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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

7 years

Today's #TrainEtiquetteTuesday is a simple one: please book a removalist 👏

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@QueenslandRail

7 months

In late 2022, we transported an EMU back to the 1980s, making way for the filming of on-train and on-station scenes for Boy Swallows Universe - the iconic Trent Dalton novel based in Brisbane. We were ecstatic to play a role in bringing it to life! 🚆 Have you seen it yet?

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

6 years

To support @LifelineAust and the amazing work they do, we bought 20 books from Brisbane Bookfest and hid them on our trains this morning 📚 If you found a book give us a shout, and if you’re heading to Bookfest make sure to plan your journey there with @TransLinkSEQ

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

10 years

#illridewithyou

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

5 years

We're not crying, you're crying!😢On Sunday we said our final farewell to the EMU01. This workhorse has been transporting commuters around SEQ since 1979, clocking up around 12,000,000 kilometres in its long career🚊A massive thank you to everyone who joined us on Sunday!

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

7 years

Did anyone else look like this on their commute today? 😂

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

6 years

This week our staff reported some miscon-duck-t in the rail corridor at Robina, when a family of ducks flew the nest & were seen waddling along the tracks for a sneak beak. Without feather ado, our staff were able to organise a rescue crew to remove the flock from the quacks 🦆

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

8 years

If you're trying to catch or battle #PokemonGo characters on our network pls remain vigilant of your surroundings.

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

1 month

You have fancy seats, we have the Origin Shield. 🏉

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

5 years

South Brisbane station looking mighty fine 👌 Do you have a favourite Queensland train station?

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

5 years

On this day in 1979 Queensland Rail ran its first electrified passenger service from Ferny Grove to Darra. Fast forward 40 years, the final trains in the New Generation Rollingstock fleet are getting ready to hit the Queensland Rail network at the Wulkuraka Maintenance Centre!

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

5 years

Don’t forget, starting today (18 Nov) all your Monday trips are on us for the next four weeks. Simply walk through the open fare gates and we’ll cover your fare on these dates!

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

2 months

This morning, a truck hit a rail bridge in Corinda causing significant structural damage and resulted in significant delays for our customers. Queensland Rail is pleading with drivers to know their height, plan their route and obey the road signs - for everyone's safety. 🙏

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

7 years

Happy #InternationalDayOfFriendship to @TrainsInfo and @metrotrains 🚆💛 #TrainFriends

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

6 years

While we discourage taking your bicycle on our trains during peak times, we DEFINITELY discourage bringing your lawn mower no matter what time of day! What’s the strangest thing you’ve seen on a train? #TrainEtiquette

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

5 years

After four decades in service, it’s time to farewell the ‘EMU01’. 🚉 Join us for its farewell tour of special services across the network from 9-11 August & a community event & re-enactment this Sunday of its first passenger journey in 1979. For more info👉

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

5 years

We’re loving the colours in this stunning pic! 🌇 Can you guess which station it’s snapped from? 📸Sona Ill-verster Warren

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

7 years

How we'll sleep tonight, knowing the #QLD flag will be flying in Sydney's Central St tomorrow. Night, @TrainsInfo ! #QLDER #StateOfOrigin

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

5 years

🏃🏽‍♀️South Brisbane station was a sea of pink this morning as thousands of runners took to Brisbane’s streets to raise money for breast cancer research, as part of the International Women’s Day Fun Run 🏃🏽‍♀️ Great work to all who supported this great cause! 💗 #IWDFR19

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

5 years

Following 12-weeks of repairs, the full length of the 1,000km Mount Isa line reopened to the first freight services today. Thanks to our employees and contractors who have worked tirelessly to to restore this vital connection for North West QLD.

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

4 years

For your safety and to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, we recommend considering using your elbow to bump the train door button, rather than using your hand.

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

5 years

Join us at Ferny Grove station this morning as the state’s first electric train EMU01 takes to the tracks for the last time. 🚊 For more information:

7NEWS Brisbane

@7NewsBrisbane

5 years

Queenslanders have the chance to take a ride into rail history. It's 40 years since the first electric service in Brisbane, and tomorrow will be the last day for that original train. #7NEWS

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

4 years

The safety of our customers and staff is our number one priority. In response to COVID-19, we’re ramping up our strict cleaning measures at our stations and onboard our trains. You can find more information here:

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

5 months

Recently, we discovered a thriving colony of native stingless bees making their home in our electricity boxes. We teamed up with local experts Brisbane Native Bees to carefully relocate these precious pollinators to a safer environment.

