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.

Overview

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.

Discover the pioneering spirit of Queensland’s outback aboard

The Westlander, travelling from Brisbane to Toowoomba and across the Great

Dividing Range, through the rich farmlands of the Darling Downs to Charleville.

A RailBus connection is available from Charleville to Cunnamulla and Quilpie.

Frequency and Timetable

Route: Brisbane to Charleville

Distance: 777 kms

Duration: 17 hrs

Departs Brisbane:

Tue & Thurs at 7:15pm

Departs Charleville:

Wed & Fri at 6:15pm

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

Lounge CarLight snacks available for purchase.

Tea / Coffee facilities available.

Car A | Car B36 Economy Seats.

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Destinations

Charleville

Soak up the history and heritage in the township of

Charleville.

• Visit the Charleville’s Cosmos Centre and view the

night sky like never before through powerful Meade

telescopes with experienced guides to tell you the

interesting facts about the night sky.

• Meet the endangered Bilby and learn about the

struggle to ensure the survival of this iconic little

Australian at the Bilby Experience.

• Take a ‘Scones & Stories’ tour at historic Hotel

Corones.

• Step back in time at the Historic House, filled with a

historic collection include working gramophones,

clothing and tools from the town and surrounding

stations. The machinery collection includes a Dennis

Fire Engine, Rail Ambulance, and a replica Cobb & Co

Coach.

Destinations

Roma

Roma offers a touch of cosmopolitan lifestyle, with a

relaxed country charm.

• Take a walk along the heritage-listed Heroes' Avenue,

which is planted with more than 100 bottle trees. Each

tree is a memorial to a local soldier who lost their life

in WW1.

• Get a taste of the outback at the southern

hemisphere's largest sale yards.

• Visit the Big Rig Oil and Gas Interpretative Centre and

Night Show for an interactive insight into the local oil

drilling and exploration.

• Head to the Mount Abundance Homestead, built in

1860, and the site of the region's first settlement.

• Join a local tour to explore the hidden wonders and

secluded gorges of the nearby Carnarvon Ranges,

Aboriginal rock art, dinosaur plants, and enchanting

wildlife.

Destinations

Cunnamulla

A town rich in history, heritage and natural wonders and

the Cunnamulla Fella, who sits proudly on his pedestal

and welcomes visitors to the area.

Stay at local farm stay, visit a date farm and winery and

relax in the therapetic in an artesian mud bath.

Quilpie

Home to “The Jewel of the Outback”, the beautiful boulder

opal. Visit the literal “End of the Railway Line”, the old

Powerhouse Museum and the Mini Museum at the airport,

dedicated to the old woolscour and the unexpected

landing of Amy Johnson.

Those ready for action can spend the day fossicking for

opals, climb and explore Baldy Top and Table Top Lookout

or go four wheel driving through the endless landscape

that is Australia’s Outback.

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

PensionerQueensland Pension Card Holder utilising state entitlements

Australian Pensioner Interstate Pension Concession cards accepted.

Students16 years and over enrolled in accredited secondary or tertiary education

with approved identification.

International

BackpackerInternational Passport and Backpacker entitlement card

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

• 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.

The Westlander Luggage allowed per person

Economy Seat One (1) 20 kilogram item

How to book

✓ Via your preferred Wholesaler | Inbound

operator

✓ Direct with Queensland Rail Travel

Domestic Travel Agents

reservations@qr.com.au

phone 1800 806 468

International Agents

bookings@qr.com.au

phone +61 (7) 3235 5444

Fax +61 (7) 3235 1309

Sales and Marketing Department

queenslandrailtravel@qr.com.au

phone + 61 (7) 3235 3307

Visit us at www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au