Second cattle rail transport contract announced for Watco East West

Sally Gall
Updated September 8 2021 - 7:46am, first published September 7 2021 - 12:30pm
Southern Downs deputy mayor Ross Bartley, Agriculture Minister Mark Furner, Watco East West director Chris Hood and Southern Downs mayor Vic Pennisi at the announcement of the new contract in Warwick. Photo: supplied
Southern Downs deputy mayor Ross Bartley, Agriculture Minister Mark Furner, Watco East West director Chris Hood and Southern Downs mayor Vic Pennisi at the announcement of the new contract in Warwick. Photo: supplied

Rail freight company Watco East West has been announced as the new operator of Queensland's central west rail line.

Sally Gall

Sally Gall

Senior journalist - Queensland Country Life/North Queensland Register

Based at Blackall, CW Qld, where I've raised a family, run Merino sheep and beef cattle, and helped develop a region - its history, tourism, education and communications. Get in touch at 0427 575 955 if you've got a story idea for me.

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