Bundaberg Tilt Train back on track

• From 2 September 2024, Queensland Rail’s Bundaberg Tilt Train will be reinstated to its full timetable following essential maintenance works.
• The works have bolstered the safety, reliability, and longevity of the service.
• The Rockhampton Tilt Train will also return to 15 one-way services per week.
• Bookings for the services from 2 September are now open via the Queensland Rail website.

Link to overlay vision of works at Gracemere Depot

Queensland Rail is bringing back nine one-way Bundaberg Tilt Train services per week after they were temporarily suspended for essential maintenance in July 2023.

The Rockhampton Tilt Train will also return to 15 one-way services per week after it was temporarily reduced to 10 one-way services during the maintenance period.

Works included extensive maintenance to the traction and braking systems, carriage couplings and other mechanical improvements.

While maintenance works were underway, the timetable was supplemented by additional Spirit of Queensland services to offset the reduction in Tilt Train services.

With both the Bundaberg and Rockhampton Tilt Trains returning to their full timetable, the Spirit of Queensland will go back to eight one-way services per week.

Services will return from 2 September 2024.

Queensland Rail offers a range of concession types, which are available on the online booking system.

Visit queenslandrailtravel.com.au to make a booking or call 1800 872 467.

Quotes attributable to the Minister for Transport and Main Roads Bart Mellish:

“Safety is Queensland Rail’s number one priority and the works delivered over the last 14-months have bolstered the safety and reliability of the Electric Tilt Train fleet.

“It’s great to see the Bundaberg Tilt Train back on track, connecting thousands of customers between Bundaberg and Brisbane to family and friends, medical appointments, and tourism experiences.”

Quotes attributable to Member for Bundaberg Tom Smith:

“We know how important these services are to the people of Bundaberg and I’m pleased to see these works complete, allowing the Tilt Trains to operate for many more years to come.”

“We would like to thank the community for their patience as crews worked to deliver intensive maintenance to the traction and braking systems, carriage couplings and other mechanical improvements within the dedicated timeframe.”

Quotes attributable to Queensland Rail CEO Kat Stapleton:

“We are encouraging customers to get back onboard the Tilt Trains with bookings for travel from 2 September, now available,” she said.

“We look forward to welcoming back our customers onboard the Tilt Trains.”

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Media contact - Minister Mellish office - 0466 620 176