In March 1993, Queensland Rail issued a tender for the construction of two electric six-carriage tilting trains.

In October 1994, a contract was awarded to Walkers, Maryborough with Hitachi to supply the electrical and tilting equipment.

[2] The Electric Tilt Train initially began tests on 12 August 1997 when it conducted its first run between Maryborough West and Gympie North Stations.

This was later followed by tests from Maryborough to Roma Street on 25 October 1997 and first trial run to Rockhampton on 15 November 1997.

In 2015, the tilt train sets again undertook refurbishment over the course of 12 months with the addition of high visibility yellow doors, and a modification of the front ends.

All carriages feature enclosed, aircraft style overhead lockers for hand baggage.

The train operates on the North Coast line and serves several stations along the route, including Gympie, Maryborough, Bundaberg and Gladstone.