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tilt train

If you’re seeking a more modern rail experience, then the Tilt Train is your choice.

cairns tilt train announcement

QR expects to introduce an extra Cairns Tilt Train service in early 2011, when our second diesel Tilt Train rejoins the fleet. This train was damaged in a level crossing collision in November 2008, and is currently being overhauled to provide the latest passenger comforts upon its re-introduction to service. We thank customers for their patience as we work to provide better services across the state.


accommodation types


business class seat

TILT TRAIN - BRISBANE TO CAIRNS SERVICE

Illustration of a Business Class Seat (Brisbane to Cairns)

  • Business Class offers large business style reclining seats in a two by one seating configuration, where you can stretch out and relax.
  • Each seat has a personal entertainment system providing movies, and a variety children's channel as well as multiple audio options ranging from comedy to current affairs.
  • Passengers can also watch the view from the driver's compartment with Driver Cam, or view the Journey Progress Display.
  • There are power points (240 volt AC) at every second seat for laptop computers, cameras or game consoles. A fold down table and foot rest is provided. Blankets and pillows are available upon request.
  • All Business Class seats face the direction of travel. 

 

TILT TRAIN - BRISBANE / BUNDABERG / ROCKHAMPTON SERVICE

Illustration of a Business Class seat (Brisbane to Rockhampton)

  • Business Class offers large business-style reclining seats in a two by one seating configuration, where you can stretch out and relax.
  • Every second Business Class seat has a power point (240 volt AC) suitable for laptop computers, digital cameras or game consoles.
  • Business Class passengers receive a complimentary newspaper or magazine and juice when boarding, and in-seat service during the journey. The attendant call button, entertainment system and seat adjustment controls are located in the arm rest fold out table and a foot rest is also provided.
  • Travellers can purchase a range of meals and snacks, confectionery and refreshments from the menu.
  • All Business Class seats face the direction of travel.

economy class seat

Illustration of an Economy Class Seat

TILT TRAIN - BRISBANE / BUNDABERG / ROCKHAMPTON SERVICE


  • All Economy Class carriages offer two seats either side of the central aisle.
  • The entertainment system and seat adjustment controls are located in the arm rest and a fold down table and foot rest is also provided.
  • All Economy Class seats face the direction of travel

service & facilities


Only cash (AUD $), traveller's cheques (AUD $), credit cards (Visa and Master Card only) and debit cards are accepted onboard Traveltrain services. Personal cheques and scheme cards including gift cards are not accepted and EFTPOS is not available. Guests are advised to bring cash for the journey to purchase drinks and meals. Traveltrain is working towards providing customers with electronic facilities in the future.

  • Showers

    Showers are only located on the Cairns Tilt Train service, at the end of Car F and Car G.
  • Toilets

    Are provided at the end of all sleeping and sitting cars in all Traveltrain services.

food & drinks


tilt train - brisbane to cairns Service

  • Galley Car

    The galley provides quality takeaway meals, hot and cold snacks and a liquor service. Newspapers, magazines and souvenirs are also available for purchase.
    click to view the Tilt Train menu
  • Drinking Fountains

    Drinking fountains provided at the leading end of most cars.

tilt train - brisbane / bundaberg / rockhampton Service

  • Trolley Service

    A trolley service to your seat is provided for Economy Class passengers serving light refreshments, confectionery and drinks during the journey.
    click to view the Tilt Train menu
  • Drinking Fountains

    Drinking fountains provided at the leading end of most cars.

passengers with disabilities


The Tilt Trains have been designed to provide easy access for passengers with disabilities.

Our onboard staff are available to aid passengers with special needs including assisting them when boarding and disembarking, moving to and from their seat, sleeping berth, accessing the toilets and shower entrance, and if required, serve meals to their seats.

However, our onboard staff cannot lift passengers in any way or provide any form of nursing assistance such as giving injections, medication, helping passengers on or off the toilet pedestal, and washing passengers. Should a passenger require assistance of this kind it is the responsibility of the passenger to arrange for a carer to travel with them.

If you require assistance or you are travelling with your wheelchair, please contact Traveltrain Holidays on 1300 131 722, so necessary arrangements may be made.

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