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

7 years

Found at Kippa-Ring this AM, this lil fella thought he had the koalaification to run a railway. He's being checked & will be safely released

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

5 years

The Mount Isa line will re-open Mon 29 April, restoring one of Qld’s most important freight routes. More than 400 staff and contractors worked 160,000 hours over the past 10 weeks to repair the line, following unprecedented flooding in the region.

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

5 years

2009 vs 2019 #10YearChallenge

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

6 years

Take a look at how our network map has changed! Pictured left is the network map from 1978-1982 and on the right we have our current one. What differences can you spot? 🔍 #TBT

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

6 years

This weekend, around 200 of our employees braved the heat to complete significant maintenance & renewal works. Thanks to our customers for your patience as these important works are carried out to keep our network safe & reliable.

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

6 years

Happy Friday! One of our team took this great snap in the yard yesterday. Can you guess all of the units pictured?

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

1 year

All aboard! If you’re heading to Origin Game 2 you’ll get free train travel 📷 But Blues supporters know this is their final destination…

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

4 years

Our scheduled maintenance closure planned for this weekend (4-5 Apr) will no longer go ahead to allow 6 extra freight trains to travel between Brisbane, Townsville & Cairns delivering much-needed groceries, household goods & manufacturing materials. SEQ trains will run as normal.

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

1 year

Did you see the rainbow lights at Central Station today? The lights were changed in support of IDAHOBIT - the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. We want everyone to know they have the right to be their true self in our community. 🏳️‍🌈

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

7 years

Sorry about the last tweet everyone, slippery fingers and Friday feels.

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

7 years

Customers please avoid Beenleigh station as it is currently closed due to localised flooding. Trains are stopping at Holmview station.

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

5 years

1 ❤️= 1 pat for this good doggo (when she's off duty, of course). 🐶 If you haven’t met Vesna she is a regular at the Rail Management Centre. Today is International Guide Dog Day & as a proud partner of @GuideDogsQld we’re acknowledging the incredible Guide Dogs in Queensland.

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

5 years

🚂 The first train successfully travelled the newly re-constructed Mount Isa line between Cloncurry and Townsville ahead of the line’s re-opening on Monday 29 April 🚂 Following unprecedented flooding in the region, more than 200 sites across 300km of track required repair.

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

4 months

A moment of appreciation for this stunning piece of art by Pete Lambie! 🖌 Pete has created some fantastic pieces for us over the years - but we had to show off this recent beauty of the tilt train 'mooving' through the countryside.

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

4 years

Our tip for your weekend…be more like the train on the right ✋ #SocialDistancing 📸 @benjsoutham

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

7 years

Our beautiful new header pic is by talented #Brisbane photographer @jendn , also featured on our Instagram: queenslandrail_official 🌞📸😍

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

5 years

In the remote Kuranda Range our crews joined forces with emergency services to undertake one of our most complex emergency preparedness exercises in conjunction with @QueenslandPolice , @qldambulance , @QldFES , Queensland Government Air & @QLDHealthnews . 👀 it below!

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

6 months

A beautiful sunrise at Eagle Junction station to get us through Monday! ✨ 📸 Thanks Shelley S. for capturing this gem!

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

6 years

These three very old & very beautiful books were recently found at Central station. 📚✨Please message us if you know who these might belong to & remember our Lost Property office is open 7:30am – 5:00pm, Mon to Fri & can be contacted on 13 16 17.

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

7 years

Long live the Sunlander! Did you know the dining cars have been restored thanks to the Qld Pioneer Steam Railway? 😃

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

9 years

We've recognised the efforts of @QPSmedia dog teams at Central for keeping our network safe

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

1 year

On behalf of Queensland Rail and the transport industry in our state, we express our deepest sympathies to all those affected by the devastating train tragedy in Greece. During this awful time, we also send our condolences to our colleagues in the Greek rail industry.

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

5 years

Good morning to everyone… except those who don’t vacate their seats for people in need 😉 Thank you to all customers who give up their seats for those in need including seniors, people with disabilities and pregnant women, like this mum-to-be 👏 #TrainEtiquetteTuesday

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

7 years

Five little ducks went out one day… luckily our station staff were there to help them on their way! 🦆

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

5 years

As a thank you to our customers, train travel will be free across SEQ (incl. the Airport line) for the next four Mondays. There's no need to touch on or off on these days, simply walk through the fare gates and your trip will be on us. For more info:

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

7 years

"What do you mean pets are not allowed on trains?" This morning our Richlands station staff helped rescue & return this doggo to @RSPCAQld 🐩

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

5 years

#onthisday In 1865, the ‘Faugh-a-Ballagh’ chugged its way into history books when it became the first loco to move under its own steam, travelling on a test run from North Ipswich to Wide Gully with two carriages. #QLDRailHistory

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

6 years

A reminder to always leave room for others to disembark the train before trying to board, to avoid slips like this one @TrainsInfo #TrainEtiquetteTuesday

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

5 years

👋Morning everyone, we’re here and ready to assist with your morning commute. Please get in touch if you need any travel assistance.

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

4 years

To help keep customers safe, we’re rolling out hundreds of hand sanitiser dispensers across all our SEQ stations 🧼This is on top of our additional cleaning measures we’ve been running since March. Thank you for your support to help us limit the transmission of COVID-19👏

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

2 years

Following disruptions as result of the severe weather events across the South East Queensland network, services will be resuming tomorrow, 3 March. Services will be resuming on a Saturday frequency timetable. See link below for more information.

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

5 years

Ahead of Father’s Day on Sunday, we caught up with Queensland Rail drivers and father-son duo, Dean and Laurie Jones, to hear how Dean followed in his father’s footsteps to become a train driver. 🚉 We hope Laurie and all the other Dads out there have a great Father’s Day!

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

1 year

Shine bright like a diamond (crossing) 💎🛤 Watch our team as they fire up the big machinery and complete a diamond crossing replacement. 🚜

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

5 years

We're urging motorists of trucks and other over-height vehicles to please pay attention, know your vehicle's height and load, and stay clear of rail bridges which are too low for you. 🚚

9News Queensland

@9NewsQueensland

5 years

Dopey drivers are slamming into South-East rail bridges at an alarming rate with dramatic vision showing how bad the problem is, and Queensland Rail is now targeting one type of driver, in particular. @AlisonAriotti9 #9News

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@QueenslandRail

8 years

Happy b'day. We are proud to have been an integral part of Queensland history for 151 years.

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@QueenslandRail

8 years

Our legendary Gulflander railway celebrates 125 years of service.

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

6 years

Meet Kimberly, a Train Guard & her mum Karen, a Station Master at Zillmere. The pair have worked together at Queensland Rail for the past four years. "I’m so lucky to have such an inspiring woman to look up to," Kimberly said. Happy Mother's Day!💕

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@QueenslandRail

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@QueenslandRail

5 years

Thanks for being there with us in 2019. Wishing all of our customers a happy and safe New Year from all of us here at Queensland Rail.

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

7 years

Direct from the Queensland Rail control centre, may the fourth be with you – today and always! ✨ #MayThe4th #StarWarsDay

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

7 years

Take a look at the construction of Mayne Yard in the early 1900’s. Prior to this, the locomotives were stabled at the Roma Street depot. In 1927 the locomotives were relocated from Roma Street to Mayne Yard and in 1928 the carriage shed opened. #ThrowbackThursday

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

8 years

Look who we rescued this morning. Percy the platypus is now safe at home @AustraliaZoo #cute

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@QueenslandRail

8 years

Our new look Tilt Train has hit the rails today. Keep your eye out or jump onboard and let us know what you think.

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

5 years

Starting tomorrow (18 Nov), train travel will be free across SEQ for four consecutive Mondays to thank our customers. You won't need to use your go card or purchase a paper ticket on these days (incl. the Airport line) as your trip is on us! More info:

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

5 months

We're excited to announce regular heritage charter services are returning. Tickets are now available for the first trip for 2024, on Sunday March 24. More info:

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@QueenslandRail

5 years

They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. Lest we forget.

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@QueenslandRail

5 years

They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. Lest we forget.

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

5 years

Happy Birthday #Queensland !🎈Today marks the 160th anniversary of Queensland’s official separation from New South Wales…and the day all of the quality #Origin players started venturing north. We love connecting Queensland people with Queensland every day, but especially today!

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

9 years

@JordanJansen @TransLinkSEQ we are glad to hear you are on your way and apologise for the delay.

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@QueenslandRail

5 years

Check out our new 150m long mural at Indooroopilly station! 🎨🍃Commissioned through our Positive pARTnerships Program and designed by Yannick Blattner, the artwork was inspired by the plants and trees in the surrounding area, symbolising growth, vitality, energy & rejuvenation.

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

6 years

Honoured to join Redlands RSL and more than 300 current and former servicemen this morning for a commemorative ‘Troop Train’ service from Brisbane CBD to Cleveland station in tribute of #RemembranceDay2018 and the Centenary of Armistice.

