Regional Railway Journeys
Train travel has to be one of the most comfortable ways to see Australia. There is nothing quite like travelling through the more remote regions of Australia in the comfort of an air conditioned train, and nothing beats a train for getting around Australia's capital cities. The journeys featured here are for train travel within a particular state . Check out the other categories in the right hand column menu.
Victoria
V-Line Regional Services
V/Line is the public transport provider for regional Victoria. V/Line rail services operate daily between Melbourne and a number of regional centres, many of which make ideal destinations for anyone wishing to explore Victoria's regional areas on single day rail journeys out of Melbourne. Destinations include: East Gippsland, terminating at Bairnsdale (3 hours 35 minutes); Albury (3 hours 34 minutes); Shepparton (2 hours 18 minutes); Echuca via Bendigo (3 hours 20 minutes); Swan Hill via Bendigo (4 hours 8 minutes); Ararat via Bendigo (2 hours 10 minutes); Warrnambool via Geelong (3 hours 14 minutes). V/Line run mix of locomotive-hauled trains and hi-tech VLocity railcars.
Queensland
The Sunlander
Linking Brisbane and Cairns, The Sunlander and Tilt Train service many of Australia's iconic oceanside destinations - Fraser Island, The Whitsundsay Islands, The Great Barrier Reef and the tropical city of Cairns. On the way they pass through some of Australia's most scenic sub-tropical and tropical regions. The Sunlander's high level of service, combined with the scenery, has led to it being listed as one of the top 25 rail journeys in the world by the Society of International Railway Travellers.
The Westlander
From Brisbane, The Westlander takes travellers across the towering mountains of the Great Dividing Range through the lush green countryside of the Darling Downs, and out to historic Charleville in the heart of mulga country. They discover their pioneering spirit and follow in the path of Queensland���s famed explorers when travelling westward on The Westlander.
The Inlander
If taking the track less travelled appeals to your more adventurous nature, then why not choose the remarkable journey offered by The Inlander. Guests experience the heritage and natural treasures of North Queensland���s rugged yet beautiful inland in complete comfort onboard The Inlander. This service operates between the popular tourist destination of Townsville and the mining centre of Mount Isa, where so much of Queensland���s mineral wealth is found.
The Gulflander
The half-day journey on the Gulflander is a tour back in time. Fondly referred to as the old ���tin hare���, the Gulflander operates between Normanton and Croydon in the Gulf Country of far north Queensland.��The Gulflander is legend in these parts, the old Railmotor has traversed the never-connected line between Normanton and Croydon for decades. The trip is far less primitive that it used to be, but still retains the romance of days gone by.��
Tilt Train
Like The Sunlander, The Tilt Train runs between Brisbane and Cairns, but gets its passengers to their destination faster than the more leisurely Sunlander. The hi-tech Tilt Train provides an efficient, no-fuss overnight link between Brisbane and the major coastal destinations north of Brisbane - Bundaberg, Rockhampton, Mackay, Fraser Island, Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Islandsk, Townsville and Cairns. The journey from Brisbane to Cairns takes 24 hours.
The Savannahlander
The Savannahlander is a truly unique journey that travels all the way from Cairns to Forsayth, 423 kilometres away, over two days. Affectionately known as 'The Silver Bullet', the 1960's Savannahlander is one of the world's greatest rail experiences, offering passengers the opportunity to discover the outback in a very unique and comfortable way.
The Spirit of the Outback
The Spirit of the Outback is a Queensland Rail train which runs twice a week in each direction between Brisbane and Longreach, via Bundaberg and Rockhampton. It offers a choice of accommodation - 1st or economy class sleeper cabins or economy sleeper seats.��The Spirit of the Outback is a great way to see Queensland's captivating outback in air-conditioned comfort, but without the hassles associated with making the 1,300 km long journey by car.
Kuranda Scenic Railway
A trip up to Kuranda in the Cairns Highlands on the Kuranda Scenic Railway is a "must do" experience if you are visiting Queensland's north. Once a working railway, these days it is essentially for tourists, and a great way to travel to Queensland's famous village in the rainforest; the train passing through some gorgeous mountainous tropical country with spectacular waterfalls and panoramic coastal vistas.��
New South Wales
New South Wales TrainLink XPT services
Introduced to service in 1982 the XPT, short for "express passenger train", travels between Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Dubbo, Grafton and Casino. Its aerodynamic design and trademark "nose" make a distinctive impression as it cruises through the countryside. The XPT, operated by NSW TrainLink, has a power car at each end of the train, one pulling and the other pushing. XPT trains feature sleeping cars on night services, first class buffet and seating cars and economy class buffet and seating cars.
New South Wales TrainLink Xplorer services
NSW TrainLink's XPlorer trains have been taking people to some of the most scenic places in NSW since 1993. From Sydney, the XPlorers link Armidale, Moree, Griffith, Broken Hill and the national capital, Canberra. Built in Victoria by ABB Transportation, the Xplorer uses technology proven in both Australian and European rail services. They are quiet, fully air conditioned and environmentally friendly and can run as two, three, five or larger carriage sets as demand requires.
The Broken Hill Outback Explorer
Broken Hill is a great base from which to explore outback New South Wales - from the beautiful Menindee Lakes and Mutawintji National Park, home to one of the best collections of Aboriginal rock art in Australia, to the red sand ���corner country���, ancient Mungo National Park and the spectacular Flinders Ranges. The Broken Hill Outback Explorer train operates weekly from Sydney to Broken Hill.
Western Australia
The Prospector, WA
The state-of-the-art high speed Prospector, introduced into service in June 2004, can travel at up to 160kmh, enabling it to complete the 653km trip from Perth to Kalgoorlie in just over six and a half hours. This is almost two hours quicker than the previous version of the train, making the rail trip competitive with road for the first time.
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