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Early works complete at Abbot Point

Wednesday 03 December 2008

QR is continuing to expand the capacity of its coal rail network with the completion of initial works for the second rail balloon loop at the Abbot Point Coal Terminal in Central Queensland.


Rail duplication to boost capacity

Thursday 28 August 2008

A seven kilometre track duplication will boost capacity to carry coal in the Blackwater system in central Queensland, according to Queensland Rail (QR).


Asciano contract to shake up QR business structure

Friday 08 August 2008

The Queensland Resources Council has said Asciano’s entry into the Queensland coal haulage market should make Queensland Rail look again at its business structure.


Mt Isa set for further growth

Thursday 07 August 2008

Queensland Rail (now a public company registered as QR) has released a draft plan to maximise growth potential on the Mount Isa Townsville rail corridor.


Locomotives hauled to Queensland

Wednesday 25 June 2008

The first new locomotives in the multi-million dollar plan to boost Queensland Rail’s (QR) coal fleet in Goonyella, have sailed into Brisbane.


New structure for Queensland Rail

Tuesday 11 December 2007

THE Queensland Resouces Council (QRC) has welcomed announcement by the Chair of Queensland Rail (QR), John Prescott AC, of a new structure for the state-owned corporation.


Infrastructure talks derailed

Thursday 09 August 2007

THE Queensland infrastructure crisis has reached a new low, with Queensland Resources Council (QRC) chief executive Michael Roche announcing “new wave of industry activism” at an Australian Rail Summit in Sydney.


New wave of industry activism

Thursday 19 July 2007

QUEENSLAND Resources Council chief executive Michael Roche announced “new wave of industry activism” at the Australian Rail Summit in Sydney, accusing Queensland’s rail and port operators of being less than customer focused in recent times.


Contractor wins $250m deal

Friday 06 July 2007

MACMAHON Holdings Limited has won the contract for Queensland Rails (QR) Jilalan Rail Yard Upgrade Project


Early works complete at Abbot Point

Tuesday 01 January 1980

QR is continuing to expand the capacity of its coal rail network with the completion of initial works for the second rail balloon loop at the Abbot Point Coal Terminal in Central Queensland.


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