On this day

20 April

8 events from Queensland’s railway history, researched by Peter Burkitt.

  1. 1868

    • JONDARYAN - DALBY, WL - opened [23.79m].

  2. 1972

    • DAKENBA - CALLIDE COALFIELDS, MSL - reopened after temporary closure.

  3. 1983

    • Clyde built DEL2188 entered service.

  4. 1986

    • ROMA STREET - CAIRNS, NCL - running of first "Queenslander".

  5. 1988

    • CABOOLTURE - KULANGOOR, NCL - electrification energised

  6. 1993

    • EL3913 entered Ipswich Workshops for a corporate respray.

  7. 1998

    • GRACEMERE, CL - Tilt Train Servicing Shed electrification energised

    • YEERONGPILLY - SALISBURY, SML, Dual Gauge line and Clapham Through Road track completed and electrification energised.

Researched and compiled by Peter Burkitt, with later additions as sourced. About this list, abbreviations and the full calendar