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Australia’s Prospector train: a Golden Ride Through the Outback
The Prospector is a passenger train service Transwa operates that connects Perth and Kalgoorlie in Western Australia. The journey offers a unique perspective of the region’s vast landscapes, covering an approximate distance of 653 kilometres in 6 hours and 45 minutes. While most regional rail lines across Australia were shut down in the 1970s–1990s due to low passenger numbers, rising car ownership, and budget cuts, the Prospector survived and thrived. Kalgoorlie is one of the most important mining centres in Australia, producing a considerable portion of the nation’s gold. This economic significance means there has… The post Australia’s Prospector train: a Golden Ride Through the Outback appeared first on Wild About Travel.
The Prospector is a passenger train service Transwa operates that connects Perth and Kalgoorlie in Western Australia. The journey offers a unique perspective of the region’s vast landscapes, covering an approximate distance of 653 kilometres in 6 hours and 45 minutes. While most regional rail lines across Australia were shut down in the 1970s–1990s due to low passenger numbers, rising car ownership, and budget cuts, the Prospector survived and thrived. Kalgoorlie is one of the most important mining centres in Australia, producing a considerable portion of the nation’s gold. This economic significance means there has…
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