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Tilt Trains 

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


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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.


Accommodation types

Business seating (Cairns service)

  • The Cairns Tilt Train service offers business seating for all customers.
  • The two by one seating configuration offers roomy reclinable seats that allow you to stretch out and relax.
  • Each seat has its own personal entertainment system which provides a range of audio and video entertainment options including comedy, movies, childrens entertainment and current affairs.
  • A special Driver Cam and Journey Progress Display also allow you to enjoy an upfront view and monitor your journey.
  • Keep your laptop computer, portable gaming device or camera charged, with 240 volt power points available for each seat.
  • All business seats face in the direction of travel and feature a fold down table and foot rest.
  • Blankets and pillows are available on request

Illustration of Business Style Seating with in seat entertainment (Brisbane-Cairns)

Business seating
Cairns Tilt Train

Business seating (Rockhampton and Bundaberg services)

Customers can choose to travel in either economy or business seating.

  • Business seat carriages feature a two by one seating configuration with roomy reclinable seats that allow you to stretch out and relax.
  • All business seat customers receive a complimentary newspaper or magazine and juice upon boarding.
  • Watch movies on the overhead monitors or enjoy audio entertainment.
  • Keep your laptop computer, portable gaming device or camera charged, with a 240 volt power points available at each seat.
  • All business seats face the direction of travel and feature a fold out table and foot rest.
  • Blankets and pillows area available upon request.

Illustration of Business Style Seating with in seat entertainment (Brisbane-Cairns)

Business seating
Rockhampton and Bundaberg Tilt Trains

Economy seating (Rockhampton and Bundaberg services)

  • Economy seat carriages feature a two by two seating configuration with reclinable seating.
  • Enjoy movie screenings on the overhead monitors or listen to audio entertainment.
  • All economy seats face the direction of travel and include a fold down table and foot rest.

Illustration of a Economy Seating

Economy seating
Rockhampton and Bundaberg Tilt Trains

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