Where to see TasRail’s decorated Christmas trains on the track this festive season

TasRail’s brightly lit, colourful and festively decorated Christmas trains will once again return to tracks across the state for the holiday season from tomorrow.

The trains will cover both the South and Western lines of the states rail network, with scheduled runs from December 1st to the 27th.

The first locomotive will set off from Devonport at 3:10pm on Friday, passing through Western Junction around 8pm, Tunbridge at 10pm and eventually arriving in Brighton at 2:49am on Saturday.

Train 636 is scheduled to leave Brighton at 7:40pm tomorrow and will make its way through Colebrook about an hour later before heading north.

TasRail CEO Steven Dietrich said the trains continue to be a hit with Tasmanians but urged the public to recognise that they are still part of the busy freight transport system.

“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.

“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.”

“Please remember to view the train away from the rail corridor and well clear of the tracks and danger zone.”

In 2020, the rail operator said they would cancel the Christmas train program for good if people continued to trespass on the tracks.

This year, train enthusiasts can once again track the trains via a website that provides real-time information about the locomotives’ locations as well as an approximate viewing timetable.

“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.”

“The TasRail team works hard to bring this festive cheer to Tasmanians every year. We want everyone to have a merry Christmas and to go home safe and well every day to enjoy precious time with their friends and family.”

Christmas Train Schedule

Times are estimates only and can change at any time. For the latest information visit christmastrain.tasrail.com.au

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