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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.
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 Mount Isa:
Sun & Thurs at 1:30pmDuration: 21 hrs
Distance: 977 kmsDeparts Townsville:
Wed & Sat at 12:40pm
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.
< Direction of Travel
Destinations
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
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 Inlander 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
phone 1800 806 468
International Agents
phone +61 (7) 3235 5444
Fax +61 (7) 3235 1309
Sales and Marketing Department
phone + 61 (7) 3235 3307
Visit us at www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au