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The Tilt Train


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Introduction

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.

Features

 • 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

 • Business Seating

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.

Rockhampton Tilt Train - Northbound Timetable

Departs BRISBANE to Rockhampton from Sunday to Friday at 11.00am and arrives in Rockhampton at 6.25pm the same day.

Rockhampton Tilt Train - Southbound Timetable

Departs ROCKHAMPTON to Brisbane daily at 7.15am and arrives in Brisbane at 2.40pm 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

The Tilt Train
The Tilt Train

Train Itinerary

Cairns Tilt Train - Northbound Timetable

 • Departs BRISBANE to Cairns on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6.25pm and arrives in Cairns at 6.20pm the next day.

Cairns Tilt Train - Southbound Timetable

 • Departs CAIRNS to Brisbane on Sunday, Wednesday and Friday at 9.15am and arrives in Brisbane at 9.35am the next day.

Valid 20 April 2008 - 31 March 2009

All times are local times and may be subject to change without notice