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Product Name: Passenger Services (Commuter and Long Distance)
Product Description
QR offers customers safe, comfortable and affordable rail travel throughout
Queensland.
The dedicated tourism arm of QR, Traveltrain Holidays offers the largest and
most comprehensive network of long distance and tourist trains in Australia,
delivering travel experiences to suit every traveller.
Services provided by passenger services include:
QR Citytrain: South
East Queensland’s
suburban and inter-urban commuter rail service.
Traveltrain Holidays:
QR’s long-distance
passenger rail services throughout Queensland.
Tourist Trains:
The Kuranda
Scenic Railway operating between Cairns and Kuranda; the Normanton to
Croydon
Gulflander; and the Cairns to Forsayth
Savannahlander.
Heritage Trains: QR’s Heritage Train excursions enable customers to relive train
travel from the past.
Kuranda Scenic Railway
Our world famous railway experience is a must-do when visiting Cairns and
Tropical North Queensland, Australia. You will discover the pioneering history
of the tropical north from way back in the late 1800's, be astounded by a
magnificent engineering feat and explore some of the great characters involved
in the construction of this great railway.
Through our website you can investigate your options for a fabulous Kuranda day
tour, make a reservation, visit our Gift Shop for exclusive shopping, follow our
journey through the wonderful rainforest of the Barron Gorge National Park, take
a tour of the charming Freshwater & Kuranda Stations and enjoy the history of
the Kuranda Scenic Railway. You can even view the plans of the original
carriages still in service today.
Gulflander
Fondly referred to as the old ‘tin hare’, the Gulflander is an award-winning
service, which operates between Normanton and Croydon.
Travellers can experience first hand the diverse landscapes and ancient
geological formations of the gulf country where cattle roam on large stations
and gold was once the main source of income for many locals.
A half-day journey, The Gulflander often stops for an impromptu morning tea
supplied by the locals and for photo opportunities at Norman River Bridge.
North Queensland Outback Rail Adventures
There are a number of different tours for you to choose, from 3 to 6 days. All
encompass the spirit of the outback with good old fashioned hospitality.
Head off on your Outback Rail Adventure from “Nowhere to Nowhere” aboard the
Gulflander, also fondly known to the locals as the “Rattler” and the “Tin Hare”.
Travelling from Normanton to Croydon, a distance of 152 kilometres, through some
of the most remote and inaccessible countryside on the Queensland map, you will
experience the amazing outback diversity from Wetlands and Grasslands to arid
Savannah country. Keep an eye out for native Australian Wildlife quenching their
thirst at the waterholes. This is old gold territory with a history to match the
incredible terrain. Opened in 1891 to join Normanton to the teeming Croydon
goldfields, the line has never been linked to the main Queensland Rail network.
Company Details
In 2007 Queensland Rail became a Company Government Owned Corporation, and is
now registered as a public company “QR Limited”.
QR Ltd is a $3 billion a year business, and one of Australia’s largest and most
modern transport... more
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