Great Southern (train)

The Great Southern is an Australian experiential tourism train operated by Journey Beyond Rail Expeditions between Adelaide and Brisbane both ways. The inaugural journey departed from Adelaide on 6 December 2019.[1][2] As of 30 January 2020, service was halted, as the inaugural season has ended.

This article is about an Australian rail service. For the train operator formerly known by a similar name, see Great Southern Rail (Australia).
Great Southern
Overview
Service typeTranscontinental passenger rail
StatusHalted (Off-season)
LocaleAustralia
First service6 December 2019
Current operator(s)Journey Beyond Rail Expeditions
Route
StartAdelaide Parklands Terminal
EndAcacia Ridge Freight Terminal
On-board services
Seating arrangementsNo
Sleeping arrangementsYes
Technical
Rolling stockCommonwealth Railways stainless steel carriage stock
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8 1⁄2 in)

Similar to Journey Beyond's other luxury rail holidays on The Ghan and the Indian Pacific, the Great Southern is a slow journey across the country with a series of off-train guided tours along the route. The Adelaide to Brisbane service takes three days and features guided tours of the Grampians National Park in Victoria, Canberra and beaches along the northern coast of New South Wales, while the Brisbane to Adelaide service takes four days with beachside dining in northern New South Wales, a guided tour of the Hunter Valley and Newcastle, and a stop at the Twelve Apostles.[1][3]

  • NR30 leading NR31 on #2TA8 "Great Southern" as it races through Hoppers Crossing 15/1/2020

References
  1. "Great Southern explores new territory". Great Southern Rail. 23 November 2018. Archived from the original on 25 November 2018. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
  2. Siebert, Bension (20 November 2018). "Great Southern Rail to launch Adelaide-Brisbane service". InDaily. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
  3. Meacham, Steve (24 November 2018). "Great Southern train from Adelaide to Brisbane: Australia's new luxury train unveiled". Traveller. Retrieved 25 November 2018.
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