For travel less than 60 days but greater than 7 days from date of booking. Our onboard staff will advise you of meal choices and take your order at selected times throughout your journey. Queensland rail travel spirit of queensland railbed. 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. You will recognise a train which offers the free wifi service via signage which will be visible in the. All other group fares are available across all travel options. We offer special concessions for travelling groups of ten or more. 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. Travelling queenslands stunning southern coastline, the tilt train offers an innovative travel experience as you discover a number of the states most popular. Queensland rail holidays 20192020 by queensland rail. Queensland rail electric tilt train business class. You can catchup with the latest news, browse your favourite websites, check your email or get the latest transport information.
You can travel quickly between a and b on the modern tilt train or enjoy a rail. Everyday we strive to deliver against these commitments and everyday we strive to do better. Book brisbanerockhampton economy seat seniors fare securely online now. Queensland rail offer specially discounted tickets for primary and secondary school students travelling to and from school. Queensland rail travel operates a train from brisbane roma street to bundaberg twice daily. There are 7 ways to get from bundaberg to brisbane by plane, train, bus or car. Our customer charter sets out our commitment to provide customers with the service they have the right to expect. Travel in comfort along queenslands stunning coastline onboard the spirit of queensland.
The savannahlander invites you to be a part of one of the great rail journeys in australia. We thank you for your understanding at this difficult time. Tilt train gladstone brisbane economy seat seniors fare. Tilt train rail holidays book a rail holiday at flight centre. The spirit of queensland is a modern tilt train that runs the length of the queensland coast between brisbane and cairns. A business class seat aboard the tilt train picture of tilt. Queensland is full of hidden surprises just waiting to be discovered, and what better way to experience them than through the magic of rail.
Travel seamlessly across south east queensland by touching on at the beginning of your journey and touching off at the end. We have a wide range of fare options available, here is just a sample of some of. Checkin opens one hour prior to the trains scheduled departure time and closes 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. Coastal rail rail fares brisbane to airlie beach vice versa adult premium economy seat. Your fare is automatically calculated and deducted from your card balance. Travelling queenslands 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. It is every persons right to feel safe and comfortable when using queensland rail services.
Services for the tilt train have been reduced effective 30 march 2020, until further notice in the interest of avoiding nonessential travel. The fastest narrow guage trains in the world, the tilt trains provide an efficient, comfortable and worldclass standard of travel. Featuring a great range of rail holidays, this brochure combines the iconic train journeys of queensland with accommodation and touring. A video trip report of railbed first class on qr travels new spirit of queensland tilting train. The queensland rail group including queensland rail abn 68 598 268 528 and queensland rail limited abn 71 2 181 090. 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 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. A business class seat aboard the tilt train picture of. 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. The transport operations passenger transport act 1994, transport infrastructure act 1994 and the transport infrastructure rail regulation 2006 stipulate standards for the purchase of tickets and behaviour on trains and at stations. Bookings can be made up to 325 days prior to travel subject to availability. The tilt train offers a modern and comfortable way to access the numerous holiday destinations along queenslands spectacular coastline.
The original paint scheme was yellow, purple and silver in colour. Whether youre planning to visit family, take a holiday or head to brisbane to watch your favourite footy team, get on board and save up to 40% off rail fares. Cancellation and rebooking fees will continue to be waived. Edusaver fares are available in economy seats on tilt train services, spirit of the outback, westlander, inlander as well as premium economy seats on the spirit of queensland. Spirit of queensland trains railbeds adventures all around.
Book gladstone brisbane economy seat seniors fare securely online now. The operators liaise directly with queensland rail in relation to train arrival and departure times to coordinate the timing and delivery of the bus connection services. Train timetable queensland north coast railway queensland rail. Designed to ensure a comfortable and smooth journey, the tilt train is a high speed electric train which travels between brisbane and rockhampton. Tilt train brisbane 2020 all you need to know before you. 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. Queensland rail provides free wifi to all new citytrains. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner. The diesel tilt train has undergone many different liveries painted on the side of the train. Travelling between brisbane and rockhampton twice a week, the tilt train is a. Bundaberg to brisbane 7 ways to travel via train, plane.
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. Spirit of queensland train brisbane to cairns travelonline. When all four 4 travel entitlements have been used up for the calendar year you will receive up to a 50% discount on the full adult rail fare on presentation of a current queensland pension concession card. All requests for free rail travel by a carer must be substantiated by a letter from a doctor, an association for people with a disability or a qld companion card. Bowen city, horse shoe bay, rose bay, queens beach. Our charter addresses five key areas our customers have told us are most important to them.
Queensland s favourite coastal destinations are easily accessible by the tilt train, the most modern passenger trains in australia. Virgin australia and qantas fly from bundaberg to brisbane 5 times a day. More information on fees can be viewed on the fare type pages. 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. The pass covers premium economy seats on the spirit of queensland only when booked within 7 days of travel, subject to availability. Brisbane to bundaberg 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane. Brisbane to cairns 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car. We have a wide range of fare options available, here is just a sample of some of our top fares and discounted offers. Tilt train brisbanerockhampton economy seat seniors. 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.
