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The '''Spirit of Queensland''' is a [[Queensland Rail]] long distance passenger rail service. It is operated by a [[Tilt Train]] that runs |
The '''Spirit of Queensland''' is a [[Queensland Rail]] long distance passenger rail service. It is operated by a [[Diesel Tilt Train|diesel-powered Tilt Train]] that runs five times a week on the [[North Coast railway line, Queensland|North Coast line]] between [[Roma Street railway station|Brisbane]] and [[Cairns railway station|Cairns]], a distance of {{Convert|1681|km}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/railexperiences/ourtrains/spiritofqueensland|title=Spirit of Queensland|website=www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au|language=en|access-date=28 June 2017|archive-date=30 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160930103034/http://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/railexperiences/ourtrains/spiritofqueensland|url-status=live}}</ref> At the start of 2015, it replaced the diesel-hauled train ''[[The Sunlander]]''. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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In October 2010, the [[Government of Queensland|Queensland Government]] awarded a contract to [[Downer Rail]] for the construction of a new [[Tilt Train]]. The two existing diesel tilt trains used on the Cairns service were also refurbished and extended in size, with the inclusion of first |
In October 2010, the [[Government of Queensland|Queensland Government]] awarded a contract to [[Downer Rail]] for the construction of a new [[Tilt Train]]. The two existing diesel tilt trains used on the Cairns service were also refurbished and extended in size, with the inclusion of first-class sleeping carriages.<ref>[http://statements.qld.gov.au/Statement/Id/72249 World class trains for Queensland supporting 800 Maryborough jobs] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171015150333/http://statements.qld.gov.au/Statement/Id/72249 |date=15 October 2017 }} Minister for Transport 27 October 2010</ref> Known as the 'Sunlander 14' project, a total of 25 carriages would have been acquired: |
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* two new power cars and 12 new carriages to create a third train set. |
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* one spare power car (later two), |
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* 10 new carriages to expand the two existing train sets to a 14 |
* 10 new carriages to expand the two existing train sets to a 14-car consist, |
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* refurbishment of 14 existing carriages from the existing train sets |
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By expanding the train length from |
By expanding the train length from nine to 14 carriages, three 'luxury' sleeping carriages, one 'first-class' lounge and one restaurant car could be included in the consist, replicating the services provided on ''[[The Sunlander]]''.<ref name=sunlander14 /> The construction of four new power cars allowed for the inclusion of the most up-to-date safety features in the driving car of each train, as well as minimising the risk of disruptions in case an incident occurred while a second power car was undergoing heavy maintenance.<ref name=sunlander14 /> |
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The resulting project was costed at $195 million and allowed |
The resulting project was costed at $195 million and allowed for the operation of five services a week, with a total capacity of 1320 seats. However, costs had risen by 2012, and the Queensland Auditor-General reported that the eventual cost would be from $358 to $404 million, because Queensland Rail had failed to take into account the requirement for upgraded maintenance facilities, as well as en route provisioning.<ref name=sunlander14>{{cite web |author=Queensland Audit Office |url=https://www.qao.qld.gov.au/files/file/Reports%20and%20publications/Reports%20to%20Parliament%202014-15/RtP8TraveltrainrenewalSunlander14.pdf |title=Traveltrain renewal: Sunlander 14. Report 8: 2014-15 |access-date=28 December 2014 |archive-date=16 March 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150316014727/https://www.qao.qld.gov.au/files/file/Reports%20and%20publications/Reports%20to%20Parliament%202014-15/RtP8TraveltrainrenewalSunlander14.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> The Auditor-General also believed Queensland Rail 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.<ref name=abc>{{cite web |author=Chris O'Brien and Kym Agius |publisher=ABC News |url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-12-09/scathing-report-on-project-to-replace-the-sunlander/5954246 |title=Auditor-General delivers scathing report on project to replace the Sunlander train |date=9 December 2014 |access-date=28 December 2014 |archive-date=1 November 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161101022911/http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-12-09/scathing-report-on-project-to-replace-the-sunlander/5954246 |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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In 2013 the project was scaled back,<ref>{{cite web |publisher=Queensland Government |url=http://statements.qld.gov.au/Statement/2013/2/24/seats-added-in-sunlander-changes |title=Media statement: Seats added in Sunlander changes |date= |
In 2013, the project was scaled back,<ref>{{cite web |publisher=Queensland Government |url=http://statements.qld.gov.au/Statement/2013/2/24/seats-added-in-sunlander-changes |title=Media statement: Seats added in Sunlander changes |date=24 February 2013 |access-date=28 December 2014 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304214134/http://statements.qld.gov.au/Statement/2013/2/24/seats-added-in-sunlander-changes |url-status=live }}</ref> with the train length being reduced to nine cars by removing the luxury sleepers and restaurant cars. That resulted in a revised project cost of $204 million.<ref name=abc /> |
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In October 2013 the first refurbished Tilt Train entered service on the existing Brisbane to Cairns service.<ref>"Spirit of Queensland tilt train service commences" ''Railway Digest'' December 2013 page 16</ref> With the introduction of the Tilt Train the journey time was reduced to |
In October 2013, the first refurbished Tilt Train entered service on the existing Brisbane to Cairns service.<ref>"Spirit of Queensland tilt train service commences" ''Railway Digest'' December 2013 page 16</ref> With the introduction of the Tilt Train, which has a maximum speed of {{Cvt|160|km/h}}, the journey time was reduced to 24 hours 55 minutes.<ref>[http://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/RailServices/Documents/spirit-of-queensland/queensland-rail-travel_spirit-of-queensland-factsheet.pdf Spirit of Queensland factsheet] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131204010333/http://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/RailServices/Documents/spirit-of-queensland/queensland-rail-travel_spirit-of-queensland-factsheet.pdf |date=2013-12-04 }} Queensland Rail</ref> |
