ICE 157 was the first unit withdrawn back in late 2017 and resides at the Ipswich Workshops with partner 153. QR owned locomotives include 2410, 2411, 2413 (rebuilt to 2900 class), 2414 and 2415. Below: 2158 hauling EMU87 to Maryborough as train 4M91 seen at Eudlo before the unit was assessed at Downer EDI in town. Stored in good condition after partial restoration initiated by the previous custodian. New Generation Rollingstock (NGR) fleet is operated by Queensland Rail however it is maintained, serviced, and repaired by Qtectic at the purpose-built NGR Maintenance Centre at Wulkuraka, west of Ipswich. Queensland Railways was the first operator in the world to adopt a narrow gauge (in this case 1,067mm or 3ft6in) for a main line,[1] and this remains the systemwide gauge within Queensland today. Upon arrival at the Workshops, the nominated units are stripped prior to scrap with many electrical and mechanical parts recovered from the units to keep existing EMUs operational. Photos: Anton Giebels, Above: 1774 hauling ICE151/154 to Ipswich Workshops past Redbank (from FIS) on run 4598 (08/09/2020). The project was initially costed at $195 million and allowed for the operation of five services a week. The fibreglass cab moulds were still fitted at the non-driving end, but not fitted out. More stickers are present within the train as well. [32] By January 2019, 30 were in store. The Queensland Train Manufacturing Program will support South East Queensland's population and economic growth, as well as Cross River Rail and the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Right: 2152 and 2158 hauling EMUs 03/84/09 through Buranda to Ipswich Workshops on 4598 (17/10/2019), Above: 2410 and 1723 hauling EMU06 from Ipswich Workshops to Fisherman Islands for storage (09/05/2019). [21][22], As of March 2020, they operate passenger services across the City network except for the Beenleigh, Ferny Grove and Rosewood lines. They operated services around Brisbane as well as being allocated to Mackay, Townsville and Cairns. The first arrived at the Port of Brisbane in February 2016. Queensland Rail has contracted Dassault Systemes' Quintiq to help manage its expanded fleet of trains as part of a major investment in expanding its commuter services. If you have any Information or photos you would like to share on any of the Railmotors on my list . Converted locomotives include 2413 and 2152. They are currently stored at the North Ipswich workshops. First class sleeper MAS 1487: Converted to a Q Class combined Dining and Bar Car, seating 28 people. 1051 is still awaiting reassembly and repainting after undertaking heavy overhaul including brakes, a welded boiler and cabin. Also At DownsSteam Tourist Railway & Museum. only active units in revenue service. Exchanged for with Steam locomotive 761 by QPSR (Story can be found here), Club car "Captain Starlight Lounge" MCC 1520 (formerly on the Spirit of the Outback) is currently at the Macgregor Forecourt in The University of Queensland as a Yumantra restaurant. [37] This means that wheelchairs no longer have to travel around the toilets to access them from behind. This page is not available in other languages. April 2022:Early works commenced for the manufacturing facility. 964. Built by the Queensland Government to the unusual (for the time) gauge of 1,067mm (3ft6in), the line largely followed the alignment surveyed by a private company, the Moreton Bay Tramway Company, which had proposed to build a 1,435mm (.mw-parser-output .frac{white-space:nowrap}.mw-parser-output .frac .num,.mw-parser-output .frac .den{font-size:80%;line-height:0;vertical-align:super}.mw-parser-output .frac .den{vertical-align:sub}.mw-parser-output .sr-only{border:0;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);height:1px;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;padding:0;position:absolute;width:1px}4ft8+12in) standard gauge horse-drawn tramway but had been unable to raise funds to do so beyond an initial start on earthworks. [citation needed] The project is scheduled for completion in 2024. Above: Returning to Pring after receiving attention at Redbank Workshops, Goninan-GE U22C 2611 was a vehicle in a northbound goods train, crossing the Burnett River bridge in Bundaberg on Saturday 7 October 1989. The $A 7.1bn investment will include the construction of new rail infrastructure in the south-east and maintenance of the new fleet at a new facility as well as additional stabling and train