A full-scale replica of a new Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP) train has been unveiled, giving Queenslanders a first look at the next generation of locally built passenger trains. The 38-metre mock-up includes the driver’s cab and two carriages and will be used to test accessibility features before the trains go into production.
The model was built in Maryborough by local workers and supported the development of new manufacturing skills in the region. It has now been moved to Geebung, where accessibility experts and community representatives will help test and refine the design to ensure it meets the needs of all passengers, including those with disability or limited mobility.
The QTMP will deliver 65 six-car passenger trains at a new purpose-built facility at Torbanlea on the Fraser Coast. Construction on the site is progressing, with the steel frame, roof, and wall cladding of the main facility now in place.
Each of the new trains will exceed national accessibility standards and become the most inclusive fleet in Queensland when the first train begins service in 2027. The project also supports local jobs and strengthens the state’s manufacturing industry, providing long-term economic and community benefits.
The unveiling of the mock-up marks an important milestone in the program and gives passengers a glimpse of the comfort and innovation that will define Queensland’s future rail travel.