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Federal Budget’s boost for urban rail
The Federal Budget issued by Treasurer Wayne Swan contained a number of expected announcements, and yet also some surprises ... John Hoyle reports on the nation’s blue-print, and what it means for the Australian railway industry. |
Ten Top Rail Experiences
This issue commences a special two-issue exploration of ten ‘top Australian railway experiences’. So what made the cut? This issue covers the first five ... as follows: |
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The Hunter Valley Steamfest
Old and new come together in what must rank as one of the country’s great railway Public Relations exercises. Shane O’Neil tells us how it all went down.
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Over and back on The Overland
Graham Crichton lifts the lid on one of Australia’s great unsung rail experiences—a weekend away on Great Southern Railway’s iconic express between Melbourne and Adelaide. |
Victorian delights
Sometimes just riding and watching everyday trains is the ticket, but when those elements come together with Victoria’s North-East Line and a Echuca-bound VLocity ... even better! David Campbell tells us how. |
Perth by Electric
Chris Walters examines Australia’s youngest, and arguably its best electrified suburban passenger network. You’ve not seen a sunset until you’ve caught an afternoon train to Fremantle to see it happen! |
Threading the West Coast
With a history dating back over a century, the West Coast Wilderness Railway is nevertheless one of Australia’s newer rail experiences. What makes it special? Chris Walters takes a look. |
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