The Midlander (Retired - Now a Coach Service)
The Midlander (Retired - Now a Coach Service)The Midlander was an overnight passenger train operated by the Western Australian Government Railways between Perth and Geraldton via the Midland line from September 1964 until July 1975.The Midlander HistoryThe Midlander commenced operating on 2 September 1964 between Perth and Geraldton shortly after the purchase of the Midland Railway Company by the Western Australian Government Railways. It ceased on 28 July 1975, being replaced by road coaches.
The northbound service operated on a Wednesday night, returning south on Thursday night. It was operated with refurbished Western Australian Government Railways carriages painted maroon and ivory. These were used on weekends on the Albany WeekenderThe Midlander OverviewService Type: Overnight passenger trainStatus: CeasedFirst Service: 2 September 1964Last Service: 28 July 1975Former Operator(s): Western Australian Government RailwaysRoute Start: PerthRoute End: GeraldtonAverage Journey Time: 12 hoursService Frequency: WeeklyTrain Number(s): 3/4Line Used: Midland
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