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Queensland launches freight delivery plan to boost rail productivity

Queensland Freight Delivery Plan rail freight supply chain infrastructure Australasian Railway Association logistics productivity

The Queensland government has introduced the Queensland Freight Delivery Plan 2026, a strategic roadmap designed to enhance freight productivity, reliability, and safety across the state. The plan addresses a projected 20 per cent increase in the state’s freight task by 2032.

Key initiatives within the 70-action plan include the Rail Freight Container Incentive Scheme, which offers eligible customers rebates of up to 50 per cent on below-rail access charges for additional container freight on the North Coast Line, Mount Isa Line, and Southern Queensland systems. The plan also provides discounted diesel fuel access charges on the Mount Isa Line and includes a 10 per cent subsidy for all customers on that line.

The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) has welcomed the plan, noting its focus on making rail a more competitive option for freight customers. The strategy involves investments in road, rail, and marine infrastructure, as well as the development of new open-access intermodal freight facilities, specifically targeting the Mount Isa Line and the Port of Townsville.

Entities

Australasian Railway Association · Brent Mickelberg · Caroline Wilkie · Mount Isa Line · Queensland Government

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [● 2 SOURCES] The plan features discounted diesel fuel access charges on the Mount Isa Line. www.ownerdriver.com.au · ara.net.au
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The plan includes a rebate of up to 50 per cent on below-rail access charges for additional container freight on specific lines. ara.net.au
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Freight Delivery Plan includes 70 actions to improve freight movement across the state. www.ownerdriver.com.au
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The Queensland Freight Delivery Plan 2026 includes a new Rail Freight Container Incentive Scheme. www.ownerdriver.com.au · ara.net.au
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Queensland’s freight task is projected to grow by 20 per cent by 2032. www.ownerdriver.com.au · ara.net.au
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The ARA welcomed the Queensland Freight Delivery Plan 2026. ara.net.au

Sources

Queensland prioritises heavy vehicle access with new freight delivery plan [www.ownerdriver.com.au]
ARA welcomes focus on moving more freight on rail in Queensland Freight Delivery Plan - Australasian Railway Association [ara.net.au]