Indian Pacific Train

INDIAN PACIFIC

It was not until 1969 that a continuous standard gauge track from Sydney to Perth existed, connecting Pacific and Indian Oceans. The first unbroken journey formed the Indian Pacific, which commenced from Sydney Central Station on Monday 23 February, 1970. To this day the train in its same form leaves Sydney every Wednesday and Perth every Sunday.

Inaugural Indian Pacific 23 Feb 1970

If you look closely you can see the Indian pacific runs with the same carriages as it did in 1970.

Key Statistics Include:

On each trip our Indian Pacific ran at double consist.

Indian Pacific Hauled by Pacific National NR28

Indian Pacific Nameplate

The Long Indian Pacific at Broken Hill

Carriages:
There are many different types of carriages on the trains consist.

Firstly there is red service.

 Which is a seat for the entire journey.

They also have a diner they can sit at and have meals (not included).

Matilda's Cafe

Secondly there is Gold Service.

They are twin berths with a lounge in the day.

They have twin beds by night.

With a cosy ensuite bathroom with bathroom amenities.

Thirdly there is Platinum Service

They are twin or double (not shown) rooms, with a lounge in the day.

With beds by night.

In Platinum and Gold Service you have access to the Outback Explorer Lounge and the Queen Adelaide Restaurant, where all meals and drinks are included.