Overview
The information in this presentation has been designed to increase your knowledge of Queensland Rail Travel, and its train journeys. Whether your customers are a first time train traveller or an experienced train enthusiast, a Queensland Rail journey is the perfect way to create unforgettable memories. Network Map
Step on board and travel in comfort to a range of destinations. Each journey will have you discovering Queensland from the rainforest to the reef and the city to the outback.
Queensland Rail Travel is Australia’s most comprehensive rail network with five long distance services and two tourist trains. Experience the heritage and natural treasures of North Queensland’s rugged inland aboard The Inlander.
From the tropical city of Townsville, travel through Charters Towers, over the Great Dividing Range onto Cloncurry and the mining centre of Mount Isa. Frequency and Timetable
Route: Townsville to Mount Isa
Departs Townsville: Distance: 977 kms Wed & Sat at 12:40pm
Duration: 21 hrs Departs Mount Isa: Sun & Thurs at 1:30pm Economy Seat
Economy Seat • Reclinable travel seat facing the direction of travel • Double configuration seating • Overhead lockers and luggage racks available ▪ Showers and toilets located at the end of each carriage ▪ Drinking fountain located in each carriage
Lounge Car provides • Club seats to relax, read and simply watch the scenery pass by. • Self service tea, coffee facilities available • Confectionary items available for purchase
Complimentary snack pack • Delivered to seat, depending on sector of travel Example – Breakfast: cereal with milk, juice and piece of fruit. Lunch | Dinner: Sandwich, piece of confectionary, small cake, piece of fruit, juice. Economy Seat
Entertainment is available on portable tablets. Including a selection of movies, documentaries, TV Shows and music . A 3-hour limit may apply due to limited number available for use. Carriage Layout
Car A | Car B 36 Economy Seats.
Lounge Car Light snacks available for purchase. Tea / Coffee facilities available.
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Mount Isa
Shaped by its rich mineral bounty and mining heritage, the Isa is a city unlike any other.
Visit the local attractions in Mount Isa including:
• Hard Times Underground Mine Tour • Lake Moondarra • Mount Isa Underground Hospital • Mount Isa School of Air • Outback at Isa • Riversleigh Fossil Centre
Come to the Isa during one of the biggest rodeo’s in the Southern Hemisphere – Mount Isa Rodeo.
Venture further from Mount Isa to Adel’s Grove located near Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park and the World Heritage Riversleigh Fossil site. Destinations
Charters Towers
Don your cowboy boots and take a step back in time in Charters Towers filled with history. Join a guided tour, pan for gold, catch a drive-in movie or round up Texas Longhorn cattle in an old-school wagon.
Hughenden
Visit “Hughie”, the seven metre-tall Muttaburrasaurus, and an impressive fossil collection at the Flinders Discovery Centre.
Richmond
Home to Kronosaurus Korner, that has a collection of dinosaur and marine reptile fossils and has earned the reputation of being one of the finest fossil institutions in the world.
Cloncurry
Visit the John Flynn Place Museum and Art Gallery that celebrates the visionary bush clergyman John Flynn who pioneered the creation of the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Our Customers
Train travellers are:
✓ Wanting to see more of Australia ✓ Taking the time to relax and explore ✓ Including a rail journey as part of a holiday to Outback Queensland. ✓ Travelling to see family, friends or to an event across Queensland.
Rail travellers include: • Adults • Groups • Families • Seniors • Students • International Travellers Fare Types
Adult 16 years and over
Child 4-15 years
Infant Under 4 years
Senior State or Territory Government Senior Card Holder
Queensland Queensland Pension Card Holder utilising state entitlements Pensioner
Australian Pensioner Interstate Pension Concession cards accepted.
16 years and over enrolled in accredited secondary or tertiary education Students with approved identification.
International International Passport and Backpacker entitlement card Backpacker
For further information please refer to Concessions Quick Link on the Trade Toolbox Accessibility
Due to narrow doors and aisle ways the service has limited accessible provisions. A small wheelchair is available for onboard use.
For more information please contact our team or visit queenslandrailtravel.com.au Luggage
The Inlander Luggage allowed per person
Economy Seat One (1) 20 kilogram item
• Checked luggage up to 20 kilograms (max) • Must measure 180 linear centimetres (max) • Plus one (1) small hand held luggage per customer (7 kilograms max.) • Checked luggage closes 30 minutes prior to departure. • At unattended stations, onboard staff will check luggage in. How to book ✓ Via your preferred Wholesaler | Inbound operator ✓ Direct with Queensland Rail Travel
Domestic Travel Agents [email protected] phone 1800 806 468 International Agents [email protected]
phone +61 (7) 3606 6630
Sales and Marketing Department
[email protected] phone + 61 (7) 3072 0790 Visit us at www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au