The Australian outback is one of the wildest places on Earth. A vast void of deserts and semi-arid wilderness, it stretches across about 80% of the country’s interior — an area roughly equivalent to ...

Crossing the harsh terrain of the Australian outback, the Ghan, a luxury train, and its 3,000 kms of track need constant and skilled maintenance. Epic Train Journeys is available to stream on pbs.org ...

‘Red Service’ aboard The Ghan and the Indian Pacific recently underwent a $6 million facelift, with the introduction of newly refurbished ‘Matilda Cafes’, new ‘Red Gum Lounges’ and refitted seating ...

I am lying at this moment on a little couch on the lower berth of a bunk bed on The Ghan train, feeling every vibration. The rhythm of the rumbling rail track reverberate in my ears, as if Earth is ...

The Ghan will extend its long-loved northbound journey with a special stop in South Australia's Flinders Ranges in 2027.

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