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The Spirit of Queensland has now replaced the diesel hauled stock [[The Sunlander]]. |
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== Consist == |
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== Rolling stock == |
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[[File:Spirit of Queensland train at Gordonvale, 2016.jpg|thumb|Spirit of Queensland at Gordonvale, 2016]] |
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[[File:Spirit of Queensland.jpg|thumb|Spirit of Queensland in transit between Cairns and Gordonvale, 2023]] |
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Each Spirit of Queensland train consists of:<ref name=sunlander14 /> |
Each Spirit of Queensland train consists of:<ref name=sunlander14 /> |
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* two 'railbed' sleeper cars with airline style lie-flat seating, |
* two 'railbed' sleeper cars with airline style lie-flat seating, |
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* three premium economy sitting cars, |
* three premium economy sitting cars, |
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* one luggage / staff carriage |
* one luggage / staff carriage, |
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* one lounge / galley / club car |
* one lounge / galley / club car. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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*[[Rail transport in Queensland]] |
*[[Rail transport in Queensland]] |
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== Notes and references == |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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{{Commons category|Spirit of Queensland}} |
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*[http://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/RailServices/Pages/spirit-of-queensland.aspx/ Queensland Rail - Spirit of Queensland] |
*[http://www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au/RailServices/Pages/spirit-of-queensland.aspx/ Queensland Rail - Spirit of Queensland] |
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Latest revision as of 21:40, 10 February 2024
Tilt Train in April 2008 | |
Übersicht | |
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Service type | Passenger Train |
Status | Operating |
Locale | Queensland |
First service | 28 October 2013 |
Current operator(s) | Queensland Rail |
Route | |
Termini | Brisbane Cairns |
Distance travelled | 1,681 kilometres (1,045 mi) |
Average journey time | 24 hours 55 minutes |
Service frequency | 5 each way per week |
On-board services | |
Seating arrangements | yes |
Sleeping arrangements | yes |
Technical | |
Track gauge | 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) |
The Spirit of Queensland is a Queensland Rail long distance passenger rail service. It is operated by a diesel-powered Tilt Train that runs five times a week on the North Coast line between Brisbane and Cairns, a distance of 1,681 kilometres (1,045 mi).[3] At the start of 2015, it replaced the diesel-hauled train The Sunlander.
History
[edit]In October 2010, the Queensland Government awarded a contract to Downer Rail for the construction of a new Tilt Train. The two existing diesel tilt trains used on the Cairns service were also refurbished and extended in size, with the inclusion of first-class sleeping carriages.[4] Known as the 'Sunlander 14' project, a total of 25 carriages would have been acquired:
- two new power cars and 12 new carriages to create a third train set.
- one spare power car (later two),
- 10 new carriages to expand the two existing train sets to a 14-car consist,
- refurbishment of 14 existing carriages from the existing train sets
By expanding the train length from nine to 14 carriages, three 'luxury' sleeping carriages, one 'first-class' lounge and one restaurant car could be included in the consist, replicating the services provided on The Sunlander.[5] The construction of four new power cars allowed for the inclusion of the most up-to-date safety features in the driving car of each train, as well as minimising the risk of disruptions in case an incident occurred while a second power car was undergoing heavy maintenance.[5]
The resulting project was costed at $195 million and allowed for the operation of five services a week, with a total capacity of 1320 seats. However, costs had risen by 2012, and the Queensland Auditor-General reported that the eventual cost would be from $358 to $404 million, because Queensland Rail had failed to take into account the requirement for upgraded maintenance facilities, as well as en route provisioning.[5] The Auditor-General also believed Queensland Rail 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.[6]
In 2013, the project was scaled back,[7] with the train length being reduced to nine cars by removing the luxury sleepers and restaurant cars. That resulted in a revised project cost of $204 million.[6]
In October 2013, the first refurbished Tilt Train entered service on the existing Brisbane to Cairns service.[8] With the introduction of the Tilt Train, which has a maximum speed of 160 km/h (99 mph), the journey time was reduced to 24 hours 55 minutes.[9]
Rolling stock
[edit]![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/93/Spirit_of_Queensland_train_at_Gordonvale%2C_2016.jpg/220px-Spirit_of_Queensland_train_at_Gordonvale%2C_2016.jpg)
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/ba/Spirit_of_Queensland.jpg/220px-Spirit_of_Queensland.jpg)
Each Spirit of Queensland train consists of:[5]
- two power cars to drive the train and supply power to the carriages,
- two 'railbed' sleeper cars with airline style lie-flat seating,
- three premium economy sitting cars,
- one luggage / staff carriage,
- one lounge / galley / club car.
See also
[edit]Notes and references
[edit]- ^ Queensland Rail Travel - Network Map
- ^ Queensland Rail Travel - Timetable (PDF) effective 17 July 2023
- ^ "Spirit of Queensland". www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au. Archived from the original on 30 September 2016. Retrieved 28 June 2017.
- ^ World class trains for Queensland supporting 800 Maryborough jobs Archived 15 October 2017 at the Wayback Machine Minister for Transport 27 October 2010
- ^ a b c d Queensland Audit Office. "Traveltrain renewal: Sunlander 14. Report 8: 2014-15" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 March 2015. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
- ^ a b Chris O'Brien and Kym Agius (9 December 2014). "Auditor-General delivers scathing report on project to replace the Sunlander train". ABC News. Archived from the original on 1 November 2016. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
- ^ "Media statement: Seats added in Sunlander changes". Queensland Government. 24 February 2013. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
- ^ "Spirit of Queensland tilt train service commences" Railway Digest December 2013 page 16
- ^ Spirit of Queensland factsheet Archived 2013-12-04 at the Wayback Machine Queensland Rail
External links
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