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Getting There By Rail The New South Wales rail network is run by Countrylink (tel: 132 232, Australia only; website: www.countrylink.nsw.gov.au). They provide high-speed XPT trains and XPlorer trains for shorter distances. These trains are new, modern and comfortable, featuring air conditioning, wheelchair access, buffet, toilets and satellite telephones. Large windows make any journey a memorable one. The seats are modelled on the French TGV and there is one sleeping car per journey, with cabins equipped with private bathrooms. Rail travel tends to be expensive, although a number of rail passes are available to visitors from overseas. National rail enquiries should be directed to Countrylink. Sydney’s Central Station is located on Eddy Avenue, just south of the city centre. The grand old building is lined with newsagents, coffee shops and restaurants, as well as transport and tourist information offices. Rail services: Popular inter-state destinations include Melbourne (journey time – 10 hours), Brisbane (journey time – 12.5 hours), Adelaide (journey time – 26 hours) and Perth (journey time – 64 hours). Transport to the city: Central Station directly connects to the CityRail metro line. |
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