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

8 years

Two pigeons waiting behind the yellow line. One says: "You going to Coo-paroo? The other says "No, Eagle Junction".

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

5 years

#onthisday 50 years ago, Queensland’s steam train era came to an end! On 21 December 1969, over 2,000 excited commuters made the journey aboard the last timetabled steam train service, starting at Mackay Railway station, travelling through to Farleigh, Mackay Harbour & return.

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

7 years

The one lost property item we don’t want to look after… please take all rubbish (inc hot chooks) with you🤢 #TrainEtiquetteTuesday #KABWeek

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@QueenslandRail

7 years

When you’re trying to think of reasons why someone’s bag deserves a seat on the train….. #TrainEtiquetteTuesday

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

5 years

🚂 All aboard the steam train! On the Ekka show holiday tomorrow (Wednesday 14 August) we’re operating a heritage steam train from Roma Street station to Exhibition station. Please note, you'll need a valid Ekka entry ticket to travel. More info:

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

5 years

Have you seen our Authorised Officers patrolling the SEQ network? Our team of Authorised Officers patrol trains and stations across the network to maintain the safety and security of our customers and staff. Next time you see one, make sure you give them a wave! 👋

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

5 years

Caught this little 🦆 trying to duck out of work early this Friday. Luckily our Rail Operations Response Unit was quick to quack down on the feathery fugitive🕵️‍♀️

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

10 years

@JordanJansen Welcome aboard! And it's your friends birthday? Happy Birthday!

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

5 years

Happy Sunday! 🌞 We hope everyone has a bright day, so you can recharge for another week.

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

5 years

Have you seen our @ruokday trains on our network? We're helping to spread the important message to ‘Trust the Signs, Trust your Gut & Ask R U OK?’ These simple words could start a conversation that changes the life of a workmate, friend or family member.

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

7 years

Our predictions for #FortuneCookieDay tomorrow #TrainEtiquetteTuesday 🥠

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

4 years

Last year, we recorded 7 collisions with trains, 117 collisions with boom gates & more than 200 close calls at Queensland Rail level crossings. With our trains weighing up to 260 tonnes & travelling up to 140 km/ph, they can’t swerve and they can take a long time to stop.

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

5 years

Final works have wrapped up on Milton station’s mini facelift! The subway to Milton Road has now re-opened, sporting new wall and floor coverings, new lights, CCTV & improved stairs to the platforms. Say hi to the friendly station staff next time you’re passing through! 😀👋

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

3 years

From 1am tomorrow (Saturday 18 Dec) masks will be mandatory on public transport. If you’re planning on travelling with us, please remember to stay home if you’re feeling unwell, wear a mask and practise good personal hygiene. For more info, visit @Queenslandhealth ’s website.

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@QueenslandRail

7 years

The face when the passenger next to you has their bag on the floor or on their lap, so you can both sit comfortably. #TrainEtiquetteTuesday

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@QueenslandRail

7 years

Between the new profile pics & this new station accessory - you've never looked better! Thanks for coming to play, @TrainsInfo ! #QLDER

Sydney Trains & NSW TrainLink Info

@TrainsInfo

7 years

This hurts... this really hurts @QueenslandRail #Origin

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@QueenslandRail

7 years

@frankie_1987 @T1SydneyTrains @CatfishSC Come here & we'll love you, Frankie. Those Sydney Trains people...🙄🙄🙄 #QueenslandRailLovesFrankie

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@QueenslandRail

3 months

The iconic Gulflander is back in action! 🙌🚂 We're thrilled to announce that this beloved Queensland Rail gem is once again ready to roll through the stunning Gulf Country and will be returning to service on Wednesday!

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

1 year

Don’t be this driver! 🤦‍♂️Queueing across level crossings is not on!🚨

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@QueenslandRail

5 years

Beenleigh station remains open & trains are operating on the Beenleigh & Gold Coast lines. Due to nearby bushfire activity, we're in contact with QFES & closely monitoring the situation, with QR crews on site. We'll continue to keep you updated, if the situation changes.

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@QueenslandRail

5 years

Don’t worry @TrainsInfo it’s not too late to jump ship to the winning state ahead of Game 2. If you leave now you could make this morning’s XPT 😉 #Queenslander

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Queensland Rail

@QueenslandRail

7 years

Our devoted Ferny Grove customer Ken had no idea the surprise his wife had organised for his retirement. Watch now

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@QueenslandRail

7 years

@metrotrains @storm @nthqldcowboys

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