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02 February 2004
The Ghan to bring tens-of-thousands of tourists through the Territory
The Ghan will transport up to 20,000 passengers to Darwin annually stopping in Alice Springs , Tennant Creek, and Katherine, Chief Minister Clare Martin said today.
01 February 2004
Start of a new era in Territory Tourism as inaugural Ghan journey begins
A new era in Territory tourism has begun with the world famous passenger train, The Ghan, beginning its inaugural journey from Adelaide to Darwin Chief Minister and Tourism Minister, Clare Martin, said today.
Historic Ghan puts our international profile on track
Premier Mike Rann says that when the longest passenger train in Australia's history pulls out of the Keswick Railway station this morning on the Ghan's historic first trip to Darwin, it will provide an unrivalled opportunity to showcase our State's tourist attractions to the world.
28 January 2004
Passenger Terminal ready for first Ghan
The Darwin Passenger Terminal at East Arm is all but complete and ready for the first Ghan passenger train Acting Transport and Infrastructure Minister, John Ah Kit, said today.
27 January 2004
The Ghan Makes Final Preparations for History Making Transcontinental Journey - 1 February 2004
The final preparations are underway as Great Southern Railway, owners and operators of The Ghan, countdown to the legendary train's 2,979km inaugural transcontinental journey from Adelaide to Darwin.
18 January 2004
FCL now aboard the Adelaide - Darwin Railway
Freight movements in and out of the Northern Territory are set to increase substantially following the signing of a contract between FreightLink and Australia's largest privately owned rail freight forwarder FCL, today.
Another customer secured as freight train service continues to grow
The AustralAsia railway from Adelaide to Darwin continues to gather pace with Australia 's largest privately owned rail freight forwarder, FCL, today signing a contract with FreightLink, the railway's owner/operator.
17 January 2004
Media Release - Prime Minister
INAUGURAL JOURNEY OF THE ALICE SPRINGS TO DARWIN
RAILWAY
I am delighted to be in the Northern Territory today to welcome the first train to travel directly from Adelaide to Darwin.
Prime Minister's Speech
Address at the Official Opening to the Adelaide to Darwin Railway, Port of Darwin, Darwin, 17 January 2004
Media Release - NT Chief Minister
FIRST FREIGHT TRAIN ARRIVES IN DARWIN
A day many people thought would never arrive is here with the first freight train on the new AustralAsia Railway pulling into the Port of Darwin this afternoon.
Media Release - Senator Scullion
TERRITORY RAILWAY DREAM NOW A REALITY FOR KATHERINE RESIDENTS
A Federal Government commitment from the time of Federation, and a 100 year old dream for Territorians becomes a reality today with the first freight train from Alice Springs to Darwin, said Senator Scullion today.
16 January 2004
FREIGHT TRAIN BEGINS FIRST HAUL THROUGH THE TERRITORY
History in the making today with the Northern Territory leg of the inaugural freight train journey, from Adelaide to Darwin, beginning in Alice Springs.
The Ghan to Celebrate Inaugural Darwin Arrival in Style
Great Southern Railway today announced activities planned at Darwin Railway Station on Tuesday 3 February 2004 to mark the arrival of The Ghan Inaugural Journey into Darwin.
Adelaide Celebrations for The Ghan Inaugural Journey to Darwin
Great Southern Railway today announced activities planned to mark the departure of The Ghan Inaugural Journey from Adelaide to Darwin on Sunday 1 February 2004.
15 January 2004
Prime Ministers Message
Today’s inauguration of the Alice Springs to Darwin Railway represents a momentous achievement for all those involved in its planning and construction.
Inaugural Adelaide - Darwin Freight Train Journey Begins
The start of the first freight train journey from Adelaide to Darwin has been described by Chief Minister, Clare Martin, as “a defining moment in Territory history.”
ADELAIDE TO DARWIN RAILWAY : THE FUTURE STARTS HERE
Premier Mike Rann says that he expects South Australians to hop on board and take advantage of the great opportunities offered by the new $1.3 billion rail line - when the very first train from Adelaide to Darwin pulls out of Regency Park this morning.
FreightLink Media Releases, including Speaker Profiles, Kellogg Brown & Root, Barclay Mowlem, Australian Railroad Group, John Holland, Macmahon Holding, Central Land Council, Northern Land Council, Loco reproduction, Locomotive synopsis
14 January 2004
Martin to send off Inaugural Train
The first train to Darwin on the new AustralAsia Railway will be carrying more than just freight,
Chief Minister, Clare Martin, said today.
Royal Australian Mint | Order Form
To commemorate the inauguration of the rail extension from Adelaide to Darwin the Royal Australian Mint is releasing a $5 silver Proof Coin. A limited edition of 12,500 coins will be available giving Australians an opportunity to mark this historical event.
Longest Passenger Train in Australia's History & Ticket Sales Top $15 Million
Great Southern Railway today announced that ticket sales for The Ghan to Darwin had surpassed $15 million, with the legendary tourist train just weeks away from making its historic transcontinental journey through the heart of Australia from Adelaide to Darwin
13 January 2004
FreightLink wishes to announce it has launched a new website.
Log on to http://www.freightlink.com.au
This site provides information on Domestic - Australia (download the latest schedules), International, Track Access and Safety etc
11 January 2004
First Train to Darwin this week
Premier Mike Rann has issued a public invitation to South Australians to come and witness the very first train to leave Adelaide for Darwin on Thursday this week.
9 January 2004
Tent severely damaged but the show will go on
Despite major damage to the main public area tent, next Saturday’s ceremony to mark the Darwin arrival of the first train on the new AustralAsia Railway will go ahead.
8 January 2004
All aboard for first train celebrations in Alice
Alice Springs residents are invited to join the celebrations when the first freight train to Darwin departs next week
6 January 2004
FreightLink signs up Scotts Group
More than 120,000 tonnes of freight traditionally transported each year by road will now go to Darwin by rail following the signing of a contract between FreightLink and Scott Group's Norther territory Freight Services (NTFS) today.
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