The Goonyella railway system is located in Central Queensland, Australia.

It is also connected to the coal loading terminal at Abbot Point (20 km northwest of Bowen) by the GAP line.

[2] The Goonyella system is narrow gauge 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) and electrified using 25 kV 50 Hz.

[3] The line has been duplicated from Hay Point to Wotonga (174 km) and features CTC signalling over the entire system.

The system currently operates under a demand-pull model, with rail haulages being designated by the ports, and the shipping stem.