Michael Gitsham attempted to steal this locomotive in 2013. QLD Rail | FleetPlus They were the first EMUs in Queensland and are progressively being retired from the Queensland Rail City network. (Recently for sale on Facebook marketplace), First Class Sleeper MAS 1500 (No longer on site), Staff Car MBSC 1486. Each six-car train will also get a further toilet to make access for passengers with reduced mobility easier. Department of Transport and Main RoadsGPO BOX 1549BRISBANE QLD 4001, The State of Queensland (Department of Transport and Main Roads) 20102022. Photos: Chris Nuthall, Above: EMDs 1567+1510 work an up stock train through the now deviated Toonpan crossing loop (24/03/86). They are Queensland Rail's largest fleet of electric trains. (C) William Denton. The Q Train, based at The Bellarine Railway, have obtained carriages for the purpose of their restaurant train. The decision was made to electrify with the 25 kV AC railway electrification system as used on the Brisbane suburban network. We provide vehicle leasing and strategic fleet management services for approximately 10,000 vehicles across Queensland. Aurizon inherited two units from QR National which are used for track inspections. In 2001/02 it was $270 million. However, due to ongoing issues, a small portion of EMUs will remain in service until 2022 while the 75 Indian built NGRs undergo a modification program in Maryborough. These units are now with DownsSteam Tourist Railway & Museum. The original order was for 5 x LBL class second class sitting cars (48 seats). QR also hires locomotives from Aurizon as required. Over a quarter of the fleet have been scrapped at the North Ipswich railway workshops west of Brisbane. QUEENSLAND has confirmed its $A 7.1bn ($US 5.28bn) Rollingstock Expansion Programme to manufacture trains in the state as it gears up to host the 2032 Olympic Games. Most IMU160 services on the Gold Coast have been superseded by the faster New Generation Rollingstock. The 120 series were the final batch of trains manufactured by Walkers Limited before being absorbed by Downer Group, Maryborough in partnership with ADtranz, which was likewise taken over by Bombardier. On this page: Who we service What we do Safety Become a supplier QGT's Railmotors Page shows all the Railmotors built for Queensland, also tells you where they are now. The new trains will be used on the south-eastern Queensland network and the first sets are expected to enter service in 2025. As of November 2021, all ICE Units have been retired from the City Network Fleet. [2] [3] In 1959, ten units were ordered from Commonwealth Engineering. [83], On 25 December 2016 another substantial service cancellation event occurred due to a lack of available traincrew to operate the services. Usually placed on display at the, No. They operated services around Brisbane as well as being allocated to Mackay, Townsville and Cairns. 1051 is still awaiting reassembly and repainting after undertaking heavy overhaul including brakes, a welded boiler and cabin. 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. PIS screens on the platform shows an NGR Icon for that service if the service is being operated by an NGR train. finance & most running costs are GST-free and to be paid from your pre-tax salary. QFleet | For government | Queensland Government Transport | Queensland Climate Action Rail services operate on twelve lines; Beenleigh, Caboolture, Cleveland, Doomben, Exhibition, Ferny Grove, Gold Coast, Ipswich-Rosewood, Redcliffe Peninsula, Shorncliffe, Springfield and Sunshine Coast. Photos: Anton Giebels, Above: 1774 hauling ICE151/154 to Ipswich Workshops past Redbank (from FIS) on run 4598 (08/09/2020). On the 24/03/ 86, Erie built 1156 works an empty train west through Roseneath on the Mt Isa line. 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). Railway operator in Queensland, Australia, Redcliffe Peninsula railway line and subsequent driver shortages, Kerr J 'Triumph of Narrow Gauge', Boolarong Publications 1990, "Queensland Rail Becomes QR and Looks Beyond its Borders". 1900 Class "Budd Cars". Photos: QRI Contributor. [33] After an exemption application to the Australian Human Rights Commission was rejected, the need for rectification was clear. New Generation Rollingstock Features The NGR trains will have a capacity of 964 in the six-car configuration. Media related to QR IMU 100 series at Wikimedia Commons The Bellarine Railway operates a small fleet of diesel locomotives. 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. 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. However, track duplication is currently underway, to improve the efficiency of the Sunshine Coast Line. [3][4][5][6] They are the first QR electric multiple units manufactured overseas instead of in Maryborough by Downer Rail (formerly Walkers). [21][22], As of March 2020, they operate passenger services across the City network except for the Beenleigh, Ferny Grove and Rosewood lines. They sit on Bradken 5650 bogies and are equipped with GE761 traction motors. [6][7][8], Before the first had been delivered, a further 11 units were ordered for the electrification of the Shorncliffe to Kingston section. [10], In June 2006, the Western Australian business of the Australian Railroad Group was purchased.[11][12][13]. The same month, the NGRs became the largest fleet of electric trains in Queensland. [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. [91] Executive bonus payments were also suspended for 2017.[92]. 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.