After Weeks of Disconnection, a Vital Freight Corridor Has Been Restored

After weeks of disconnection, a vital freight corridor has been restored

Mount Isa line reopens after floods; a vital boost for Queensland supply chains.

Key rail line back in business after extended cuts

The Townsville to Mount Isa rail line reopened yesterday after severe flooding saw parts of the key route closed since December 29. Queensland Rail said crews had been working around the clock to repair 13km of track and more than 50 individual track defects, ranging from culvert damage to ballast replacement, across a vast and […] Thank-you for your interest in iQ Industry Queensland. We invite you to purchase a registration through iQ…

Key freight line reopens after massive recovery effort

Track resurfacing taking place between Gemoka and Maxwelton. Image: Queensland RailQueensland’s Mount Isa line has reopened after a major recovery effort, with crews working around the clock to repair 13 kilometres of track and more than 50 track defects.   Parts of the key freight corridor were closed in various locations since December 29, 2025, due to heavy rain causing major flooding across the region, as well as damage inflicted by ex-Tropi…