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About us

Founded in 1865, Queensland Rail is dedicated to increasing rail patronage through improved reliability, frequency of services and making rail travel the transport mode of choice in Queensland. We are​ committed to building a better passenger business by connecting with customers, improving frontline services and facilitating Queensland’s growth and development.

With more than 700,000 customer journeys on our long distance rail network including our tourist trains per year, our Queensland Rail Travel network plays an important role in connecting regional Queensland. Offering the largest and most comprehensive network of long distance and tourist trains in Australia our services extend along the Queensland coastline from Brisbane to Cairns and West to Charleville, Longreach and Mount Isa, more than 6,500 kilometres of track and 72 stations.

Step aboard and travel in comfort as you discover Queensland by rail.

Spirit of Queensland

Redefining the modern rail travel experience with a comfortable and convenient way to access spectacular holiday destinations between Brisbane to Cairns.

Spirit of the Outback

The perfect Outback Queensland experience begins onboard the Spirit of the Outback, a journey through ever-changing scenery and rugged terrain between Brisbane and Longreach.

The Westlander

​​Discover the true pioneering spirit of Queensland's famous outback as you follow in the path of Queensland's famed explorers onboard The Westlander.

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