Federal City Express Explained

Federal City Express
Type:Passenger train
Status:Ceased
First:27 September 1936
Last:8 May 1955
Successor:Canberra Monaro Express
Formeroperator:New South Wales Government Railways
Start:Sydney
End:Canberra
Distance:330 kilometres
Frequency:daily in each direction
Line Used:Main South
Bombala
Canberra

The Federal City Express was an Australian passenger train operated by the New South Wales Government Railways between Sydney and Canberra from September 1936 until May 1955.[1]

Initially hauled by steam locomotives, the Monday to Thursday was taken over by Silver City Comet stock from October 1939 for a few years when increasing demand necessitated it be steam hauled again.[2]

It was replaced in May 1955 by the Canberra Monaro Express.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2429165 "Federal City Express"
  2. Book: Stokes, HJW. Railways of the Canberra and Monaro Districts. 1984. Australian Railway Historical Society, ACT Division. Canberra. 20, 21.