Spirit of the Outback (Queensland Rail) - AustraliaSpirit of the Outback (Queensland Rail) The Spirit of the Outback is a long-distance passenger rail service in Queensland, Australia, operated by Queensland Rail's Traveltrain division. Spirit of the Outback Route Debuting in November 1993 by combining the former Capricornian and Midlander trains, this 1,325 km rail journey operates between Brisbane and Longreach. The Spirit of the Outback travels along the east coast of Queensland, from Brisbane to Rockhampton, where it heads west through Blackwater, Emerald and Barcaldine, to Longreach. The Spirit of the Outback passes through coastal landscapes and then travels into the Outback, through mountain ranges, sunburnt plains and historic towns and to attractions such as the Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame and Qantas Founders Outback Museum. The train operates twice weekly. In January 2015, the service was upgraded with refurbished L series carriages. At this time the M series carriages and Motorail services were also withdrawn. Spirit of the Outback Classes of Travel The Spirit of the Outback has three classes of travel:
Service Type: Passenger train Predecessor: Capricornian The Midlander First Service: November 1993 Current Operator(s): Queensland Rail Ridership: 18,216 (2010/11) Route Start: Brisbane Route End: Longreach Distance Travelled: 1,325 kilometres Average Journey Time: 26 hours Service Frequency: 2 x per week Line Used: North Coast Central Western Spirit of the Outback Route Map
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