Tilt Train Information
Brisbane and Rockhampton
Enjoy a relaxing trip on the Tilt Train. It’s a great way to visit family or friends, to enjoy a vacation, or to escape the city.
The Tilt Train is a cost-effective, convenient and environmentally friendly way to travel. You can relax and let us drive you between Brisbane and Rockhampton. You can watch your favorite sporting team or a live performance in Brisbane, or you can connect to the Gold Coast or Sunshine Coast. The Tilt train is also a great way to bring the whole family to the Fraser Coast, Bundaberg or Capricorn regions of Queensland.
There’s no better way to travel. With Economy and Business Seats and free Wi-Fi, you can stay connected.
There are many advantages to train travel, but it can also be challenging. We want to make sure that everyone has a safe, enjoyable trip. Act Safe. Find out how to travel safely with us. Arrive safely.
Route Details
Route: Brisbane to Rockhampton
Distance: 639 kms
Duration: 7 hrs 45 mins
Network Map: Train Stations
Timetable Departs Brisbane:
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. This includes Business Seats (Carriage A), including the accessible spaces and seats, as well Carriages B through F, offering Economy Seating.
- Explore the counters at Carriages B and E for help in locating your seat. You’re never far from a cup of tea or a biscuit.
- The images of the Roma Street Station in Brisbane, and the external entry point of the train cars are provided to help you plan your trip and see what facilities are available.
Business Seats
Carriage A has 27 seats, including 3 accessible spaces. The 27 seats are divided into Business Seats, Seats for Accessible People and Seats for Carers. Seats are numbered 4-30, with seat number 4 located at the back of the carriage. Seat 30 is at the front. The accessible space numbers are 1, 2, and 3. They are located in the rear of carriage.
General Carriage Facilities
The carriage has overhead compartments for hand luggage. The rear of the carriage has a drink fountain that provides filtered water. Outside the entrance to the seating area, luggage racks are provided for carry-ons and checked baggage.
The width of the aisle, corridor and door
Train entry door width: 800mm
The width of the entry door to seating area: 710mm
The narrowest part of the corridor width is 745mm
Aisle width : 530mm
Accessibility information
Accessible Seats
There are accessible seats, which can be used by people who transfer from a mobility aid. The accessible seats are at the back of the carriage. Their seat height is 430mm.
The width of the aisle between accessible seats 4 and 5 is approximately 530mm.
A caregiver travelling with a client who has booked Accessible Seat 4 in the front of seat 7 will be assigned.
The adjacent seat 6 will be assigned to a carer traveling with a client booked in Accessible Chair 5.
If collapsible mobility devices are used, they can be placed in the luggage rack at the end carriage. A space in carriage A, if available, is included with the Accessible Seat.
Accessible Spaces
The carriage features three accessible spaces for the customer to store or travel with a mobility device, such as a scooter or wheelchair. They are located in the rear of carriage near the Accessible Seats. When the Accessible Seats A4 andA5 are added to a customer’s booking, these spaces become available.
When the Accessible Spaces 3 & 2 are booked when Accessible Seat A5 has been reserved, they will be allocated.
When Accessible Space 1 is reserved, Accessible Seat A4 will be assigned.
Accessible Space Dimensions
- A1 = 550mm (W) wide by 1700mm (L).
- A2/3 = each 600mm W x 1750mm L. Total combined space 1200mm W x 1750 L.
There are size restrictions on mobility devices. These dimensions are generally considered to be the maximum. 680mm wide x 1200mm long .
Traveling with an Assistance Animal
Customers travelling with a service animal may book seats 30 and 27, respectively. These seats are at the front of carriage.
Seat 30 will be reserved if the aisle seat 29 is not available. This allows for more space on the floor to accommodate a service animal.
Seat 27 will be reserved if the aisle seat 26 is not available. This allows for more space on the floor to accommodate a service animal.
Toilets with Accessible Unisex Toilet
A toilet with a changing table for babies (seat height of 480mm) is located on the left-rear of the carriage, facing the direction of travel.
Door width: 760mm
Bathroom floor width: 1 500mm
Bathroom floor length 2200mm
Visit our website for more information about Accessible Facilities Accessibility .
All Economy Seats
Carriage B has 47 Economy Seats.
