For the first time Burnett and Bundaberg residents will be able to travel to Brisbane on weekends following 
changes to the Bundaberg Tilt Train service on 2 September.
Member for Bundaberg Jack Dempsey and Member for Burnett Stephen Bennett said changes to the tilt train timetable will create better weekend travel options.
“From 2 September the Wednesday north and southbound Bundaberg Tilt Train service will be transferred to a Saturday,” Mr Dempsey said.
“Passengers will be able to take the Bundaberg Tilt Train service on a Saturday from Bundaberg station at 5.15am and will arrive the same day at Brisbane Roma Street at 9.50am.
“Passengers can return to Maryborough West station the following day on either the 11.00am Rockhampton or 4.55pm Bundaberg Tilt Train services departing Brisbane.
“This really opens up travel opportunities for Bundaberg residents.”
Mr Bennett welcomed the timetable change.
“Bundaberg residents will be able to go to a football game, attend a show, go shopping or visit friends in Brisbane and get home in time to start the working week.
“The change will also provide better access for anyone in Brisbane looking to get away to the regions for the weekend.”
The Bundaberg Tilt Train service has been used by people attending medical appointments and also for hospital patient transfers.
Queensland Rail has contacted hospitals about the changes and they will still be able to transfer patients via the Bundaberg Tilt Train services on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday.
Anyone who relied on the southbound Wednesday service departing Bundaberg station at 5.15am, under the previous timetable, will be catered for.
Queensland Rail will work with other stakeholders, bus operators and customers over coming weeks to inform them about the changes.
For more information, call 1800 TRAINS (1800 872 467) or visit www.queenslandrailtravel.com.au.