclinable seating, personal entertainment systems, galley service dining options and atseat trolley service providing light snacks and refreshments. The ngr trains are maintained, serviced and repaired by qtectic at the purposebuilt ngr maintenance centre at wulkuraka, west of ipswich. Queensland rail travel train holidays timetables bookings holidays an australian holiday experience with queensland rail offers you the largest and most comprehensive range of holiday options in australia incorporating the most memorable long distance and travel train and tilt train experiences.
The tilt train is the name for two similar highspeed tilting train services, one electric and the other diesel, operated by queensland rail on the north coast line from brisbane to rockhampton and cairns. The tilt train connects passengers with some of queensland s 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. Travelling between brisbane, bundaberg and rockhampton, the tilt train fleet features personal entertainment, power points for laptops and computer games, a club car and. Pensioners are unable to book online, please use our request form to make your booking or call us on 0 1 722. Queensland rail travel can take you right to the ekka doors. Train timetable queensland north coast railway queensland rail. Concern union action could escalate as queensland rail starts. On march 27th 2016, i went on queensland rails electric tilt train in business class on the 8 hour journey to rockhampton in central queensland, from brisbanes roma street station. See 3rd character for train number differentiation. Tilt train brisbane 2020 all you need to know before. Rail motors, rail cars, emus and tilt trains of queensland.
We thank you for your understanding at this difficult time. Queensland rails transport net\ivork consists of a diverse range of infrastructure and trains, each with a unique set of challenges to meet the obligations under the transport standards. Skip the highway and take the easy route with queensland rail travel offering 50% off adult and child rail fares to. 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. Dec 26, 2016 transport minister stirling hinchliffe says train services in southeast queensland are running as scheduled today, and that he has ordered an investigation after 235 services were cancelled on.
Queensland rail will continue to maintain, service and repair the other trains in the queensland rail fleet. The new look tilt train hit the rails in midjuly following a. Please phone us for bookings within 2 hours of the train departure time. The tilt train connects passengers with some of queensland s most iconic tourist destinations along the coastline with a quick and convenient way to access the southern great barrier reef, capricorn coast. Queensland s favourite coastal destinations are easily accessible by the tilt train, the most modern passenger trains in australia. Queensland rail driver and guard training boosted the.
In august 1999 a contract was awarded to walkers for two diesel tilting trains to operate services from brisbane to cairns. The diesel tilt train has undergone many different liveries painted on the side of the train. Mar 27, 2020 train service operated by queensland rail. Online bookings are currently unavailable as queensland rail travel has implemented timetable restrictions in response to the covid19 pandemic.
Last time i went up just after the refurb and a time before that last year in jan on the rtt, i was able to book out at the countrylink travel centre here in canberra, weeks in advance. Spirit of queensland train brisbane to cairns travelonline. Rockhampton tilt train whether youre travelling for business or pleasure the tilt train is a comfortable and convenient way to access south queenslands coastal destinations. Many of the services provided would not have been possible if a conventional locomotive hauled. Travelling queenslands stunning southern coastline, the tilt train offers an. 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. There can be many reasons for speed limitations or delays on our network, particularly in the south east queensland region.
Qr limited is pleased to announce that business has returned to normal on qrs. These include heat restrictions during hotter months, inclement weather and the sharing of our network with freight trains, city train and queensland rail travel services. You would be better off going tilt train for one way then getting a emusmu or ice the other way. In general, you are able to book queensland rail travel services up to 325 days in. 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. Dec 29, 2006 you would be better off going tilt train for one way then getting a emusmu or ice the other way. Passengers for gympie north and cooroy will be able to travel on the bundaberg tilt train for the cost of a single paper ticket journey, 40% less than the. The tilt train offers a modern and comfortable way to access the numerous holiday destinations along queenslands spectacular coastline. With stateoftheart on board facilities, the high speed travel of the electric tilt train will fly by as you enjoy free wifi, a licensed galley car and. Tilt train brisbanehervey bay business seat seniors fare. The palaszczuk government has boosted the size of queensland rails driver and guard training intake, a core step towards fixing the train timetables.
Apr 01, 2016 on march 27th 2016, i went on queensland rails electric tilt train in business class on the 8 hour journey to rockhampton in central queensland, from brisbanes roma street station. Timetable data from australian rail maps gtfs data feed. With the convenience of traditional or modern trains, a choice of travel classes to suit, a rail journey is the perfect way to travel. 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 queenslands everchanging. Oddly enough, if a train is not hauled by a 2800 class, but has one as a vehicle in tow, then the applicable train number is used 6, 7, 8, c, d, f and an oog authority is generated for that train. The tilt train offers a modern and comfortable way to access the numerous holiday destinations along queensland s spectacular coastline. In august 1999 a contract was awarded to walkers for two diesel tilting trains. David has extensive board experience and has held a number of executive and nonexecutive roles across a range of sectors including rail, road, water, gas, electricity, logistics and supply chain management. Checkin opens one hour prior to the trains scheduled departure time and closes 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time.
Tilt train brisbane 2020 all you need to know before you. Tilt train train history australias first trains famous train stations history of the. 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. Welcome to queensland rails onestop shop for journalists and other members of the media.
A business class seat aboard the tilt train picture of. In the early years these vehicles enabled the economy of relatively cheap construction cost, low running cost and minimal crew costs. Be kept up to date with our latest news and information. The tilt train connects passengers with tourist destinations along the coastline. Railbus coach connection from maryborough west station to hervey bay. Queensland rail qr has started recruiting train drivers from outside the organisation for the first time, but there are concerns the move will see the rail union call strike action. They are queensland rail s largest fleet of electric trains.
The tilt train is administered by queensland rail and passengers enjoy comfortable reclinable seating, personal entertainment systems, galley service dining. Online bookings for a service close 2 hours prior to the departure from the requested station. Queensland resident pension card holders are entitled to four 4 queensland pension rail entitlements each calendar year. They are queensland rails largest fleet of electric trains. The tilt train is the perfect choice for short getaways such as a visit to the southern great barrier reef, whale watching in hervey bay or a relaxing break discovering the natural beauty of fraser island.
The use of electronic cigarettes, ecigars, vape pens are not permitted to be used onboard queensland rail travel train services, station platforms and any area directed by queensland rail. Travelonline train info and booking options for the tilt train. Free wifi on new look tilt train the queensland cabinet. Deputy premier and minister for transport jackie trad said that speeding up the driver and guard training process was a key recommendation of the strachan commission of inquiry.