cleaning infrastructure. Electric multiple units have been purchased from Walkers Limited, Downer Rail and Bombardier Transportation, the latter of two which are still present in Queensland to this day. MCC 1520, one of the M series carriages built, "Tenders called for Queensland Rail L series car conversions", "Traveltrain renewal: Sunlander 14. ', from 'QUEST Magazine 2017 by Ker & Downey', from 'Inspired Travel magazine - Issue.2'. Owned by the Queensland Government, it operates local and long-distance passenger services, as well as owning and maintaining rolling stock and approximately 6,600 kilometres (4,101 mi) of track and related infrastructure. Economy class sleeper MBS 1474: Converted to a Q Class Dining Car, seating 44 people. [31], Following the introduction of the New Generation Rollingstock (NGR) fleet in 2017, withdrawals began in 2018 with EMU06 the first taken to North Ipswich Railway Workshops for stripping. Location unknown, First class sleeper MAS 1540 is located next to Mitchell Railway station. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Because of the NGRs' non-compliance with disability legislation, all platforms they serve are required to be staffed. As these were never going to be adequate to operate all services on the line, in July 1995 a further six were ordered. [8][13][14][15] By the time of the Commonwealth Games in April 2018, eight had entered service.[16]. [8], Between October 1981 and October 1985, Comeng built a further 30 carriages. [35], On 23 March 1985, two EMUs collided head-on near Trinder Park. IMU 105 still retains the green ocean themed seating moquette, which has been replaced in all other units. 24,000mm (78ft 9in) (intermediate cars), This page was last edited on 21 April 2023, at 04:23. (Recently for sale on Facebook marketplace), First Class Sleeper MAS 1496. Post: The New Generation Rollingstock (NGR) project is an A$4.4bn ($4.1bn) project aimed at adding 75 six-car trains to the rail network in South East Queensland, Australia, by 2018. In August 2019, Queensland Rail operated a farewell tour with units 01 and 04 over two days covering all Brisbane suburban lines including a reenactment of the first electric train service in Brisbane from Ferny Grove to Darra. It contains large technology objects, including locomotives and rolling stock, as well a variety of smaller objects representing different railway functions. Features of the NGR fleet include capacity for 964 passengers per six-car train, Wi-Fi, CCTV . Photos: Anton Giebels. It competes more aggressively with road and coastal shipping. They entered service in 2001, fitted with high-backed seats with a head cushion as an extension as the seat design is based on the SMU 220s, one toilet per unit and luggage racks in different configurations due to the interior design differences to its predecessor. Right: 2472/1724 hauling ICE 151/154/156 past Port Drive level crossing, just prior to Fisherman Island; for storage on run 4898 (06/08/2020). 25/11/2020. [25][26][27] Others did appear on Sunshine Coast services with hand held radios, while 84 and 68 ran through to Gympie North in August 1990. Queensland Rail operate these long-range passenger rail services[52], Connecting road coach services are operated. The trains increase the size of the fleet by 26%. [39] A train driver and passenger were killed, and 31 others were injured. These trains can be easily identified by the large priority stickers on the windows all along the train. The new trains will be used on the south-eastern Queensland network and the first sets are expected to enter service in 2025. The trains received media controversy over a series of issues such as the toilet module size falling short by 12mm (0.47in), and inability for wheelchair to access the toilet from one of the two accessible cars. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. DH2 disassembled from previous restoration attempt. The QFleet Customer Service Charter (PDF, 284.91 KB) charter outlines our commitment to customers. 1650 donated by ARHS(QLD). The trains for Queensland will also come with wifi, CCTV and LCD infotainment. EMU 75 Car 1 (EM175) during the scrapping process, Media related to Electric Multiple Unit (Queensland) at Wikimedia Commons. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. [80] Queensland Rail did not have sufficient traincrew to operate the increased services. Following the completion of the Hitachi Rail contract to install ATO and ETCS in the NGR fleet, Queensland Rail will also benefit from the significant energy efficiencies associated with consistently running . [4] They feature luggage racks, disabled access toilets, and high-backed cloth seating. [23][24], units 8188 were fitted with VHF radios to allow them to operate Sunshine Coast line services from Caboolture to Nambour from 29 April 1988, pending the delivery of the InterCity Express fleet. The first arrived at Maryborough for rectification work in January 2019. PIS screens on the platform shows an NGR Icon for that service if the service is being operated by an NGR train. Changing transport patterns resulted in the closure of many development branch lines from 1948 onwards, but at the same time the main lines were upgraded to provide contemporary services, and from the 1970s an extensive network of new lines was developed, particularly to service export coal mines. [78], The Redcliffe Peninsula railway line opened on 4 October 2016 and created a revised timetable that resulted in a 9% increase in services across the network. [53], Annual patronage for these services in 2011/12 was 795,000. Queensland railways hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy Queensland railways Stock Photos and Images (417) See queensland railways stock video clips Quick filters: Cut Outs | Black & white RM D1E68A - Queensland Railways electric multiple-units at Mayne depot, Brisbane, Australia. Built in Mt Vernon, Illinois, the eight locomotives share many mechanical and design similarities with local EMD products already in use here. [18] In April 2015, the court ruled the QRTA was subject to the Fair Work Act 2009 and the federal industrial relations jurisdiction.[19]. Work to rectify the non-compliant parts of the trains was performed by Downer Rail's Maryborough facility. Below: EMD 1468 loads a train at the Calcium site 40km west of Townsville on the same day with a rake of VJM wagons. Queensland Rail (QR) is a railway operator in Queensland, Australia. [3] The exception was the Normanton to Croydon line which always remained isolated. In April 2013, the Queensland Parliament passed the Queensland Rail Transit Authority Bill 2013 that restructured Queensland Rail. An accessibility advisor has been appointed to the program. These were purchased to operate the Lander series of trains, The Inlander, The Midlander, The Sunlander and The Westlander entering service between 1953 and 1955. 1281 is on display, in good mechanical condition, at the. Queensland Rail's Chief Operating Officer resigned several days later. (NGR) fleet. We provide vehicle leasing and strategic fleet management services for approximately 10,000 vehicles across Queensland. Mid-2023: Contract is expected to be awarded. The NGRs feature high-backed seats, safety straps for bike storage, luggage space underneath the seats unlike the Interurban Multiple Units that have luggage racks, mobility toilet with baby changing table, free public WiFi and CCTV. In February 2019, they began to operate to Shorncliffe and Cleveland. The delivery of Queensland's $4.4 billion train fleet has been cast into doubt again amid revelations of similar delays overseas. [28][29] After the InterCity Express units entered service in September 1988, EMUs operated in multiple with them for a period. The Cross River Rail will continue to be a major beneficiary of the Queensland government's transport spend, with $1.5 billion to be spent on the project before June 30, 2021. [16] The explanatory notes published for the bill outlined that the existing Queensland Rail Limited entity would remain although no longer be a government-owned corporation and that entity would become a subsidiary of a new Queensland Rail Transit Authority (QRTA), in effect creating a Queensland Rail group. As part of the program a new rail facility will also be constructed at Ormeau, in the Gold Coast region. They feature luggage racks, disabled access toilets, and high-backed cloth seating. DH71 stored. [18][19][20] In March 2020 they commenced operating on the Sunshine Coast line to Nambour. [63] These will allow for expansion of the fleet and retiring of the remaining EMU and ICE units. It wasn't until the completion of the North Coast line in December 1924 that all were joined. The project is the largest single investment by Queensland in trains and demonstrates the government's commitment to public transport in South East Queensland. Below is the list of the active fleet