Rail travel in Australia Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
Transportation system in Australia
About Rail travel in Australia
Prior to the advent of the automobile and air travel, trains formed the backbone of Australia's transportation network, and were frequently used to travel from country towns to their respective state capitals. After World War II, with the growth of commercial air travel and private car ownership, rail transport in Australia fell into a steep decline from which it never recovered. Many country lines were closed, while many others were reduced to serving only freight traffic. Today, passenger rail services in Australia continue to lag behind much of the rest of the developed world, and most of the intercity and country rail lines are primarily used for freight traffic, particularly the products of Australia's vast mining enterprises. Since the beginning, the building and operation of railway
Rail travel in Australia Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 5 sections including: