THE newly refurbished Spirit of Queensland train is expected to arrive in Cairns this afternoon. It's the first trip in Queensland Rail's $200 million investment and marks a new era in innovation for ...

It’s a five-minute drive from my hotel on the Cairns waterfront – or a few streets from the CBD fringe – to the railway station, and all is quiet when I arrive. Luggage check closes 30 minutes before ...

THE nostalgic era of steam train travel returns to the tropical north next year as Queensland Rail celebrates 150 years. Travel and tourist executive general manager Martin Ryan said it would be a ...

Goway’s Island Tracks trip combines two Australian highlights: Passengers get to ride the new Spirit of Queensland rail service from Cairns to Fraser Island with a stop at the Whitsunday Islands, the ...