A statement from Queensland Rail Head of Regional, Jim Benstead:
Queensland Rail is pleased to advise that the Mount Isa line between Oonoomurra and Cloncurry has partially reopened to rail traffic today following the derailment of a third-party freight train on Wednesday (17 August).
The first freight train scheduled to go through this evening, while Queensland Rail Inlander services will resume from next week.
Thanks to the efforts of Queensland Rail workers in collaboration with the relevant third-party operators, crews were able to complete the removal of all remaining wagons and commence repairs to the track and electrical equipment.
Recovery works will continue over the weekend to enable a full resumption of services.
Queensland Rail thanks customers, freight partners, and the community for their ongoing patience and assistance as crews continue to work to fully restore the line.
ENDS