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. [30], In 1996, some appeared on Gold Coast line services, although they were only used sparingly, not being geared to operate at the 140km/h line speed. Michael Gitsham attempted to steal this locomotive in 2013. 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. Under this PPP contract, Qtectic are responsible for building and maintaining the NGR Maintenance Centre, providing 3 training simulators for train crew, and building and maintaining the NGR trains for a 32-year period. Chris O'Brien and Kym Agius (9 December 2014). As part of the program a new rail facility will also be constructed at Ormeau, in the Gold Coast region. 1270 stored pending restoration. They were powered by 125hp (93kW) AEC engines.[2][3]. [33] Originally it was envisaged all would be withdrawn once all of the NGRs had been delivered, but the remaining EMUs have no scheduled retirement date as of yet. The network evolved as a series of isolated networks. MBS/C 1486 "Staff Car" was delivered to our Drayton Site this morning by Queensland Rail (Heritage). [3][4][5][6] They are the first QR electric multiple units manufactured overseas instead of in Maryborough by Downer Rail (formerly Walkers). 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Interurban multiple unit - Wikipedia Four other carriages were donated by Queensland Rail in October 2015 [6][third-party source needed]. In 1959, ten units were ordered from Commonwealth Engineering. [15][16] The last 20 were built with one cab, requiring them to operate as six-carriage units. Photos: QRI Contributor, Above: A cattle special from Gin Gin, climbing the grade from the Splitters Creek bridge behind DH58 in 1989. The Port of Brisbane, east of the CBD is used as a dumping ground or Gods waiting room for withdrawn units or units pending refurbishment. [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. [32] By January 2019, 30 were in store. [12] These differed from the first order by having longitudinal ribs in the panels above the windows. [23][24], Note: from 29 July 1889 a Board of three Commissioners was appointed to reduce political influence. They sit on Bradken 5650 bogies and are equipped with GE761 traction motors. From its inception, QR's primary workshops were the North Ipswich Railway Workshops. This would allow future connection of the Brisbane network with the coal networks via the North Coast line. Qtectic is made up of Alstom, John Laing, Itochu and Aberdeen Standard Investments. [54] In 2007/08, the subsidy for the Brisbane-Cairns route was $130 million, or $900 per passenger. 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. 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 only other train this design can be seen on is the ICE. Below: EMD 1468 loads a train at the Calcium site 40km west of Townsville on the same day with a rake of VJM wagons. Deployment to the network New Generation Rollingstock services currently operate on the following lines: Gold Coast line Airport line Doomben line Northgate line Springfield line Redcliffe Peninsula line Ipswich line Caboolture line Shorncliffe line Most IMU160 services on the Gold Coast have been superseded by the faster New Generation Rollingstock. However, track duplication is currently underway, to improve the efficiency of the Sunshine Coast Line. Over 150 years, Queensland Rail has evolved from a fleet of four trains running on wood, to an expansive network of trains that has joined the vast state. 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. [18], Further orders for 16, eight and four units were made in 1983, 1984 and 1985, bringing the total ordered to 88 with the last delivered in December 1986. IMU 105 still retains the green ocean themed seating moquette, which has been replaced in all other units. 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More stickers are present within the train as well. [63] These will allow for expansion of the fleet and retiring of the remaining EMU and ICE units. The Interurban multiple units (IMU) are a class of electric multiple units manufactured by Walkers Limited/Downer EDI Rail, Maryborough for Queensland Rail's Citytrain division between 1996 and 2011. Suburban Multiple Unit (SMU200) The Queensland Government's Queensland Train Manufacturing Program was established to meet the increasing demand for rail transport in South East Queensland over the next 10 years. 6 operational, Australia's oldest operational steam locomotive. Queensland Railways steel carriage stock - Wikipedia Red Rattlers Units. We are working closely with Commissioner Michael Forde and the Queensland Accessible Transport Advisory Council. [80] The report also highlighted unclear governance arrangements and a short term focus within the operations section that relied on intuition rather than accurate forecasting and a reluctance to share bad news as contributing factors. 25/11/2020. Two types of steel bodied air-conditioned carriage stock have been used on long distance Queensland Rail services. 398 known as 'Pompey' is stored in bogie shop after being displayed outside at the, No. Media related to QR IMU 160 series at Wikimedia Commons. Photos: Chris Nuthall, Above: EMD 1473 hauls EE vehicle 1631 on an up freight train through Boronen on the North Coast Line between Rockhampton and Bundaberg (26/03/86). 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 owns and operates a large and diverse motor vehicle, plant, and equipment fleet made up of a large range of makes and models including sedans, station wagons, two-wheel and four-wheel drive commercial vehicles, small and large trucks, buses, mobile plant and equipment of varying ages and kilometres . As these were never going to be adequate to operate all services on the line, in July 1995 a further six were ordered. 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. Panhard Railmotors. