 Despite the seriousness of the incident, there were no fatalities.Following from the successful introduction of the two electric tilting trains between Brisbane and Rockhampton in 1998, the "City of Cairns" and "City of Townsville" diesel tilt trains were introduced on 15 June 2003 between Brisbane and Cairns.As only a third of the North Coast railway line from Brisbane to Cairns is electrified, the two diesel trains were required to further major destinations such as Townsville and Cairns.