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Queensland Railways (QR) (2001 - ) |
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| Function: Advisory or Regulatory Body and Rail Industry | ||
| Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | ||
| Queensland Railways was established in 1865. The corporation is owned by the Queensland State Government. From their Web site, August 2001, "QR is a State Government-owned Corporation. QR's shareholders are the people of Queensland, represented by the Treasurer and the Minister for Transport and Main Roads. As one of the State's biggest employers with around 13,700 staff and an operating revenue around $2 billion, QR administers Australia's largest rail network with customers ranging from commuters, tourists and freight businesses to mining and agricultural industries." |
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| URL: The home page for this entity is located at http://www.qr.com.au | |
| Location: Brisbane, Queensland | |
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