
RAIL AUSTRALIA - TILT TRAIN
RAIL AUSTRALIA
- Rail Australia General Information
- Rail Passes
- The Ghan, NT & SA
- The Indian Pacific, Sydney-Perth-Adelaide
- The Southern Spirit, Transcontinental
- The Sunlander, Brisbane-Cairns
- The Tilt Train, Queensland
- Reef & Rail Cruise, 9 days
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Great Australian Train Journeys
TILT TRAIN
- Introduction
- Service & Schedules
- Features
Travelling along Queensland's coast, Australia's most innovative train, the Tilt Train, is a comfortable and relaxing way for guests to access some of Queensland's most popular coastal destinations, like Hervey Bay for whale watching, World Heritage Listed Fraser Island, the Great Barrier Reef and the stunning Whitsunday Islands.

Brisbane to Cairns service
Access Queensland's favourite holiday destinations in speed and comfort aboard Australia's most modern & innovative train, the Tilt Train. Travelling between Brisbane and Cairns, the Tilt Train offers a comfortable and relaxing way for guests to experience Queensland. With in seat dining and personal entertainment systems throughout, the Tilt Train is sure to provide a pleasant and relaxed journey.
Only cash (AUD $), Visa and MasterCard credit cards are accepted onboard. Personal and travellers cheques are not accepted and EFTPOS is not available. Guests are advised to bring cash for the journey to buy drinks and meals if they do not hold any of these cards.
Schedule
Cairns Tilt Train – Northbound Timetable
- Departs BRISBANE to Cairns on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:25 pm and arrives in Cairns at 6:20 pm the next day.
Cairns Tilt Train – Southbound Timetable
- Departs CAIRNS to Brisbane on Sunday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:15 am and arrives in Brisbane at 9:35 am the next day.
Valid 20 April 2008 - 31 March 2009
All times are local times and may be subject to change without notice
Business Seating with reclining seats in 2x1 seating configuration- Personal entertainment system for each passenger featuring 12 channels of entertainment including movies, kids entertainment, lifestyle television, music and audio programs, and a journey progress display with driver camera
- Overhead reading lights
- A power point for each passenger suitable for laptops, computer games and other personal electronic devices
- Secured overhead lockers and luggage racks
- Club Car and in-seat dining
Brisbane to Rockhampton service
Running between Brisbane and Rockhampton, the Tilt Train can connect you with holiday destinations and major centres throughout South East and Central Queensland, such as the Fraser Coast and Gladstone the access point to Heron Island. State-of-the-art facilities and quality catering will ensure your journey is a memorable one, while frequent services provide total flexibility.
Only cash (AUD $), Visa and MasterCard credit cards are accepted onboard. Personal and travellers cheques are not accepted and EFTPOS is not available. Guests are advised to bring cash for the journey to buy drinks and meals if they do not hold any of these cards.
Schedule
Rockhampton Tilt Train – Northbound Timetable
- Departs BRISBANE to Rockhampton from Sunday to Friday at 11:00 am and arrives in Rockhampton at 6:25 pm the same day.
Rockhampton Tilt Train – Southbound Timetable
- Departs ROCKHAMPTON to Brisbane daily at 7:15 am and arrives in Brisbane at 2:40 pm the same day.
Valid 20 April 2008 - 31 March 2009
All times are local times and may be subject to change without notice
Features
- Business Seating with reclining seats with built in foot rests in a 2x1 seating configuration
- Economy Seating with reclining seats with built in foot rests 2x2 seating configuration in coach style carriage
- Secured overhead lockers and luggage racks
- Overhead reading lights
- Laptop connections
- In-seat audio facilities
- Overhead TV/Video
- Club Car and in-seat dining
- Business Seating
- Economy Seating
Price
Please request the price for the time you wish to travel


