by PClark
In an effort to attract top-end tourists (no pun intended!) Great Southern Railway will introduce Platinum Service on the weekly Adelaide-Darwin Ghan from September 10.
Each Platinum service car will have only four cabins and up to 24 cabins will be offered on each service.
The cabins will have ensuite bathrooms with "full-sized" showers and seats that convert either to a double bed or two singles, both at lower level.
Apparently, the cars have been converted from economy ("Red Kangaroo") class sleepers that had 16 two berth compartments very similar to Amtrak Viewliner or Superliner roomettes that have not proved popular on what is essentially a "cruise" train.
Fares, including meals, are a pretty daunting $A2,975.00 (approx $US3,100) for the 52-54 hour journey.
Each Platinum service car will have only four cabins and up to 24 cabins will be offered on each service.
The cabins will have ensuite bathrooms with "full-sized" showers and seats that convert either to a double bed or two singles, both at lower level.
Apparently, the cars have been converted from economy ("Red Kangaroo") class sleepers that had 16 two berth compartments very similar to Amtrak Viewliner or Superliner roomettes that have not proved popular on what is essentially a "cruise" train.
Fares, including meals, are a pretty daunting $A2,975.00 (approx $US3,100) for the 52-54 hour journey.