The Ghan is back on track after five-month COVID-19 absence
A HUNDRED passengers have hopped aboard The Ghan for the train’s grand return to the Territory
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A HUNDRED passengers have hopped aboard The Ghan for the train’s grand return to the Territory after a five month-long absence due to COVID-19.
The Ghan hasn’t operated since March due to border closures and Sunday marked an end to the longest break in operations in the trains’s 91-year history.
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The Ghan left the Adelaide terminal at midday, stopping at Manguri, Alice Springs and Katherine before it will arrive in Darwin later this week.
A Journey Beyond Rail Expeditions spokesman said strict measures are still in place including temperature checks, scheduled meal times and limited access to communal areas.
“We’ve scaled things down a little bit to help our guests JourneySafe with peace of mind and confidence,” he said.
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“We have almost 100 guests across 21 carriages.”
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