Linking the country and coastal towns to major cities. They appear below in case anyone finds them useful. The citytrain network is an integrated passenger and rail access service that extends from the centre of brisbane, south to beenleigh and varsity lakes. There is no need to book in advance, just buy your ticket at any station. Tickets and fares, timetables, network maps, accessibility, safety and other travel information for travel on nsw trainlink regional trains and coaches regional trains and coaches skip to main content. Rail map online historic railways, railroads and canals. South east queensland train, busway and light rail network. This site is like a library, you could find million book here by using search box in the header. Pages experience one of the most unique rail journeys in. Explore queensland holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. 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.
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 gulflander and the savannahlander. Queensland railways map showing ports and rail networks. The salisbury to beaudesert rail corridor forms part of the queensland governments longterm vision for the southeast queensland rail network. You can also click on the scrolling boxes at the bottom of the page to see the fantastic range of rail passes, trains, and. South east queensland is the area of queensland extending from the new south wales border in the south, to gympie in the north, and west from the coastline to dalby. Network map rediscover the luxury of time with a rail journey in queensland. The tilt train connects passengers with tourist destinations along the coastline between brisbane. Queenslands railway construction commenced in 1864, with the turning of the first sod of the. The queensland rail group including queensland rail abn 68 598 268 528 and queensland rail limited abn 71 2 181 090. These were all spun out into a separate entity in july 2010 and later privatised as aurizon. Choose from our escorted trips or experience the route of the legendary sunlander on an exciting journey through wide bay and the tropical north. Queensland rail holidays 202021 by queensland rail travel.
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. Box sections detail parcel carriage and delivery rates within queensland and interstate. Showing all railway stations, sidings, and mileage with heights above sea level. If you have any additionsupdates, please let me know at kerry. Proceeds from sales of these products go towards supporting rail trail development australia wide. Sunlover holidays loves queensland and you will too. Whether youre a first time train traveller or an experienced train enthusiast, a queensland rail journey is the perfect way to create unforgettable memories. Apr 20, 2015 a train station in brisbanes western suburbs is promoting a stronger sense of community by establishing a commuter library where travellers can exchange books. Book spectacular queensland rail tours and holiday packages with railway adventures. For more information or to book your outback journey call queensland rail travel on 1800 2 329 or visit.
Warm, laidback and heartbreakingly beautiful, its sweep of pristine beaches, luxuriant jungle and ethereal peaks conjure a southern shangrila. For services relating to the travel network, please visit queensland rail travel. A guide to train travel in australia train routes, times. An experience that allows you to unwind with stunning eternal vistas and provides vivid memories of your holiday to stay with you forever. Maps to help understand inland rail the entire route, individual projects and study areas. Simply search for your timetable and select the service information and map link station and network maps are located below, underneath each region. Rail motors, rail cars, emus and tilt trains of queensland book 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. Queensland statecontrolled roads and region maps department. The us map is a work in progress, and will take many years to complete. Seeing australia by train is an experience to savour, so book an australia train tickets today, and let the adventure begin. Discovering the living colour and natural beauty of a world heritagelisted rainforest thats millions of years old. Experience one of the most unique rail journeys in australia. Its just occurred to me that i havent posted a single map yet from my native land, terra australis so lets rectify that now with this map of brisbanes translink commuter rail service, supporting railbus service that complements that service, and busways dedicated roadways for commuter bus service brt.
Australian trains travelling by train throughout australia is a memorable and enjoyable experience. In my opinion the ultimate reference for the development tracing qld rail lines is john kerrs book the triumph of narrow guage a history of queensland railways 1990 inside the front cover is a map of all lines including those approved by parliament but not built. Mar 26, 2012 australia, brisbane, bus, cartography, commuter rail, gold coast, queensland, sunshine coast its just occurred to me that i havent posted a single map yet from my native land, terra australis so lets rectify that now with this map of brisbanes translink commuter rail service, supporting railbus service that complements that. Queensland coastal pass rail travel in coastal queensland. Qr also was responsible for all queensland freight services and from 2002 operated interstate services under the australian railroad group, interail and qr national brands. There can be many reasons for speed limitations or delays on our network, particularly in the south east queensland region. The app is simple to use and includes great features such as. Queensland rail travel has a comprehensive network of long distance and tourist trains extending along the. District boundaries maps department of transport and main. The maps enable users to identify relationships between roads, railways, local government areas, towns, cities and the departments operating districts and administrative regions.
We offer special concessions for travelling groups of ten or more. We sought community feedback in 2010 on a proposed alignment pdf, 1. For more information or to book your outback journey call queensland rail travel on 1800 2 329 or visit queenslandrailtravel. Rediscover the luxury of time with a rail journey in queensland. Train travel allows you to enjoy the vast landscape and beautiful scenery from the comfort of your carriage. The xplorer and xpt travel all around nsw and interstate. Click to take a look at the rail australia route map and the great southern rail route map. Our historical queensland maps and plans will assist with your research and planning.
The salisbury to beaudesert rail corridor forms part of the queensland governments longterm vision for the southeast queensland rail. Extent of the queensland railway network in 1925, queensland railways public timetable. Qld branch lines maps page 1 queensland forums railpage. Book an escorted savannah rail tour through queensland savannah country and experience three vastly different, characterfilled, heritage train journeys. Queensland rail brisbane 2020 all you need to know. Your rail holiday planning a rail holiday is easy with our varied. Please read the latest information on novel coronavirus covid19. Rail trails of victoria guide downloadable electronic pdf. The railway maps are produced by me matthew as a hobby, as is the website, so please bear with me if there are errors on the map or issues with the site as i try to produce updates. Fill in one or more of the fields below to find matching rail trails. Discovery pass unlimited rail travel in new south wales. Far north queensland s world heritagelisted rainforest, the wet tropics, are amongst the oldest on earth and home to an incredible array of plants and animals. Owned by the queensland government, it operates suburban and longdistance passenger services, as well as owning and maintaining approximately 6,600 kilometres of track. Queenslands first train station library builds community.
