Media centre

​​​​​​​

Welcome to Queensland Rail's one-stop shop for journalists and other members of the media. This site features the latest media releases, information and campaigns.

Media enquiries

  • For media enquiries from accredited media outlets and journalists, please contact the media team on media@qr.com.au or 0459 226 970
  • For all other customer related enquiries please visit our contact page.

Queensland Rail on social media

Be kept up to date with our latest news and information.

We monitor our social media accounts from 6.00am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, and 9am to 5.00pm - Saturday and Sunday.

 facebook.com/QueenslandRail

 @QueenslandRail

@queenslandrail

Queensland Rail

Latest media releases​​

  
  
  
Comments
Queensland Rail records sweetest year in freight transport
  
6/03/2024
In 2023, the Queensland Rail network was used to transport more than 1.4 million tonnes of sugar, the most recorded since 2019.
Full steam ahead for family fun onboard historic locomotive
  
6/03/2024
The nostalgia of steam travel returns, with Queensland Rail excited to announce that it will operate regular heritage charter services in 2024.
Next generation of rail workers on track for successful future
  
5/03/2024
Queensland Rail has welcomed 86 fresh faces with new apprentices and graduates embarking on their careers with one of the largest employers in the state.
Mount Isa line reopens following ex-Tropical Cyclone Kirrily
  
28/02/2024
The Mount Isa line reopened last night, following significant flooding that caused major damage to two kilometres of track between Nelia (east of Julia Creek) and Cloncurry.
Queensland Rail celebrates connecting communities for 160 years
  
23/02/2024
Queensland Rail is celebrating the 160th anniversary of construction of the first section of railway in Queensland.
Bad behaviour called out – Do you need train etiquette training?
  
22/02/2024
Vaping on board, feet and bags on the seats, playing music or gasbagging loudly were some of the top bad train etiquette behaviours called out by Queensland Rail customers last year.
1 - 6Next