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The fastest narrow gauge trains in the world, the Tilt Trains provide an efficient, comfortable and world-class standard of travel.
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Take a relaxing journey on the Tilt Train, it’s an easy way to go visit family, enjoy a holiday or an escape to the city.
The Tilt Train provides a convenient, sustainable and value for money way to travel. With regular services between Brisbane and Rockhampton, you can leave the car behind, sit back and let us do the driving. Watch your favourite sporting team, see a live show in Brisbane or connect locally to the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast. The Tilt Train is also the perfect way to take the family on a holiday to some of Queensland’s iconic locations in the Fraser Coast, Bundaberg and Capricorn regions.
Offering Economy and Business Seats, a servery for light snacks and refreshments and Free Wi-Fi to help you stay connected... there's no easier way to travel.
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Christchurch to Greymouth, New Zealand
Taking in some of New Zealand's most dramatic landscapes, the TranzAlpine route from Christchurch to Greymouth travels through some of the most incredible sights on the South Island. The train crosses the Canterbury Plains and travels alongside the Waimakariri River before ascending into the mountains where it crosses the Staircase Viaduct. One-way fares start from $142 and all the seats line up with the huge panoramic windows and roof skylights.
Glasgow to Mallaig, Scotland, UK
Dubbed Britain's most scenic train route, the West Highland Line runs from the Scottish city of Glasgow to Fort William before continuing its journey towards the port of Mallaig. The journey traverses the Scottish Highlands' epic landscape and passes through the remote wilderness of Rannoch Moor. After a brief stop in Fort William, the train crosses the Glenfinnan Viaduct – the same bridge the Hogwarts Express crosses in the Harry Potter films.
For an even more authentic Harry Potter experience, there's The Jacobite steam train – it's the one used in the films. In 2023 the train ran Monday to Friday from early April to late October between Fort William and Mallaig. The 2024 season is yet to be announced. A standard adult return ticket costs $70. Otherwise, regular ScotRail trains between Glasgow and Mallaig run every day and a one-way off-peak fare is around $51.
San Luis Obispo to San Diego, California, USA
Stretching along the Pacific coastline, Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner connects the southern Californian cities of San Luis Obispo and San Diego. It's a comfortable 351-mile journey taking in stunning ocean views, beaches, rocky coast and quaint towns along the way. The train stops in places like Santa Barbara, Anaheim, and Los Angeles so if you have time, you can hop off and explore.
One-way fares start from around $61 and the full journey takes just over eight hours. Normally, the route offers 13 daily round-trip services between San Diego and Los Angeles, five to Santa Barbara and two to San Luis Obispo so travellers can be flexible with their itinerary, but do check the website for the latest timetables and service updates.
Kandy to Ella, Sri Lanka
Flam to Myrdal, Norway
Often described as one of the most beautiful train rides in the world, this journey is just under two hours and takes in some of the most beautiful scenery Norway has to offer. The Flåm Railway travels from sea level at the Sognefjord in Flåm to the Myrdal mountain station, 2,841 feet above sea level.
Williams to Grand Canyon Village, Arizona, USA
The trip on the Grand Canyon Railway begins in Williams, a small town 30 miles west of Flagstaff. Meandering its way through ponderosa pine forests and open prairie, the train terminates in Grand Canyon Village on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon National Park before heading back to Williams. On the way, passengers are encouraged to get into the spirit of the Old West and enjoy the musical entertainment, cowboy characters and other surprises.
One-way fares start from $70 for a traditional Pullman Class seat up to $240 for a spot in the luxury dome car which has a private bar service and incredible views. Pick the luxury parlour and you'll be able to step out on the rear platform to see the changing landscape from a different perspective.
Cairns to Kuranda, Queensland, Australia
The two-hour journey on the Kuranda Scenic Railway begins in Cairns and takes visitors through one of the world's oldest rainforests. The tropical scenery takes in waterfalls, mountains and ravines as well as one of Queensland's most popular national parks, Barron Gorge. In Kuranda, visitors can tour the historic train station which is more than 100 years old, plus a reptile park and a butterfly sanctuary.
Return fares start from $52 for adults and $25 for children. Many opt to take the railway to Kuranda and get the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway back, to experience the World Heritage-listed Wet Tropics of Queensland from a different angle. A combined rail and cableway ticket costs $81 for adults and $44 for children.
Dar es Salaam to Kapiri Mposhi, Tanzania and Zambia
The TAZARA (Tanzania & Zambia Railway Authority) route is a great way of experiencing a safari without splashing out. The train travels from Dar es Salaam in Tanzania to the Zambian town of Kapiri Mposhi through the Selous game reserve, offering a chance to spot elephants, lions, giraffes and more. The journey covers 1,150 miles and takes just under 48 hours to complete.
Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi, Vietnam
When travelling on The Reunification Express line (also known as the North-South Railway) you don't have to choose between seeing historic cities, charming towns and spectacular coastline – this journey has it all. Traversing more than a thousand miles between Hanoi in the north and Ho Chi Minh City in the south, the route is one of Asia's most popular train rides. The full journey takes over two days but you can hop on and off at destinations like Hue and Da Nang.
Creel to Los Mochis, Mexico
The Chepe Express , running from the coastal city of Los Mochis in northern Sinaloa to Creel in Chihuahua, is easily one of the most picturesque train journeys you could take without blowing the budget. Throughout the nine-hour trip, the train goes through 86 tunnels, crosses 37 bridges, and traverses the epic canyons of the Sierra Tarahumara, including the Copper Canyon.
Winnipeg to Churchill, Manitoba, Canada
Part of VIA Rail Canada's Adventure Routes, the Winnipeg to Churchill route (formerly known as the Hudson Bay and before that the Northern Spirits) is the only dry land connection to Churchill from the rest of Canada. The journey stretches 1,054 miles and takes more than two days to complete.
As the train edges its way closer to Churchill, passengers have the chance to spot unparalleled northern landscapes and maybe even a polar bear or two. Travellers can choose between economy class or sleeper plus, which includes meals throughout the trip. One-way fares start from around $181.
Lima to Huancayo, Peru
The trip takes 12 hours to complete and travels through the Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve, one of Peru's most important protected areas with breathtaking landscapes. Those keen to travel should plan the trip carefully as the trains only run eight to nine times a year between April and November. The line is currently closed after a landslide damaged the track between Chaclacayo and Matucana but is expected to re-open in 2024. One-way fares start around $132.
Mettupalayam to Udagamandalam, Tamil Nadu, India
India's only rack railway, the Nilgiri Mountain Railway from Mettupalayam to Udagamandalam is part of the UNESCO-listed Mountain Railways of India but a one-way ride in first class won't cost you more than $1.70. The train climbs the mountain rather sharply – it has the steepest track in Asia with a maximum gradient of 8.33%. The route takes exactly 290 minutes to go uphill, yet the return journey is 75 minutes shorter.
The route is 28.5 miles long and passes through many tunnels and over hundreds of bridges. The surrounding scenery includes rocky terrain, ravines, tea plantations and forested hills. The best views are between Mettupalayam and Coonoor, which is famous for its teas.
Zermatt to St. Moritz, Switzerland
Connecting two of Switzerland's mountain resorts, the Glacier Express is a brilliant way of seeing some of the most beautiful views in the Swiss Alps. The scenic route takes in sights like Oberalp Pass, the highest point of the journey, and the Landwasser Viaduct (pictured) – a six-arch bridge that stands at 213 feet and plunges straight into a tunnel that leads through the mountain. The day-long trip covers 91 tunnels, and 291 bridges and offers the chance to take in stunning alpine meadows, mountain lakes, and chalets.
Zermatt to St Moritz, Switzerland
Although you might expect to have to pay dearly for such a stunning train ride, the journey will only set you back around $169 for a one-way, second-class ticket. You can choose to pay a $55 supplement for a three-course lunch or you're free to bring your own food, drink, and even a bottle of wine on board. There is a food service car and staff come down the train to take orders. The panoramic coaches were specially built for the service in 2006.
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Sun at 11:00am. Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri at 4:55pm. Timetable Departs Rockhampton: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri and Sat at 6:45am. The Tilt train virtual tour shows six of the carriages that comprise this train. The tour begins in Carriage A, the Business and Accessible carriage, and continues to Carriage F.
The fastest narrow gauge trains in the world, the Tilt Trains provide an efficient, comfortable and world-class standard of travel. QR Limited is pleased to announce that business has returned to normal on QR's long-distance Traveltrain network with the return to service of the City of Townsville Tilt Train and the return to normal speed ...
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The Tilt Train provides a convenient, sustainable and value for money way to travel. With regular services between Brisbane and Rockhampton, you can leave the car behind, sit back and let us do the driving. Watch your favourite sporting team, see a live show in Brisbane or connect locally to the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast.
Regional tickets and fares. With NSW TrainLink you can travel by train and coach to 365+ destinations across New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and the ACT. Seats on Regional services are allocated and you will need to book your ticket before you travel. You cannot use an Opal card for travel on these services.
The best ways to save on train fares from Sydney to Brisbane: Book online and save: Get the best fares and secure your seats by booking online. You can save up to 10% on your ticket price when you book online. Book in advance: When you book a Standard Adult fare online 5 or more days before your planned departure date, you can get a discount of ...
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