Pichi Richi Railway

Authentic heritage railway operating since 1878.

In 1878, construction commenced on the Port Augusta and Government Gums (now known as Farina) Railway.

In 1891 the line was extended to Oodnadatta and in 1929 to Alice Springs (1241 km) establishing an important rail link to Central Australia.  The Ghan passenger train travelled this way between 1923 – 1956, and on the northern part of this route until 1980.

Since 1973, volunteers of the Pichi Richi Railway Preservation Society continue to proudly restore and run the entire railway.

Enjoy a full-day or half-day trip aboard a restored steam or heritage diesel train on the original Ghan route between Port Augusta and Quorn. Watch gum-lined creeks, bluebush-studded hills and ancient rocky outcrops roll past at the relaxed pace of years gone by.

All trains use historic steam or diesel locomotives or railcars or immaculately restored timber carriages and some are more than 130 years old.

Operating between March – November, on selected dates, check the timetable, book online or phone 1800 PR RAIL (1800 77 7245).

*** In 2023 we will celebrate our 50th Anniversary since the Society was established.***

Timetable link:

https://www.pichirichirailway.org.au/images/Downloads/2023_Pichi_Richi_Railway_Timetable_ATB002_WEB.pdf