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The Southern Aurora was an overnight express passenger train that operated between Australia's two largest cities, Sydney and Melbourne.First-class throughout, including the dining facilities, the Southern Aurora featured all-sleeper accommodation.
Night trains of Australia - current and discontinued Pages in category "Night trains of Australia" The following 25 pages are in this category, out of 25 total.
The train was promoted as one of the Victorian Railways' premier trains and, in 1974, the Victorian Railways sponsored a race meeting at the Mildura Racing Club, which included the awarding of the "Vinelander Plate". [4] In 1984, a parallel road coach commenced operations. A day train, The Sunraysia, was introduced in 1987 but was withdrawn in ...
The Sydney–Melbourne Express was an overnight intercapital passenger train service that operated between Australia's largest two cities, Sydney and Melbourne, between August 1986 and November 1993. Operated jointly by State Rail Authority and V/Line the name depended on the direction of travel, with the train nicknamed the 'Sex' or 'Mex'. [1] [2]
1. Start with a little research. First, make sure routes exist between your desired cities. Back on Track, a European rail advocacy group, maintains a night train database with all current and ...
In October of 2021, I booked a round-trip ride between New York City and Miami on Amtrak's overnight sleeper train. In total, I spent 60 hours on the rails. In total, I spent 60 hours on the rails.
After spending 140 hours traveling nearly 4,000 miles by overnight trains, I've had some regrets. I've forgotten to check for WiFi access, slept in the wrong bunk, and overlooked lounge access.
In May 2012, the Minister for Transport announced a restructure of RailCorp. [1] [2] On 1 July 2013, NSW TrainLink took over the operation of regional rail and coach services previously operated by CountryLink; non-metropolitan Sydney services previously operated by CityRail; and responsibility for the Main Northern railway line from Berowra to Newcastle, the Main Western railway line from Emu ...