Founded
Queensland Rail history began from a fledgling rail business in 1865 to become Australia’s largest rail and transport enterprise.
For the past 145 years, QR has played a major role in the Queensland’s economy, providing the backbone for economic, social and regional development and growth across the State. One of QR's first service was carrying school children and dignitaries on the first rail line in Queensland running from Ipswich to Grandchester.
In 2009, the State Premier of Queensland, Anna Bligh, announced the privatisation of QR’s coal, general freight, network and services businesses. These have been brought together to create QR National.
The new QR National and Queensland Rail businesses officially separated on 1 July 2010, marking the beginning of significant new era for Queensland Rail.
Modified versions of Queensland Rail advertisements for "train etiquette" received attention on Reddit.
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