Report maintenance issues which have occurred on a train, train station or within the rail corridor instant access to the lost property form to report a lost item. The modern spirit of queensland train departs brisbane roma street station for cairns five days per. Queenslands first train station library builds community spirit. Queensland is full of hidden surprises just waiting to be discovered, and what better way to experience them than through the magic of rail. An experience that allows you to unwind with stunning eternal vistas and provides vivid memories of your holiday to. 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 railway maps are produced by me matthew as a hobby, as is the website. Queensland rail brisbane 2020 all you need to know before. Salisbury to beaudesert rail corridor study department of.
In general, you are able to book queensland rail travel services up to 325 days in advance. Information railmaponline is a free website that aims to provide an interactive map of all historic railways for the uk and us. Pages experience one of the most unique rail journeys in australia. Queensland rail is a railway operator in queensland, australia. 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. Escorted savannah rail tour savannahlander tours gulflander. 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. 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. Spirit of queensland train brisbane to cairns travelonline.
The queensland rail mobile app is an information hub to easily access key information vital to your rail journey available through the touch of your fingertips. Major cities and towns in this area include brisbane. Read online queensland rail standard specifications book pdf free download link book now. 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. 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.
This map depicts all the railway lines including the isolated normanton to croydon line. The guide to queensland roads which includes rest areas and traveller information is also available. Australian rail maps the website for planning rail, bus, tram and ferry travel all over australia featuring integrated maps of every passenger rail service in australia and a journey planner covering all train, tram, ferry and intertown bus services. Queensland rail offer specially discounted tickets for primary and secondary school students travelling to and from school. Network map timetable travel options rail fares concession fares groups our destinations policy centre travel centres. Please phone us for bookings within 2 hours of the train departure time. The uk map is mostly finished, although theres always room for improvement. I must say we did book at late notice like late afternoon for the next day and the gentleman that accepted our call, was most polite and accommodated all 5 of us in. When you have eliminated the javascript, whatever remains must be an empty page. Mar 19, 2019 read online queensland rail standard specifications book pdf free download link book now. Australia is a vast country, where distances between capital cities are lengthy and what better way to see the australian countryside than by train. Travelonline train info and booking options for the spirit of queensland. 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. The inland rail route will be about 1,700km in length including 1,200km of enhanced and upgraded tracks and 500km of new sections via regional victoria, new south wales and queensland.
All books are in clear copy here, and all files are secure so dont worry about it. Queensland has the best trains in australia and this pass is valid on the fast tilt train that connects brisbane and rockhampton. The safety of kuranda scenic rail customers is our priority. Discover the beautiful coastline and marvel at spectacular outback landscapes as you traverse queensland on an unforgettable rail holiday. Below is a list of older versions of the current regional maps. Tickets and fares, timetables, network maps, accessibility, safety and other travel information for travel on nsw trainlink regional trains and coaches regional trains. A train station in brisbanes western suburbs is promoting a stronger sense of community by establishing a commuter library where travellers can exchange books. The museum of lands, mapping and surveying is closed to visitors until further notice. Old online maps of queensland as a side effect of tracking down old and renamed queensland placenames i have come upon an assortment of online maps for various parts of queensland at various times.
Visit our website and book your rail pass or train tickets online today. Plan a trip with the the trip planner, see current sale fares and book your train ticket also view train timetables and see the onboard facilities for the xpt and xplorer trains. Online bookings for a service close 2 hours prior to the departure from the requested station. Image gallery of historical maps and plans, including maps to download. Australian trains rail and train journeys throughout. Queensland rail standard specifications pdf book manual. All seats are reserved, so you should book in advance. Extent of the queensland railway network in 1925 queensland. These a2 maps cover each of the 14 main roads districts now 12 regions.
Queensland rail travel is committed to supporting queenslanders by. Its so easy to travel with queensland rail as a group and its cost effective too. Call us for more info on our savannahlander and gulflander adventure tours today. Find all the train maps you will need to plan your exciting european adventure. Rail map of queensland whether its an indulgent break or a life changing adventure, queensland s tropical north offers an unforgettable experience. You can also view bus, train and ferry route maps on our journey planner. 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. Queensland rail 0 class diesel on a freight train at eagle junction. Apr 20, 2009 in my opinion the ultimate reference for the development tracing qld rail lines is john kerrs book the triumph of narrow guage a history of queensland railways 1990 inside the front cover is a map of all lines including those approved by parliament but not built. Download queensland rail standard specifications book pdf free download link or read online here in pdf. Nov 07, 2019 the queensland rail mobile app is an information hub to easily access key information vital to your rail journey available through the touch of your fingertips. Southeast queensland highways map queensland australia.
The maps show the statecontrolled road network, local government roads, local government boundaries, railways, rivers, creeks, dams and towns. The discovery pass can be used on nsw trainlink train and coach services in new south wales, queensland, victoria and the australian capital territory, although travel within new south wales is the primary focus of this rail pass. Qr traveltrain long distance trains and connecting buses in queensland are. 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. Queensland rail have developed a unique and interactive app to give customers the opportunity to listen to commentary while they sit back, relax and take in the many historical sites onboard the kuranda scenic railway.