managed and owned by Queensland Rail. The 2000 class railcars are a class of self-propelled railcars built by Commonwealth Engineering, Rocklea for the Queensland Railways between 1956 and 1971. Recently, 151, 152, 154 and 156 were moved from warm storage at the Port of Brisbane to the Workshops awaiting an uncertain future. Below: 2158 hauling EMUs 83/82 to the Woombye stabling facility from the Port of Brisbane seen passing Mathieson Park, Petrie on its journey north (27/11/2019). the ongoing operation and maintenance of the fleet and rail facility. Buying an ex-QFleet vehicle Ex-QFleet vehicles are sold through public auction at Manheim Auctions. Dieselisation commenced in 1952 with early purchases being imported from GE Transportation and English Electric, before standardising on locally made products from A Goninan & Co, Clyde Engineering, English Electric and Walkers Limited. [3], Most were withdrawn in the early 1990s, with the last operating in regular service on the Corinda-Yeerongpilly line in January 2000.[4]. In 2021, the government decided to invest USD 4.94 billion to expand the train fleet by acquiring 65 new six-car trains to meet transport demand in South-East. Watco Australia's WRA Class (E2250CC-DC) are a 1067mm gauge NRE-built EMD locomotive purchased by Watco for use in Queensland. [9] The body style differs using flat steel panels on the sides, while retaining corrugated panels for the rooftop. This would allow future connection of the Brisbane network with the coal networks via the North Coast line. 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Below: On the now closed Beaudesert branch line, 1724 works a stock train through Woodhill with two water wagons on the front of the train. Strict probity requirements will continue throughout the procurement process, which continues until contract award. The detailed design process will include community and stakeholder consultation. [80] Several weeks after the service interruptions Queensland Rail CEO Helen Gluer announced her resignation from the company, along with chairman Michael Klug. [79], In 2013 the project was scaled back, with the train length being reduced to nine cars by removing the luxury sleepers and restaurant cars. [4][5] purchased five cars. Traveltrain services and infrastructure trains. 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The only other train this design can be seen on is the ICE. No. These were all spun out into a separate entity in July 2010, and later privatised as Aurizon. 2000 class on a railtour to Toowoomba in September 2018, Queensland Railways 2000 class rail motor, "2000 Class Railmotors" The Workshops Rail Museum 23 October 2003, Last edited on 21 December 2022, at 02:32, "The Commissioner DownsSteam Tourist Railway and Museum", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Queensland_Railways_2000_class_rail_motor&oldid=1128619872, 3 in regular use, 3 preserved units available for mainline charters, 2000-2034, 2036, 2038, 2040, 2051, 2053, 2055, 2057, Ipswich, Townsville, Mayne (when required), 21.3t (21.0 long tons; 23.5 short tons) (2000-2001), Screw and Hook, Emergency attachable coupler. With 70% of Queensland's future population growth targeted in the southeast of the state, the government says the NGR project will provide a 26% capacity increase on the southeast Queensland rail network to meet the growing demand for rail services. October 2022:Ormeau announced as the location for the rail facility. We have announced that Downer is the preferred applicant to deliver the program. The most common use for the 1720 Class is as secondary motive power on the. QR owned locomotives include 2152 (rebuilt to 2900 class), 2158 and 2163 (stored). The Sunlander 14 project had a scope to acquire a total of 25 carriages to replace The Sunlander passenger train with a new Diesel Tilt Train, purchase additional luxury cars, for the two existing Diesel Tilt Trains and refurbish their existing carriages. February2023:Announcement of Downer as the preferred applicant to deliver Queensland Train Manufacturing Program. So settle into your Business Class style RailBed seat or Premium Economy lounger and enjoy the scenery and service on Australia's newest deluxe train. [80], Following the service interruptions the head of the train service delivery unit was stood down[81] and an interim timetable implemented that reversed the increase in services and demand for traincrew. Weve been engaging with the