Queensland rail has also improved your travel experience with the introduction of free wifi in certain carriages on the city network trains. Construction of the queensland rail network began in 1864 with the first section of the main line railway from ipswich to grandchester being built. On the queensland railway lines there are stations where one dines private individuals also run refreshment rooms. To find out more about a line or station such as station operating hours, facilities, etc, simply click on the long distance network map below. Clicking on the areas below on the map of queensland, will take you to the appropriate region where you can view and book your accommodation, tours and rentals, and transfers. Few places on earth can boast such unique natural attractions, like the great barrier reef and superb world heritage listed tropical rainforests, within easy reach. Find queensland rail stock images in hd and millions of other royaltyfree stock photos, illustrations and vectors in the shutterstock collection. A narrow gauge of 3 ft 6 in 1,067 mm was selected due to cost savings in providing a rail link to toowoomba. The australian railway historical society queensland division was formed in 1957 and incorporated in 1968 as a nonprofit company with liability limited by guarantee. Australian rail services the passenger railway system in australia is a safe and convenient form of travel. Brisbane trains book airtrain tickets brisbane australia. Railway refreshment rooms queensland historical atlas. With a history spanning nearly 150 years, queensland rails transport net\ivork consists of a diverse range of.
Is there a book about queensland rail diesel locomotives that has diagrams with main dimensions such a the ones that could be found in books like model railroader cyclopedia diesel locomotives for us engines. Thousands of new, highquality pictures added every day. Queensland rail submission queensland competition authority. The citytrain network is an integrated passenger and rail access service that extends from the centre of brisbane, south to beenleigh and varsity lakes on the gold coast, north to ferny grove, shorncliffe, doomben, caboolture, gympie and kipparing, east to cleveland and west to richlands, ipswich and rosewood, and springfield. Burpengary plaza pdf, 231kb burpengary station pdf, 194kb caboolture pdf, 228kb kallangur station locality map pdf, 226kb. Qr diesel locomotive diagrams page 1 model railways. Few places on earth can boast such unique natural attractions, like the great barrier reef and superb world heritage listed tropical. There are many passenger train and tram operators in australia offering services intensive suburban trains and electric tramways in major cities, to commuter trains and long distance interstate and luxury transcontinental journeys. Queensland rail abbreviated as qr is a railway operator in queensland, australia. Connection railbus coach connections tofrom hervey bay available.
Guide to queensland roadsrest areas, caravan information and visitor information centres. Light rail pdf, 600 kb the guide provides important information for those involved in the planning, design or delivery of development in the vicinity of light rail in queensland. If youre jumping off to spend 48 hours exploring the amazing cobbold gorge use this handy guide. Network map pdf, 777kb fare zones pdf, 289kb stationlocality maps. Map of queensland map 1 north queensland coast map 2 central queensland coast map 3 capricorn and southern queensland coast maps 4 and 5 southwest queensland downs map 6 southeast queensland coast map 7 noosa and surrounding areas map 7a. 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. For booking and ticket info on all these queensland train journeys, and to plan your trip, head here. Free parking in freshwater station carpark contact numbers. Queensland rail operates ten suburban lines and three interurban lines.
This was the first narrow gauge main line constructed in the world and is now the second largest narrow gauge railway network in the world network extent. Meals and upgrades to sleepers and railbeds are an additional cost to concession rail fares. Get the free printable map of brisbane printable tourist map or create your own tourist map. New south wales, queensland, victoria, western australia, south australia, tasmania, australian capital territory act, and the northern territory. An administration charge applies for the use of rail travel entitlements. The train runs between early march and middecember, depending on weather and track conditions. Queensland rail logo trade toolbox icon trade toolbox. Bus, train and ferry timetables and maps queensland.
Situated in the northeast of the country, it is bordered by the northern territory, south australia and new south wales to the west, southwest and south respectively. Part a provides the context for development in a railway environment. To find out more about a line or station such as station operating hours, facilities, etc, simply click on. Network map the citytrain network is an integrated passenger and rail access service that extends from the centre of brisbane, south to beenleigh and varsity lakes on the gold coast, north to ferny grove, shorncliffe, doomben, caboolture, gympie and kipparing, east to cleveland and west to richlands, ipswich and rosewood, and springfield.
For a high quality pdf map of the cityrail network please click here print out this map and ride the rails safely. Its a kind of unspoken train courtesy that you leave these behind for other travellers to read. At its maximum extent in 1932, the system totalled 10,500 km of. Most train stations have free parknride facilities. Find out about public transport services in southeast queensland. Caloundra pdf, 263kb maroochydore pdf, 258kb nambour pdf, 436kb noosa junction pdf, 285kb kawana pdf, 282kb university of sunshine coast pdf, 271kb sunshine coast university hospital pdf, 370kb moreton bay northern region. Owned by the queensland government, it operates local and longdistance passenger services, as well as owning and maintaining approximately 6,600 kilometres of track qr was also responsible for all queensland freight services, and from 2002 operated interstate services under the australian.
Spirit of queensland spirit of the outback tilt train. About the guide the guide to development in a transport environment. Part a provides the context for development in a light rail environment. Each line is ascribed a colour and name on all queensland rail signage and marketing collateral including timetables, posters and maps.
Closed railways in qld queensland s great trains queensland s great trains. Rail trails of victoria 2020 e book ie a downloadable electronic publication in pdf format this electronic file or publication is your indispensable guide and companion to victorias rail trails. This map shows freeways, roads, railways in australia. Please refer to separate line timetables for details. Network map pdf, 668mb fare zones pdf, 233kb stationlocality maps. Queensland s railway construction commenced in 1864, with the turning of the first sod of the main line by lady diamantina bowen, the wife of queensland s first governor sir george bowen at ipswich, queensland, australia. Queensland s great trains qgt is a nonprofit website and is only for enjoyment of rail photography. Our long distance and interstate services give queenslanders living in regional and remote areas easy access to essential services. Download the queensland drives map and outback queensland travel map here. Rail trails of victoria 2016 e book ie a downloadable electronic publication in pdf format this your cycling fun starts here discover melbournes top scenic bike paths and victorias rail trails this is the only tv series dedicated to rail trails that we are aware of. 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. Queensland railways map showing ports and rail networks queensland rail offers several rail services including the queenslander, the sunlander, the great south pacific, the spirit of the tropics, the tilt train, the spirit of capricorn, the gold coast railway, the spirit of the outback, the westlander, the inlander, kuranda scenic railway, the. Light rail pdf, 600 kb the guide provides important information for those involved in the planning, design or delivery of development in the vicinity of light rail in queensland the guide is structured into four parts. Queensland rail travel is committed to supporting queenslanders by preventing the spread of covid19.
Queenslands great trains qgt is a nonprofit website and is only for enjoyment of rail photography. Owned by the queensland government, it operates local and longdistance passenger services, as well as owning and maintaining approximately 6,600 kilometres of track. Products hauled on the queensland rail regional network include intermodalgeneral freight, bulk minerals, acid, fertiliser, mining inputs, coal, sugar, grain and livestock. Warm, laidback and heartbreakingly beautiful, its sweep of pristine beaches, luxuriant jungle and ethereal peaks conjure a southern shangrila. Network map network map rediscover the luxury of time with a rail journey in queensland. Download or save the maps using the settings on your browser. South east queensland train network map queensland rail. The queensland rail group including queensland rail abn 68 598 268 528 and queensland rail limited abn 71 2 181 090. Nc1 qc6 qc1 qm1 qm12 qc1 qc1 qc5 qc4 qc3 qc2 hq2 queensland long distance rail services cairns brisbane qm1qm queensland heritage railways hq1hq4 version 1.
The citytrain network is an integrated passenger and rail access service that extends from the centre of brisbane, south to beenleigh and varsity lakes. A scenic rail trip allows you to make the most of your holiday, with every minute of the journey as much a. Last year alone, queensland rail operated approximately 260,000 passenger services completing more than 50 million passenger journeys. Males and females, high and dry, hang around at durikai, booramugga, djarawong. Rail map of queensland whether its an indulgent break or a life changing adventure, queenslands tropical north offers an unforgettable experience.
This map only shows connecting railbus services at train stations. Rail trails of victoria guide downloadable electronic pdf. Seven times the size of great britain and two and a half times the size of texas, queensland is a geographic behemoth. Queenslands railway construction commenced in 1864, with the turning of the first sod of the main line by lady diamantina bowen, the wife of queenslands first governor sir george bowen at ipswich, queensland, australia. Latest topic section articles topics queensland times. Queensland rail is committed to removing barriers to access and providing equivalent access to services in line with the requirements of the disability standards for accessible public transport 2002 transport standards. Failing that you can be sure in the afternoon to find a copy of the free mx newspaper lying around the train. There is no need to book in advance, just buy your ticket at any station. Queensland road and rail 19 maps downloadable page 1. Rail map of queensland whether its an indulgent break or a life changing adventure, queensland s tropical north offers an unforgettable experience. A complete map of australia typically displays the six states and two territories that comprise the country.
It has two regional committees the central queensland committee in rockhampton, and the north queensland committee in townsville. This was the first narrow gauge main line constructed in the world and is now the second largest narrow gauge railway network in the world. Cityrail network maps cityrail is a cost effective fast method of transportation for those who will be in or around the sydney area. An experience that allows you to unwind with stunning eternal vistas and provides vivid memories of your holiday to stay with you forever. To the east, queensland is bordered by the coral sea and pacific ocean. Mungar, murton, marathone, guthalungra, pinkenba, wanko, yaamba, ha, ha, ha. For more information about the cityrail system please go to the cityrail website. Rediscover the luxury of time with a rail journey in queensland. Services for the tilt train have been reduced effective 30 march 2020, until further notice in the interest of avoiding nonessential travel. Queensland railways westlander train is the most comfortable way to travel between.
Queensland is full of hidden surprises just waiting to be discovered, and what better way to experience them than through the magic of rail. Services for the spirit of queensland have been reduced effective 30 march 2020, until further notice in the interest of avoiding nonessential travel. There can be many reasons for speed limitations or delays on our network, particularly in the south east queensland region. The guide to development in a transport environment. Cole read at a meeting of the historical society of queensland, inc. Queensland state primary and secondary schools and education regional boundaries map excluding southeast queensland, 2017. Austrak has been qrs sole supplier of concrete ties during this period.
It features easytofollow route notes and maps, railway and natural history, and tips to help you plan and enjoy your walk or ride. See the best attraction in brisbane printable tourist map. Cityrail is a passenger rail service covering the greater. This map covers the metropolitan brisbane and gold coast region of the state of queensland in eastern australia. Queensland rail is responsible for over 6,500 km of track across queensland, with 15 million tonnes of freight where across the network in 201718. Queensland pension concession card holders are eligible to receive four queensland pension rail travel entitlements each year. Queensland railways map showing ports and rail networks. Queensland rail operates a range of urban, interurban, regional and tourist passenger services.
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