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Latest media releases​​

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Major maintenance on regional rail means short term closure
  
27/03/2024
Queensland Rail crews are gearing up for mega maintenance projects during a temporary closure of the North Coast rail line on the Regional network from 9 to 17 April 2024.
Updated Queensland Rail statement on asbestos present in an Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) train
  
27/03/2024
Queensland Rail has reassured customers that the Electric Multiple Units (EMUs) trains are safe to return to service following the discovery of asbestos in a unit last week.
Queensland Rail statement on asbestos present in an Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) train
  
22/03/2024
Queensland Rail has launched a full investigation following a detection of asbestos present in an Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) train.
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.
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