disability sector since 2021 to co-design the new trains. In June 2009, the Queensland Government announced the privatisation of Queensland Rail's freight business. Green Vehicle Guide. [80] The underlying reason for the cancellations was a lack of available drivers to operate services. The Electric multiple unit (EMU) is a class of electric multiple units manufactured by Walkers, Maryborough for Queensland Rail between 1979 and 1986. See what's available About QFleet We are the fleet manager for the Queensland Government, providing vehicle leasing and strategic fleet management services across Queensland. [37] No major changes were made to the general seating other than recovering some of the seats with priority labelling including some transverse seats with high backs and no arm rests. QR was responsible for all Queensland freight services, and from 2002 operated interstate services under the Australian Railroad Group, Interail and QR National brands. Under the revised arrangements Queensland Rail Limited retained assets and liabilities and staff were transferred to the QRTA. The states Labor Government announced that 65 new six-car passenger trains will be built at a new purpose-built manufacturing facility owned by the state government at Torbanlea outside the regional city of Maryborough, 270km north of Brisbane. Queensland's New Generation Rollingstock (NGR) train fleet will increase the capacity on 11 rail routes in the South East. Walkers-ASEA to build Brisbane thyristor EMUs, QR EMU withdrawals under way and ICE sets' demise commences, First NGR set travels to Maryborugh for disabled person's access modifications, Cattle Train Derailment Damages Citytrain Cars, Australian Railway Historical Society Bulletin, Caboolture gets a chance to ride on history with final service of Queensland's first electric train on Saturday, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Electric_multiple_unit_(Queensland_Rail)&oldid=1151894526, Use Australian English from February 2018, All Wikipedia articles written in Australian English, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, 117.8t (115.9 long tons; 129.9 short tons), 16 135kW (181hp) separately excited DC motor. Currently stored awaiting underframe work. Unfortunately this effort had apparently stalled due to the need for a new welded boiler (similar to 971/974's). Photos: Chris Nuthall, Above: EMDs 1567+1510 work an up stock train through the now deviated Toonpan crossing loop (24/03/86). [12] These differed from the first order by having longitudinal ribs in the panels above the windows. [83], On 25 December 2016 another substantial service cancellation event occurred due to a lack of available traincrew to operate the services. First introduced in 1979, the EMU fleet revolutionized public transport and were the first EMUs in Australia to have Air Conditioning. TP1809 is used on the Gulflander tourist railway as a trailer car. Main line registered, This page was last edited on 21 December 2022, at 02:32. At the time of writing 155 and 158 are the, Right: 2474/2415 hauling ICE 152 past Narangba station, en route to Fisherman Islands as train 4896. [2] In July 2014, tenders were called to reconfigure 11 L series carriages. [7] In March 2002, Queensland Rail purchased Northern Rivers Railroad and rebranded it Interail, fulfilling a long-held ambition of expanding beyond its state borders. 1710's cab used as a driving simulator at the. Below: 2474 and 2195 hauling EMUs 88/84 to Caboolture (from Petrie) on train 4193, seen passing Boundary Road, Narangaba (13/10/2020). [3][4][5][6] They are the first QR electric multiple units manufactured overseas instead of in Maryborough by Downer Rail (formerly Walkers). Special thanks to Chris for allowing us to publish his photos from an era now gone. Queensland Rail operate the NGR trains alongside the rest of the SEQ network fleet, working closely with the Department of Transport and Main Roads to ensure they continue to meet the required safety and performance standards. History [ edit] NGR702 under test at Bowen Hills in March 2017 NGR702 arriving at Wulkuraka in January 2017 NGR 719 after the disability upgrade has been completed. [54] In 2007/08, the subsidy for the Brisbane-Cairns route was $130 million, or $900 per passenger. Copyright Simmons-Boardman Publishing, Inc. Strukton wants permanent suspension for former CEO, Dutch government considers financial support for mainline concession, Three French cities make