Australia Day Goods lines Tour - 9:30am Morning Shuttle

Explore Sydney’s Hidden Railways this Australia Day!

Celebrate Australia Day with East Coast Heritage Rail on a unique 3-hour rail journey through Sydney’s hidden freight network! Take a behind-the-scenes look at the crucial rail lines that keep Sydney moving, traveling on tracks where passenger trains rarely go.

Journey Highlights:

• Depart from Sydney Central Station - Journey towards Regents Park via Lidcombe.

• Sydney Freight Network - Enter the freight-only lines at Sefton Park Junction, passing the Sydney Freight Terminal and Chullora Industrial Sidings

• Enfield Marshalling Yard & NSW Ports Intermodal Logistics Centre - Glimpse Sydney’s major freight hubs in action

• Port Botany - Explore one of Australia’s busiest port areas with a unique rail view of this vibrant logistics hub

• XPT Service Centre - Pass Meeks Road Junction and see the maintenance facilities for Sydney’s long-distance regional trains.

• Sydney SouthWest Metro - Finish with a dash along side part of the new Sydney Metro Trains network and see the transformation and contraction on the former Bankstown line on your way back to Central.

Two Convenient Departures: Choose from morning (9:30 AM) or afternoon (2 PM) departures from Sydney Central. Relax onboard with a leisurely pace, and don’t miss the buffet car offering freshly made scones with jam and cream!

Don’t miss this limited opportunity to explore Sydney’s hidden railways on Australia Day! Bring family and friends along for a memorable adventure through the rarely seen freight corridors of Sydney. Book now to reserve your seats!

CARRIAGES, FARES AND TICKETS

Fare Types:

• Compare the different seating options for each carriage on our Seating Page
• Interurban: MFS - sitting carriages with mostly four facing seats and a table
• Tourist: SFN - sitting carriages with booths containing four facing seats and a table
• Premier: SBN and ABN - spacious sitting carriage with four facing individual seats and a table
• Group Compartment: XFS - a large compartment for up to 8 people to enjoy a private group atmosphere, spacious for 6

Fare Categories:

• Adult
• Concesion (Seniors card may be presentable on request at boarding)
• Child (under 16) - Interurban and Tourist Fares only. Infants who do not occupy a seat (and travel on their parent's lap) do not require a ticket, however you must call us to ensure their name is recorded on the adult ticket.
• Group bookings welcome (minimum 20 passengers).  Discounts available in Interurban and Tourist Classes.

BOARDING INFORMATION

If you are using a Sydney Trains or NSW TrainLink service to connect with our train, visit www.transportnsw.info or call 131 500 to plan your journey. Our tickets DO NOT include travel on Sydney Trains or NSW TrainLink services. Seating on our trains is allocated - as a courtesy to passengers joining the train at other stations, please occupy only the seats allocated on your booking unless advised by your Passenger Attendant.

Please ensure you arrive at your boarding station AT LEAST 15 MINUTES before our scheduled departure time. As we share the lines with many other trains, we cannot wait for late passengers. 

BUFFET SERVICE

There is a licensed buffet service available on the train, serving hot and cold light refreshments including tea/coffee, soft drinks, scones and cream, and a selection of cakes and confectionary. Please note, our train is a licensed venue, so there is strictly NO BYO permitted.

We ask that you please bring gold coins and cash in small denominations for all onboard purchases to help our buffet team, as EFTPOS facilities are very intermittent on most trips due to limited reception. You are also welcome to bring your own food on the train!

A wide slection of high quality souvenirs is also available on our trains.

INDICATIVE TIMETABLE (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)

Confirmed times will be emailed to passengers 1 week prior to departure.

Morning service:

• Depart Central Station 9:30am
• Return Central Station 12:40pm

PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES, PRAMS AND STROLLERS

Strollers and prams must be of the foldable type and able fit in the luggage racks above passenger seats. 

If there are passengers with disabilities in your group, please contact us at trains@3801limited.com.au to discuss options prior to booking tickets and we will assist however we can.

Please be mindful that our heritage carriages have narrow doors, aisles and walkways, and are not equipped with wheelchair spaces. Due to the carriage layouts it is unfortunately not possible for wheelchairs to be manoeuvred to seats from the entrance vestibules, so it is necessary for passengers to be able to make their way to their seats.

Walking frames must be able to be stowed, as there is limited storage space and items may not be stored in aisles or doorways in case of evacuation.

For more information please visit us online at www.echr.com.au or contact us.