Before we get into the happenings of today, a bit of catch-up from yesterday’s late-night Transport and Main Roads session.

Running until 9.30pm last night, the hearing fronted by Minister Brent Mickelberg was told Queensland Rail had access to only half the trains needed for the south-east passenger network.

Contributing to the hearing, Queensland Rail chief executive Kat Stapleton said of the 120 three-car sets owned by QR, 44 were unavailable “as a direct result of protected industrial action”.

Six were also at Downer’s Maryborough facility undergoing a 16-year overhaul. In addition, 12 sets were under routine maintenance.