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Christmas Train 2022 now on track

PublishedDec 04, 2022

TasRail’s Christmas Train has returned to the tracks for the festive season and, after a remarkable community response to its train tracker website last year, has also pressed the go-live button for 2022.
TasRail CEO Steven Dietrich said that interest in seeing the Christmas Train continued to be incredibly high.
“We start getting messages and requests in about October from Christmas train fans. It’s a much-loved dose of cheer for the community,” he said.
Last year TasRail introduced a Christmas Train tracker website - https://christmastrain.tasrail.com.au – a site that allows the community to see where the light-adorned locomotives are around the State when they are in service, as well as view an approximate Christmas Train timetable.
“With around 20,000 hits in just a few weeks, I think it’s safe to say that it was a success,” Mr Dietrich said.
“As Christmas Train fans would know, our lit locomotive timetables can vary due to a number of operational factors. This site is designed to adjust the viewing times online as our schedule changes.”
While TasRail’s Facebook page will be displaying pictures and any urgent safety information for the services, Christmas Train fans should now visit the website for timetable information, rather than messaging or calling.
Mr Dietrich also reminded Christmas Train enthusiasts to be rail safe while out and about. “Please remember to view the train away from the rail corridor and well clear of the tracks and danger zone,” he said.
“If you are watching for the train with your family, I encourage you to also take the time to remind your loved ones that TasRail is a 24/7 freight rail business and they should always be vigilant, all year not just at Christmas time.”
He thanked the operational teams who continue to foster the annual staff-led initiative.
“The TasRail team works hard to bring this festive cheer to Tasmanians every year. We want everyone to have a merry Christmas and a happy New Year, and to go home safe and well every day to enjoy precious time with their family and friends.”
ENDS
2/12/22

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