joint order for 22 Alstom LRVs, Queensland to invest $A 7.1bn in new passenger fleet. On this page: Who we service What we do Safety Become a supplier [15][16] The last 20 were built with one cab, requiring them to operate as six-carriage units. The Commissioners of the Queensland Railways were: Note: from 29 April 1869 to 15 July 1870, the Secretary for Public Works was appointed Commissioner for Railways. Queensland Rail operated many named trains including: QR sourced steam locomotives from many manufacturers including Armstrong Whitworth, Avonside Engine Company, Beyer, Peacock & Company, Dbs & Co, Kitson & Co, Nasmyth, Wilson & Co, Neilson and Company, North British Locomotive Company, Vulcan Foundry and Yorkshire Engine Company all of the United Kingdom, Baldwin Locomotive Works of the United States, as well as Australian manufacturers Clyde Engineering, Evans, Anderson, Phelan & Co, Islington Railway Workshops, Newport Workshops, Phoenix Engine Company, Toowoomba Foundry and Walkers Limited. The Queensland Rail map. The colony of Queensland separated from New South Wales in 1859, and the new government was keen to facilitate development and immigration. The New Generation Rollingstock (NGR) is a class of individually-propelled carriages ("electric multiple units") manufactured by Bombardier Transportation in Savli, India for the Queensland Rail City network that entered service between December 2017 and December 2019. The 100 were manufactured by Walkers Limited, Maryborough in partnership with ABB. In early 2018, Queensland Rail officially began withdrawing the aging fleet, starting with the single ended 60 series, built with only one driving cab (60-79), and progressively moving on to the first-generation units (01-13). By early 1983, a decision had been made to electrify the networks and by early 1984, contracts were already starting to be let for the new locomotives and other works for the project. Internally, the IMUs differ from the SMUs, being fitted with larger seats, luggage racks and mobility-access toilets. These containers were previsouly used to haul sheep in Western Australia . They were delivered in 1997. SEQ network fleet Below is the list of the active fleet managed and owned by Queensland Rail. Baggage Car MBC 1458 (Ex Spirit of the Outback). 2057 stored due to a lack of engine despite some new internal modifications; including Disabled Access and Toilet facilities. A FleetPlus novated lease includes: thousands in upfront GST savings on the purchase price of new cars*. finance & most running costs are GST-free and to be paid from your pre-tax salary. Queensland Rail pays its respect to Elders past, present and emerging community leaders. Leased to Cairns Kuranda Steam to operate the, Leased to Outback Aussie Tours to operate the Longreach based Outback Rail Adventure, Operational, has received a new engine and some new internal modifications; including Disabled Access and Toilet facilities. [88] A Citytrain Response Unit was established within the Department of Transport and Main Roads to oversee the implementation of the recommendations from the Strachan inquiry. They sit on Bradken 5650 bogies and are equipped with GE761 traction motors. The IMU is divided into in three subclasses, units 101-110 as the 100 series, units 121-124 as the 120 series, and units 161-188, as the 160 series. The NGR fleet will be 75 new six-car trains. - 24/02/2020), Sleeping car MAS 1540 (the final M Car) (Moved to Mitchell in 2019), Combined sleeper-diner "The Stockmans bar" MBSL 1476 (Ex, MBL 1509: Converted to a boutique First Class Dining Car A, seating 14 people. 1900 Class "Budd Cars". The network evolved as a series of isolated networks. [3] Like most trains in the Citytrain fleet, two three-car IMUs can be coupled to form one six-car unit. No. [26], Note: from 1 July 1991 the position of Commissioner for Railways ceased to exist, replaced by a Chief Executive Officer, reporting to a board of Directors. [78] The Auditor-General also believed, due to issues with the business case that QR had overestimated how popular the new service would be, and had a mistaken belief that the 'luxury' component of the train would attract more high-paying customers. New Generation Rollingstock (NGR) fleet is operated byQueensland Rail however it ismaintained, serviced, and repaired by Qtectic at the purpose-built NGR Maintenance Centre at Wulkuraka, west of Ipswich.
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