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. The 100 were manufactured by Walkers Limited, Maryborough in partnership with ABB. Queensland Rail maintains, services and repairs the other trains in the Queensland Rail fleet. It contains large technology objects, including locomotives and rolling stock, as well a variety of smaller objects representing different railway functions. The same month, the NGRs became the largest fleet of electric trains in Queensland. In 2004, Queensland Rail ordered sixteen 160 series units to provide extra rolling stock in conjunction with the upgrade and duplication of the Gold Coast line. Below: On the Calen to Yalboroo section of the NCL, 8C49 climbs the Wagoora Bank, with 2803 leading 32 container wagons. [80] Queensland Rail did not have sufficient traincrew to operate the increased services. QR also hires locomotives from Aurizon as required. [91] Executive bonus payments were also suspended for 2017.[92]. [6] The 160 series were manufactured by Downer EDI Rail, Maryborough in partnership with Bombardier Transportation. (From Facebook post; With thanks to the generous ongoing support of Queensland Rail we can proudly announce the latest addition to our fleet! 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. Three manufacturers - Alstom, CAF and Downer Rail - are competing for an existing contract to build 20 trains and will have an opportunity to bid for the increased order for 65 sets when a request for proposals is issued by the end of this year. [8][13][14][15] By the time of the Commonwealth Games in April 2018, eight had entered service.[16]. Some changes were made to signage throughout the train on the advice of disability groups; purportedly as "better wording" but the differences would be minor to the average person - intended instead for the minority of people with literacy difficulties (see difference between green emergency door release wording above). A total of 88 3 car units were constructed in Maryborough with the final unit rolling off the production line in 1986. QR was responsible for all Queensland freight services, and from 2002 operated interstate services under the Australian Railroad Group, Interail and QR National brands. [37], More help points were added in the space between the two toilet modules. [80] Several weeks after the service interruptions Queensland Rail CEO Helen Gluer announced her resignation from the company, along with chairman Michael Klug. 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. The contract will be delivered over a four-year period across the six-car trains and will provide the ability to operate at GoA2. 1281 is on display, in good mechanical condition, at the. [2] The last four were completed as Passenger Luggage Driving Trailers with access doors at both ends instead of a streamlined front, allowing the formation of three-car (and occasionally four-car) trains. [34][35], 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. No. Economy class sleeper MBS 1474: Converted to a Q Class Dining Car, seating 44 people. In April 2013, the Queensland Parliament passed the Queensland Rail Transit Authority Bill 2013 that restructured Queensland Rail. [18] In April 2015, the court ruled the QRTA was subject to the Fair Work Act 2009 and the federal industrial relations jurisdiction.[19]. These 660hp locomotives, built in 1951 by English Electric in the UK, are historically significant as they were the first class of mainline . The colony of Queensland separated from New South Wales in 1859, and the new government was keen to facilitate development and immigration. 1650 donated by ARHS(QLD). [10][11][12], The first three entered service on 11 December 2017 on the Airport and Gold Coast lines. Photos: Chris Nuthall, Above: The Sunstate Cement plant at Stuart had daily trains come from Calcium (west of Townsville) with Limestone for use in the cement making process. Queensland Rail: Looking back at 150 years - ABC News To provide rolling stock for the electrification of the Ferny Grove and Darra section of the Brisbane rail network, in 1976 Queensland Rail issued a tender for 13 three-carriage electric multiple units. Queensland Train Manufacturing Program | Department of Transport and This location is now a part of the Ross River dam with the mainline running several kilometres to the south. In a colony with a non-indigenous population of 30,000 when the decision was made, it is understandable. Queensland Rail pays its respect to Elders past, present and emerging community leaders. Above: English Electric 1263 shunts cattle wagons at Oonoonba in the Townsville Suburban area on a small mixed train. (Recently for sale on Facebook marketplace), First Class Sleeper MAS 1496. Stored pending restoration. Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway at Swanbank were gifted six coaches upon the retirement of M class from Queensland Rail. (Ex, Staff car MSC 1469: Converted to a boutique First Class Dining Car B, seating 14 people. finance & most running costs are GST-free and to be paid from your pre-tax salary. Internally, the IMUs differ from the SMUs, being fitted with larger seats, luggage racks and mobility-access toilets. Queensland Rail have publicly designated EMU 01 and EMU 04 for preservation. Usually placed on display at the, No. [53], Annual patronage for these services in 2011/12 was 795,000. 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. Photo: Anton Giebels, Above: 1725 hauling EMUs 88/84 to Caboolture on run 4193 seen traversing the Caboolture River Bridge. Below: 2470 - just over seven months old, in Toowoomba yard on 19 July 1981. 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. Below: 1725/1754 hauling EMUs 19/23 to Ipswich Workshops as train 4598 running through Redbank (19/06/2020). The State of Queensland (Department of Transport and Main Roads) 20102022. Queensland Rail operate these long-range passenger rail services[52], Connecting road coach services are operated. New Generation Rollingstock Features The NGR trains will have a capacity of 964 in the six-car configuration. Queensland Rail offers additional remuneration options for its employees by way of flexible salary packaging. 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. 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. [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. 