QR coal boost

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Queensland Rail has committed A$200m for the first phase of the upgrade of its coal locomotive fleet, which will include work on more than 150 locos. The majority of the works will be carried out at QR’s Rockhampton Workshops and at the Jilalan Maintenance Depot in Sarina.

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