Airtrain is dedicated to providing airport transport that is affordable, efficient and environmentally conscious.
Worldwide, passenger rail is regarded as a leading mode of environmentally ethical transport.
When you travel with Airtrain instead of by car, you are minimising your impact on the environment. Travelling by rail reduces your CO2 output, the risk of road crash incidents and offers major time-saving benefits by avoiding road congestion entirely. Airtrain also offers environmentally responsible extras, like the option of paperless travel, free water refill stations and no extra fees for travelling with your bike.
Every day that a customer makes the plane by catching Airtrain, they are saving .43kg of CO2. Each train has the capacity to carry over 600 passengers, totalling a saving of 258kg of CO2 on each trip.
Prof Phil Charles of the University of Queensland and Prof Louis Ferreira of QUT conducted research to determine the environmental and safety impacts of Brisbane’s Airtrain operations. This study revealed that over a 5 year period, Airtrain’s passengers created a saving of 23,700 tonnes CO2 emissions.
Airtrain’s operations have expanded to include Gold Coast’s Airtrain and Tram service and the number of Airtrain customers has increased to over 25 million. The overall CO2 emissions saved are likely to be much greater than originally reported by Prof Charles and Ferreira.
Airtrain offers congestion-free transport to and from Brisbane Airport. With limited access points to Brisbane Airport by road, traffic incidents can cause major congestion. Failure to make flight check-in can translate to missed flights and a forfeiture of the airfare. Catching Airtrain to make the plane delivers valuable time-saving benefits.Â
Airtrain rewards our passengers who choose to go paperless with special discounts for booking online. As it stands, Australia uses 40 million trees’ worth of paper a year. In an effort to reduce unnecessary paper waste, Airtrain has incentivised paperless travel. To choose our paper-free ticketing options and enjoy exclusive discounts, simply purchase your ticket online and download your e-ticket to your smartphone.
Internationally, 1 million plastic bottles are bought every minute. In an effort to curb the consumption of single-use plastic, Airtrain has installed free water refill stations at both Airtrain stations.
Airtrain doesn’t charge additional fees for oversized baggage or equipment. This means that you minimise your carbon footprint by riding your bike to/from the train station.
By travelling with Airtrain, you’re already making a positive difference to our environment. Other easy ways you can minimise your impact on the environment when you travel with Airtrain:
Airtrain uses Queensland Rail’s fleet of Next Generation trains. To read more about our partner, Queensland Rail’s environmental policies and management procedures, you can check them out here.
đź‘€ BLOG: Guide to accessible travel at Brisbane Airport
Travelling can be both exhilarating and challenging, especially for those with disabilities. Brisbane Airport is striving to build the most accessible airport in the country by providing facilities that are accessible to all members of the community, including passengers living with a disability.
Similarly, as part of Airtrain’s commitment to continually improving services to meet the needs of our passengers, we have introduced Cérge Companion at Airtrain stations at both the Domestic and International Terminals.
For our guide to accessible travel at Brisbane Airport, check out the blog via the link in bio.
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🚆TRAVEL TIP: Online fare calculator
Not sure how much your fare to/from Brisbane Airport will cost? Check out our easy-to-use online fare calculator! Simply type in your station and choose from one-way or return travel to then see the different fare price that applies when you purchase your Airtrain ticket online. It even shows the online ticket cost compared to the cost of a paper ticket or using Translink Smart Ticketing and go card, so you can see the savings for yourself!
Use the online fare calculator for your next Airtrain journey: https://bitly.ws/YJWq
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🎉COMPETITION: Win tickets to Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival!
Moreton Bay’s biggest food and wine festival is back from August 23rd to 25th right on the waterfront at Woody Point. This year will be even bigger and better than ever, with more stages, more chef experiences, awesome acts and over 200 different wines to taste!
Enter the competition to win five double passes for general admission to Moreton Bay Food + Wine Festival: https://www.airtrain.com.au/moreton-bay-food-wine-festival/
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🔎 DISCOVER: Brisbane’s best off-grid accommodation
When you need a break from the hustle and bustle of urban city life, it pays to disconnect in order to properly reconnect. Luckily, Brisbane has loads of off-grid accommodation options where you can immerse yourself in the natural splendour of the great outdoors. With camping, glamping and eco-friendly luxury stays, there’s options for every kind of traveller to get off grid.
To discover Brisbane’s best off-grid accommodation, check out the article: https://buff.ly/45I1d5o
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Today and tomorrow there is a Full Track Closure between the Airport, Brisbane City, and Northern Lines. Buses will replace trains in both directions. See https://www.airtrain.com.au/travel-info/service-changes/ for further information. ...
🌏TRAVEL INSPIRATION: San Francisco
San Francisco – also affectionately referred to as the Golden City, City by the Bay, and the city with a thousand views – is one of the most visited cities in North America for good reason. Beyond the must-do attractions of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Pier 39 and the iconic steep streets, you have easy access to several nearby day trips like Yosemite National Park, Napa Valley, Santa Cruz and more.
For your guide to the best day trips in and around San Francisco, check out the Brisbane Airport blog: https://www.bne.com.au/blog/escapes/6-best-day-trips-from-san-francisco
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