‘Very dangerous’ thunderstorm lashes Sydney, with more rain to come
The storm left Sydney’s public transport on its knees and roads flooded as more than 85 millimetres of rain fell in some parts of the city.
The world’s 24 greatest railway experiences
I like every type of train journey, from luxury long-distance trips to short, scenic jaunts on public transport. Here are my most memorable trips.
Griff Rhys Jones goes across the outback by rail on a great Australian adventure
Griff Rhys Jones is entranced by the vast emptiness of Australia, which you can really only appreciate by train.
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The 10 Most Epic Train Journeys You Must Take Once in Your Lifetime
Siberian Railway to the Ghan, discover 10 legendary train journeys that offer breathtaking views and unforgettable adventures ...
I spent four days on a train in the Outback — it was my idea of hell
Translating to ‘no trees’ in Latin, Nullarbor is a near-deserted landscape with the longest stretch of straight railway in ...
10 longest train routes for the ultimate rail adventure
Discover the 10 longest train journeys worldwide, from the Trans-Siberian to Vivek Express, offering stunning landscapes, ...
I’ve lived in Canada, Australia and Britain – this is my ranking of each
I’m often asked by friends which of the three countries is the best place to live. Here’s my verdict It was never my intention to live exclusively in English-speaking Commonwealth countries, but life ...
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Puffing Billy railway joins Australia Day snub, saying holiday a ‘painful reminder of colonisation’
Followed categories will be added to My News. It comes after Puffing Billy Railway weighed into the Australia Day debate, revealing it won’t celebrate the national public holiday. In a weekly ...