Tag: rail

Station clock still ticking

There is little chance of the “closed” sign returning again any time soon to the one-time Kalangadoo Railway Station.
For the past 25 years it...

Rail history display rumoured

ARed Hen rail car on permanent display is one of the reported proposals put forward by the new owner of the so-called Millicent rail...

Station makes wrong impression

The poor condition of the Bordertown railway station has been strongly criticised by a local councillor. The views of Tatiara District Councillor Natalie Moore have...

Rail line funds secured

The Green Triangle Freight Action Plan Committee has welcomed the recent announcement of $2.2m in the Federal Budget for the Maroona Portland Rail line.  The funding...

Rail shed repair in state hands

The merits or otherwise of restoring a dilapidated shed at Penola occupied 45 minutes of the February monthly meeting of Wattle Range Council. At issue...

Millicent 
rail lands 
up for grabs

Another portion of the former Millicent rail lands near the George Street roundabout are under offer according to a local real estate agent. The two...

Overland makes milestone run through region

Bordertown has just experienced a significant transport milestone this month with locals gathering at the town’s railway station to welcome the arrival of The...

Rail shed too good to lose

Several Penola residents have expressed concerns regarding the future of the Penola Goods Shed, situated on the railway line. Penola Local History Centre Volunteer Evelynne...

Classic rail journey gets back on track

After being off the tracks for several months, The Overland train has again resumed its rail journeys between Adelaide and Melbourne via Bordertown. Operating for...

New lease of life for building

Mount Gambier City Council will commence a market sounding process to find a suitable tenant for the old Mount Gambier Railway Station building next...

Trail makes tracks

The first sod was turned on Monday to officially mark the start of construction of a new Coonawarra rail trail. The 30km trail is one...