Petition updateRailway Line North of Armidale under threat from two Councils in New EnglandCross Border Government Collaboation Essential
Siri GamageARMIDALE, Australia
12 Aug 2025

Connecting New England & Southern Queensland by Rail
 Unlocking tourism, jobs, Mobility and regional growth across borders

 

We’re pushing to reactivate the historic Northern Railway Line from Armidale (NSW) to the Queensland border — linking Glen Innes, Tenterfield, Wallangarra with Warwick, Toowoomba, and Brisbane.

 


Why Queensland should get on board:

 ✨ Tourism Boost — Scenic rail journeys and weekend getaways for SE Qld residents, plus access to major regional festivals.

 💼 Economic Growth — More visitors supporting local businesses, jobs in construction and rail services, plus revitalised rural hubs.

 🌱 Sustainable Transport — An eco-friendly alternative to road freight, plus added resilience during weather events.

@ Better public transport for for Health professionals and patients living across border Towns and villages

Quick facts:

 📏 200 km rail corridor reconnecting key towns

 👥 Serving 120,000+ in NSW and 4 million+ in SE Queensland

 🏞️ Australia’s first cross-border rail link (since 1888)

 ⏱️ Travel time: Warwick to Armidale in under 3 hours

Call to Action:

 


 We urge the NSW and Queensland Governments, local councils, and cross-border tourism bodies to support the revival of this vital rail link and help unlock the region’s full potential.

 


#RegionalDevelopment #Tourism #RailRevival #SustainableTransport #Queensland #NewEngland #CrossBorder

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