The seats are numbered 1 to 47. Seats 1 and 47 are located at the back of the carriage.
General Carriage Facilities
The unisex toilet and baby changing table are located on the left rear of the carriage, facing the direction of travel.
The carriage has overhead compartments for hand luggage.
The rear of the carriage has a drink fountain that provides filtered water.
Outside the entrance to the seating area, luggage racks are provided for carry-on items. A checked baggage service is available.
The Servery, located in the front of carriage B is where you can purchase a wide range of hot foods and snacks.
Customers who are unable to access the Servery can be served in their seats by the Onboard team.
The width of the aisle, corridor and door
External train door width: 800mm
The width of the entry door to seating area: 600mm
Aisle Width : 440mm
The width of the corridor from the Unisex Toilet is 750mm
The width of the corridor from the servery to Carriage B: 600mm
Traveling with an Assistance Dog
Customers travelling with a service animal may book seats 47 and 44.
These seats are at the front of carriage.
Seat 47 offers enough space on the sides to accommodate a service animal.
Seat 44 will be reserved if the aisle seat 43 is not available. This allows for more space on the floor to accommodate a service animal.
Carriage C
All Economy Seats
Carriage C has 68 Economy-class seats. The seats are numbered 1 to 68. Seat 1 is at the back of the carriage, and Seat 68 is at the front.
General Carriage Facilities
The unisex toilet and baby changing table are located on the left rear of the carriage, facing the direction of travel.
The carriage has overhead compartments for hand luggage. The rear of the carriage has a drink fountain that provides filtered water. Outside the entrance to the seating area, luggage racks are provided for carry-ons and checked baggage.
The width of the aisle, corridor and door
External train door width: 800mm
The width of the entry door to seating area: 600mm
Aisle Width : 440mm
Corridor Width: 750mm
Carriage D
All Economy Seats
Carriage D has 67 Economy Seats. The seats are numbered 1 through 67. Seat 1 is at the back of the carriage, and Seat 67 at its front.
General Carriage Facilities
The unisex toilet and baby changing table are located on the right front of the carriage, facing the direction of travel.
The carriage has overhead compartments for hand luggage. The front of the carriage has a drink fountain that provides filtered water. Outside the entrance to the seating area, luggage racks are provided for carry-on items. A checked baggage service is available.
The width of the aisle, corridor and door
External train door width: 800mm
The width of the entry door to seating area: 600mm
Aisle Width : 440mm
Corridor Width: 750mm
Carriage E
All Economy Seats
The 42 Economy Seats are located in Carriage E. The seats are numbered 1 to 42. Seat 1 is at the back of the carriage, and Seat 42 is at the front.
General Carriage Facilities
The unisex toilet and baby changing table are located on the left rear of the carriage, facing the direction of travel.
The carriage has overhead compartments for hand luggage. The rear of the carriage has a drink fountain that provides filtered water. Outside the entrance to the seating area, luggage racks are provided for carry-on items. A checked baggage service is available.
The Servery, located in the front of carriage E is where you can purchase a wide range of hot foods and snacks. Customers who are unable to access the Servery can be served in their seats by our Onboard team.
The width of the aisle, corridor and door
External train door width: 800mm
The width of the entry door to seating area: 600mm
Aisle Width : 440mm
The width of the corridor from the Unisex Toilet is 750mm
The width of the corridor from the servery to Carriage C: 600mm
Carriage F
All Economy Seats
Carriage F has 36 Economy Seats. The seats are numbered 21-56. Seat 21 is at the left rear of the carriage, and seat 56 is at the front.
General Carriage Facilities
The unisex toilet and baby changing table are located on the right front of the carriage, facing the direction of travel.
The carriage has overhead compartments for hand luggage. The front of the carriage has a drink fountain that provides filtered water. Outside the entrance to the seating area, luggage racks are provided for carry-on items. A checked baggage service is available.
The width of the aisle, corridor and door
External train door width: 800mm
The width of the entry door to seating area: 600mm
Aisle Width : 440mm
Corridor Width: 750mm
Menu
Aboard the Tilt Train you can enjoy one of our delicious meal packages or choose from a selection of take away meals and snacks available from the Club Car.
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BOOKING INFORMATION
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