Power points are available at each seat and blankets and pillows are available on request. Engineered for high speed the tilt trains offer a quick and convenient way to get. The tilt train is called a tilt train as it has the ability to tilt 5 degrees in each direction, which allows passengers a. These trains are fully reserved seats and berths and you cannot board without an advance booking. Queensland rail electric tilt train business class experience. Bundaberg qld 4670 cairns travel centre railway station, bunda street. For more information including fare costs, please contact the. The lounge car on the spirit of queensland tilt train. Travel on the spirit of queensland or the tilt train to uncover the hidden treasures and mustsees of queensland s coastline. 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. 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.
Alternatively, queensland rail travel operates a train from brisbane roma street to cairns central station 3 times a week. Jul 02, 2012 the brisbane rockhampton tilt emu on the approach to bundaberg at a speed that looks pretty much like the imperial ton100mph. All nonessential travel is strongly discouraged at this time, to assist with the governments containment strategy for covid19. Though a lot of the major centres have bus routes, that are operated by the company that runs surfside in the gc.
Lodge an online customer enquiry form lodge an online lost property enquiry form call us. The spirit of queensland rail bed is seriously uncomfortable. Catching the tilt train would have been a relaxing way to travel, but getting about in regional areas without a car would have been a bit of a hassle. Brisbane to miriam vale 7 ways to travel via train, bus. Queensland rail holidays 20192020 by queensland rail travel.
Its so easy to travel with queensland rail as a group and its cost effective too. Queensland rail is always happy to receive your enquiries and feedback. Pass holders may upgrade to business seats on tilt train services rockhampton and bundaberg and any available sleeping berths upon payment of the applicable difference in fares. This unique outback rail experience departs cairns weekly, winding its way through the wet tropics area of the kuranda range and out through the savannah country to forsayth and back on one of our 4 day tours. 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. Queensland rail travel operates a train from brisbane roma street to miriam vale once daily.
A scenic rail trip allows you to make the most of your holiday, with every minute of the journey as much a. Use journey planner to calculate your translink plus airtrain fare. With the convenience of traditional or modern trains, a choice of travel classes to suit. What better way to add to your holiday experience than relaxing and taking in the picturesque scenery of the sunshine state from your comfortable. Enjoy one of our delicious meal packages on board the tilt train. Take the spirit of queensland or tilt train to some of these great destinations, with other sectors also available. 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. Tilt train queensland rail introduced australias first pair of tilting trains in 1998. 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. Travelling between brisbane, bundaberg and rockhampton, the tilt train fleet features personal entertainment, power points for laptops and computer games, a club car and. Visit the translink website to view all timetable and fare information on our. 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. Queensland rail holidays 202021 by queensland rail travel. Planning a queensland rail holiday is easy with our great selection.
Join a fully escorted ultimate outback queensland adventure tour designed to enhance your holiday experience by taking care of your. The queensland rail network offers safe and comfortable holiday travel. The electric tilt train cab railcar from 1998 the standard consist used by the electric tilt train from 6 november 1998. Brisbane to howard 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car.
Find long distance bus and coach services that provide travel to rural and remote queensland communities. The fare allows multiple stopovers in one direction aboard the tilt train and spirit of queensland with daylight seat travel and an overnight railbed sector included between brisbane to cairns. The spirit of queensland has a maximum speed of 160kmh and the entire trip takes 24 hours. Alternatively, premier motor service operates a bus from brisbane to howard once daily. The train makes the 1681km journey five times per week. Most bus companies also offer concession fares if you have a seniors card. Tilt train rail journey brisbane to rockhampton australian trains. Travel in comfort along queensland s stunning coastline onboard the spirit of queensland.
Severe weather events and natural disasters stop trains, damage our network and. Brisbane to tully and return on the spirit of queensland. Queensland rail travel is committed to supporting queenslanders by preventing the spread of covid19. On the spot fines can also be issued by translink to reduce fare. The brisbane rockhampton tilt emu on the approach to bundaberg at a speed that looks pretty much like the imperial ton100mph. Trip in august 2014 between innisfail and gladstone. 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. Queensland rail we aim to be australias best performing. All queensland pension concession card holders also receive up to 50% off all country link services nsw rail. Brisbane to tully and return on the spirit of queensland, train. Queensland rail travel operates a train from brisbane roma street to howard 6 times a week.
Travelling between brisbane and rockhampton, sit back, enjoy a smooth and comfortable ride and avoid the traffic onboard the tilt train. This only changed once the spirit of qld queensland had a major overhaul in the mid 2010s. The electric tilt trains have operated on the brisbane to rockhampton corridor for over seven years, reducing travel times by around twenty per cent. There are 7 ways to get from brisbane to miriam vale by train, bus, car or plane. Queenslands favourite coastal destinations are easily accessible by the tilt train, the most modern passenger trains in australia. In august 1999 a contract was awarded to walkers for two. Tilt train brisbanerockhampton economy seat seniors fare. The service is available on 64 of our newer trains. 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. Queensland rail travel staff will be able to meet customers requiring assistance at platform 10, roma street station, brisbane the meeting point is located near the top of the stairs and travelator on.
Travelling on the spirit of queensland train from brisbane to. 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 tilt train connects passengers with tourist destinations along the. Queensland rail abbreviated as qr is a railway operator in queensland, australia. South east queensland additional airtrain fares apply for travel to and from brisbane domestic and international airport. If a customer with a disability or other special care requirement is travelling on pensioner rail travel entitlements, their carer may also be eligible for free rail travel. A guide to train travel in australia train routes, times.