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Tilt Train 

 
 
 
Tilt Train

If you're seeking a more modern rail experience, then the Tilt Train is your choice.


Seats Facilities Dining Timetable Fares

Route:

Brisbane to Cairns

Distance:

1691 km

Frequency:

Twice weekly & daily

Duration:

23 hours, 55 minutes

 

The innovative Tilt Train travels at high speed, offering passengers a smooth and comfortable ride thanks to the tilt technology.

You can take the Tilt Train to your favourite Queensland coastal destinations between Brisbane and Rockhampton, and between Brisbane and Cairns.

Whether you're heading for the Great Barrier Reef, Fraser Island, Hervey Bay or any beauty spot in between, the Tilt Train is the perfect choice. Ideal for shorter daytime trips the Tilt Train will get you there efficiently, ensuring you don't miss a moment of scenery along the way.

Tilt Train announcement

We're purchasing another Tilt Train and upgrading our existing fleet.

Our new trains will include sleeper carriages, as well as flat-seat sleepers, a club lounge, dining car and new power cars. They'll feature more comfortable carriages, better entertainment systems and improved disability access, which we will couple with improvements in customer service. Click for more information.

Reintroduction of the third weekly Tilt Train Cairns Service

Queensland Rail will reintroduce an extra Cairns Tilt Train service in September 2011, when its second diesel Tilt Train rejoins the fleet.

This reinstated service will commence operation on Wednesday 7 September 2011 from Brisbane and will be available for travel until Friday 27 January 2012.

This train was suspended in November 2008 and is currently being overhauled as part of the Rollingstock Development Program to provide the latest passenger comforts.

We thank customers for their patience as we work to provide better services across the state.

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