Queensland Rail, also known as QR and formerly known as QR Limited before the government selloff of Coal & Freight in 2010, is a government-owned railway operator in the state of Queensland for more than 145 years. Under the control of the Queensland Government, Queensland Rail operates the inner-city and long-distance passenger services, and previous to 2010 freight operations.
Read more about Queensland Rail: Pre-History, Founded, Public Float of QR National
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