Access

Use of a section of the rail network for the operation of trains

Access agreement

A commercial agreement between QR and a rail operator or end user (such as a coal mine) setting out the agreed terms on which a train service will operate

Access charge

The price paid by a rail operator or end user (such as a coal mine) to use a section of the rail network.

Access seeker

A rail operator or end user (such as a coal mine) wanting to gain access to the rail network.

Access Coordination

Plan prepared by Network Access detailing Plan operational and interface requirements for a rail operator or end user.

Capacity

Availability of train paths on the network.

Declared service

A rail service which is made available for access by parties other than QR, in accordance with the Queensland Competition Authority Act.

Interface

Managing the relationship between QR (as network manager) and rail operators. Interface issues include safety, technical, operational and environmental standards.

Network

Queensland’s rail system, including all main railway lines, marshalling yards, bulk loading and unloading points and passenger stations.

Network Management Principals

Agreed methods for train control and scheduling trains

QCA

Queensland Competition Authority

Rail Operator

A party that operates rolling stock (such as trains) on a railway. There are both QR and non-QR operators. 

Reference tariffs

Set access charges for nominated hauls and a nominated train service type that have been authorised by the Queensland Competition Authority

Ringfencing

Processes which separate the management of the rail network from the operation of train services, and protects the confidential information of rail operators and access seekers.