12-month road train trial for Queensland freight route

12-month road train trial for Queensland freight route

Any operators wishing to participate in the trial will be required to obtain a permit. Image: Jackson Photography/stock.adobe.com/ The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) has begun a 12-month trial period permitting access for approved Type 2 road train vehicle movements along a key livestock route, under permit. The trial will enable Type 2 road trains (between 36.5-metres to 53.5-metres in length) to travel between Emerald Downs and t…

Type 2 road train trial through Emerald gets the green light: will it be permanent?

A 12-month trial permits 53.5-metre type 2 road trains through Emerald between 7pm-7am. See how two sharp turns are being assessed for access.