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. Please enable JavaScript in order to get the best experience when using this site. Currently, with the exception of EMU 31, EMUs 30-59 remain in revenue service, predominantly on the Ferny Grove and Beenleigh lines. First class sleeper MAS 1487: Converted to a Q Class combined Dining and Bar Car, seating 28 people. October 2022:Ormeau announced as the location for the rail facility. The first arrived at the Port of Brisbane in February 2016. [18][19][20] In March 2020 they commenced operating on the Sunshine Coast line to Nambour. [2] This resulted in the adoption of sharper curves and a lower axle load than was considered possible using the standard gauge, and an assessment at the time put the cost of a narrow gauge line from Ipswich to Toowoomba at 25% of the cost of a standard gauge line. Downer was selected following a robust Request for Proposal process with 3 shortlisted applicants. [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 June 2005, Queensland Rail acquired the CRT Group. The introduction of new trains is expected to increase the network's overall fleet size by 30%. October 2020: Funding announced for a new fleet of trains. In 2004, Interail began running Brisbane to Melbourne and Sydney to Melbourne intermodal services. EMU28 was later repaired and returned to service.[41]. 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The most common use for the 1720 Class is as secondary motive power on the. Queensland Rail also acknowledges the contributions of First Nations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) peoples within Queensland Rail and the communities we serve. Tilt train technology has been introduced to eastern Australia in June 2003 following completion of Queensland Rail's (QR) A$590m project to upgrade its 1,681km main line between Brisbane and Cairns, cutting journey times by seven hours, three times a week. 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. [2] [3] In 1959, ten units were ordered from Commonwealth Engineering. Stored in Townsville pending transport. SEQ network fleet Below is the list of the active fleet managed and owned by Queensland Rail. [8][9] The design is completely new, and the trains are fitted with nose cones to resemble the existing Electric Tilt Trains for improved aerodynamic performance as opposed to the exposed Scharfenberg couplers used by the existing fleet. The project also involves the construction of a new maintenance centre to service the trains for the next 30 years. The rollout of the fleet built in a Bombardier plant in India is still months away after it was halted by the State Government in March when significant design issues were discovered. Below: A late-running Winton to Rockhampton 7377 goods train heads east between Saltern and Barcaldine in late 1991, with three PSC wagons loaded with sheep on the end. As adequate river transport was already established between the capital Brisbane and the then separate settlement of Ipswich, the railway commenced from the latter locality and the initial section, built over the relatively flat, easy country opened to Bigge's Camp, at the eastern base of the Little Liverpool Range, on 31 July 1865. Queensland to invest $A 7.1bn in new passenger fleet 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). QR owned locomotives include 2471 (stored), 2472, 2473, 2474, 2485H and 2490H. 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. [85], The inquiry into Queensland Rail's train crewing conducted by Phillip Strachan was completed in February 2017. Economy class sleeper MBS 1473 has been preserved at Cecil Plains railway museum, located at the former railway station. (Ex. IMU123 at Coomera in December 2016 120 series MCC 1520, one of the M series carriages built, "Tenders called for Queensland Rail L series car conversions", "Traveltrain renewal: Sunlander 14. In January 1950, Queensland Railways awarded a contract for 99 steel bodied carriages to Commonwealth Engineering, Rocklea. These were all spun out into a separate entity in July 2010, and later privatised as Aurizon. Rail market intelligence to unlock your business potential. The findings included that Queensland Rail had experienced a 9% increase in demand for traincrew due to the revised timetable while also experiencing a 7% decrease in traincrew productivity as a result of revised industrial arrangements, had intentionally operated for a number of years with an under-supply of traincrew and utilised the shortfall to provide paid overtime opportunities, had reduced train crew intake during 201415 in the lead-up to the opening of the new line, had restrictions on external recruitment and had a longer driver training period than like organisations. The QFleet Customer Service Charter (PDF, 284.91 KB) charter outlines our commitment to customers. 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. They were the first EMUs in Queensland and are progressively being retired from the Queensland Rail City network. The state's 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. [2] With the replacement of The Sunlander by the Spirit of Queensland, the M-series carriages were retired in December 2014.[3]. [citation needed]. [8][9], In March 2003, Queensland Rail entered the Hunter Valley coal market when Interail commenced a contract from Duralie Colliery to Stratford Mine. Read about how we're proactively reducing our vehicle emissions through the implementation of the QFleet Environmental and Electric Vehicle Transition Strategies for the Queensland Government motor vehicle fleet. [19][20][21][22], In September 1986, units 84, 85, 86 and 88 were hauled to Gladstone to operate a VIP train to Rockhampton in connection with the completion of an electrification project, before operating some special services to Bajool and Mount Larcom. Queensland Rail - Wikipedia QLD Rail | FleetPlus The NGR project is being delivered under an Availability Public Private Partnership (PPP), which was awarded to the Qtectic consortium in 2013. Under the revised arrangements Queensland Rail Limited retained assets and liabilities and staff were transferred to the QRTA.