RIGHT: Great Southern Rail yesterday celebrated the 125th anniversary of The Overland train’s inaugural journey between Adelaide and Melbourne.
The train was originally named The Intercolonial Express and took 18 hours to travel between the two capital cities.
In 1936 the train was renamed as The Overland and today offers travellers a “comfortable and convenient” way of travel, offering three services a week.
There are two levels of service – Red and Red Premium – and GSR is offering a special deal for Red Premium passengers with prices now at $125pp one way when booked by 19 Feb.
Pictured with the birthday cake is David Smith, Great Southern Rail Marketing Director together with his special friend Emu Man.