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 The Cairns (Diesel) Tilt Train
 The Rockhampton (Electric) Tilt Train The Tilt Train is a Queensland Rail train running the coast of Queensland, from Brisbane to Rockhampton and Cairns. Image File history File links Tilt_train. ...
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Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1077x808, 191 KB) Summary Rockhampton Tilt Train, January 2006. ...
Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1077x808, 191 KB) Summary Rockhampton Tilt Train, January 2006. ...
QR, formerly known as Queensland Rail and Queensland Railways, is the corporation responsible for the operation and maintenance of the railway system in the State of Queensland, Australia. ...
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Brisbane is the capital and most populous city in the state of Queensland, Australia. ...
Mayor Margaret Strelow Area 187 km² Population 59,120 (2003) (ABS) Time zone UTC + 10 Latitude Longitude 23°22. ...
Cairns () is a regional city and Local Government Area located in Queensland, Australia. ...
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Brisbane to Rockhampton Starting in 1997, the electric Tilt Train ran from Brisbane to Rockhampton. With a top speed of 165 km/h, and the ability to tilt five degrees in each direction, the Tilt Train became the fastest train in Australia. The train operates on the main North Coast Line and stops at a few major cities such as Gympie, Maryborough, Bundaberg, Gladstone and Rockhampton. The electric tilt trains run in a multiple unit configuration. 1997 (MCMXCVII in Roman) is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
Brisbane is the capital and most populous city in the state of Queensland, Australia. ...
Mayor Margaret Strelow Area 187 km² Population 59,120 (2003) (ABS) Time zone UTC + 10 Latitude Longitude 23°22. ...
Kilometre per hour (American spelling: kilometer per hour) is a unit of both speed (scalar) and velocity (vector). ...
The North Coast line is a long distance and inter-urban railway line in Queensland, Australia running through to the north of Brisbane along the Sunshine Coast, to as far north as Cairns. ...
The city of Gympie is located in south eastern Queensland, Australia, and is approximately 170 kilometers north of the state capital, Brisbane. ...
Maryborough is a city and Local Government Area located on the Mary River in South East Queensland, Australia, approximately 300 kilometres north of the state capital, Brisbane. ...
Bundaberg (pop. ...
Auckland Inlet, with the Power House in the background Gladstone Marina, with the RG Tanna Coal Terminal (formerly Clinton Coal Facility) in the background Gladstone is an industrial city on the coast of Central Queensland, Australia. ...
A classic Belgian multiple unit of type 74 A multiple unit (MU) is a passenger train whose carriages have their own motors, either diesel (DMUs) or electric (EMUs), and do not need to be hauled by a locomotive, and can be coupled with other similar units to operate together, in...
Rockhampton to Cairns (Brisbane to Cairns) The original electric Tilt Train could only run as far as Rockhampton, because the tracks past there were not electrified, but its success led to a diesel version being developed in 2002, which could run to Cairns. In contrast to the Rockhampton Tilt, the Cairns Tilt is a push/pull locomotive based train, although the two are superficially similar in design to the untrained eye. For the Cusco album, see 2002 (album). ...
Facilities The Brisbane-Rockhampton Tilt Train has business or economy class seating, with regular trolley service. On the Brisbane-Cairns Tilt Train, there are personal entertainment screens and a club car.
Current status Due to a derailment of the Cairns Tilt Train in November 2004, all Tilt Train services are limited to a maximum speed of 100 km/h. This is likely to remain in place until track upgrades and the activation of ATP once again allows for full speed operation. An Automatic train protection system is a technical installation on railway lines and trains to ensure safe operation in presence of human failures. ...
Electric Tilt Train Overhaul Queensland Rail moved into the 21st Century with the introduction of Australia’s first pair of Tilt Trains in 1998. The Electric Tilt Trains have operated on the Brisbane to Rockhampton corridor for over seven years reducing travel times by around twenty per cent.
After 1.5 million passenger journeys, the two trains underwent an extensive $8.3 million refurbishment program at QR Mayne Depot in Brisbane. Minister for Transport, Hon. Paul Lucas said that, "The work will provide train travelers with a more comfortable and accessible travel experience and ensure the Tilt Trains continue to provide an efficient and reliable service." The first set to be overhauled, The City of Maryborough, was withdrawn from service on January 30, 2006. The team at Mayne worked hard to maintain a tight eight week overhaul schedule.
A shortened Sunlander-style train replaced the affected Tilt Train service running as close as possible to the current Tilt Train schedule. Mr. Lucas assured people traveling during the refurbishment period they would not be inconvenienced. "The replacement train will run to the same timetable and offer a similar passenger experience. While there won't be business class seating, passengers will still enjoy video entertainment and have access to meals and refreshments." The replacement service ran: • Brisbane – Rockhampton: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday • Rockhampton – Brisbane: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday • Brisbane – Bundaberg: Tuesday and Thursday • Bundaberg – Brisbane: Monday, Wednesday and Friday
The Tilt Train emerged from Mayne with a fresh new look. New carpet, flooring, seat covers and curtains were installed, Liquid Crystal Displays (LCD) replaced existing Television Units, new reading lights were installed and upgraded audio-visual control units replaced existing units to improve headset sound clarity. High visibility handrails, seat-back grab rails, and signage assisted passengers with disabilities to meet current Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) requirements. Essential maintenance was also performed during overhaul.
The City of Maryborough was overhauled and returned to revenue service, working Tilt Train #Q301 to Rockhampton on Thursday, April 27, 2006. The City of Rockhampton was withdrawn from service for overhaul the same day.
Click here to view a photo of The City of Maryborough under overhaul at QR Mayne Depot.
See also A tilting train is a train with a tilting mechanism that enables increased speed on regular railroad tracks. ...
QR, formerly known as Queensland Rail and Queensland Railways, is the corporation responsible for the operation and maintenance of the railway system in the State of Queensland, Australia. ...
External links - Tilt Train Website
- Sydney Morning Herald article on Tilt Train derailment
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