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Australia’s Ship of the Desert, 80 Years On
By Ben Rimmer At 10:15am, Sunday August 4th, 1929, Adelaide Railway Station played host to the moment that changed Australian transport forever. The first leg of a then break-of-gauge journey to the centre of Australia departed Adelaide to the cries of a cheering crowd. The epic journey these passengers were about to experience was one that [...]
Continue reading...Desperate passengers jump from train
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
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By Lauren Novak and Amy Noonan | Original story TRANSPORT Minister Pat Conlon has apologised to commuters who were stranded for several hours on a train after it broke down near Hallett Cove last night. Some passengers jumped off the train after forcing open its doors while others left carriages to go to the toilet in front [...]
Continue reading...The Spirit to Carry on in 2010
Monday, March 30, 2009
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By Ben Rimmer Great Southern Rail’s all Platinum and Gold luxury rail cruise train, the Southern Spirit, has been revitalised for its 2010 season following a 2008-09 season which saw all planned tours cancelled. Several routes, including ‘The Grand Tour’ from Brisbane to Darwin were cancelled in 2009 due to lack of interest, despite the stylishly [...]
Continue reading...Premier announces free off-peak public transport for seniors
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
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By Greg Kelton | Original story ADELAIDE seniors will be able to ride off-peak trams, trains and buses for free under a $10 million scheme announced by the State Government today. All 275,000 holders of the Seniors Card will be able to travel free on trains, buses and trams from 9.30am to 3pm on weekdays, all weekend [...]
Continue reading...Police rail against train surfing dill
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
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Original story A HALLETT Cove man who caught a ride on the back of a train has been reported and fined by police. The man, 22, was spotted by a commuter on the Noarlunga to Adelaide line climbing on to the outside of the Noarlunga bound train. Police intercepted the train at Lonsdale Railway Station. He was reported for [...]
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Wednesday, April 15, 2009
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