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Network Access Horizon Newsletter Issue 4
Communication with stakeholders is important to Network Access. We have decided to provide a news...
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QR submission to the Productivity Commission's Review of the Economic Costs of Freight Infrastructure and Efficient Approaches to Transport Pricing
The Rev...
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Coal Reference Tariffs
Tariffs for QR’s coal systems for 1 October – 31 December 2007. Contains the relevant tariffs for ...
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QR Updates Line Diagrams in accordance with Access undertaking
QR has updated both North and South Line Diagrams in accordance with section 2.2(b). More»

Common questions

Answers to Track Access commonly asked questions are listed below. If you can't find the answer, contact us with your question or search for an aspect of your question.

What is the Access Undertaking?
How do I apply for access to QR's network?
What does Network Access provide?

1. What is the Access Undertaking?

The Access Undertaking sets out the processes to be followed and the basic terms and conditions under which access to QR's rail infrastructure are negotiated between QR and access seekers.
QR's current Undertaking was approved by the Queensland Competition Authority in June 2006 and became operational in July 2006.

2. How do I apply for access to QR's network?

Rail operators and other access seekers interested in using the QR network must negotiate most aspects of their proposed operations through Network Access. The process for access to QR's network is detailed in the diagram below.

3. What does Network Access provide?

Network Access provides a set of bundled services that includes:

Rail access
Terminal access
Access services relating to major yards, rail corridors and our telecommunications network
Asset management
Asset maintenance and development
Rail capacity management
Train planning and network control
Emergency response
Incident management and investigation