The Ipswich region in Queensland is served by the Ipswich and Rosewood railway line, part of the Queensland Rail City network, with a track length of 57.0 km (35.4 mi) and a maximum speed of 100 km/h (62 mph). The Ipswich Railway Workshops, known as the birthplace of rail in Queensland, hold historical significance in the region, with operations dating back to the mid-1880s and employing up to 3,000 people at its peak, making it the largest employer in Queensland.
Today, Ipswich station serves as a central hub for various train routes, including the Ipswich, Rosewood, Brisbane City, Caboolture, Nambour, and Redcliffe Peninsula trains. The South East Queensland region boasts a substantial passenger and freight railway network, focused on Brisbane, with Translink overseeing rail services and ticketing coordination.