The Mullewa (Retired)
The Mullewa (Retired)
The Mullewa was an overnight passenger train operated by the Western Australian Government Railways between Perth and Mullewa in the Mid West Region via the Eastern and Northern lines.
The Mullewa History
The Mullewa commenced operating on 30 October 1961 as a three times a week service between Perth and Mullewa. Previously sleeper carriages had been attached to a freight train. At Mullewa it connected with a road coach service to Geraldton.
Once a week, a sleeping carriage continued beyond Mullewa to Meekatharra attached to a freight train. The Mullewa was withdrawn on 17 March 1974.
The Mullewa Overview
Service Type: Overnight passenger train
Status: Ceased
First Service: 30 October 1961
Last Service: 17 March 1974
Former Operator(s): Western Australian Government Railways
Route Start: Perth
Route End: Mullewa
Average Journey Time: 15 hours
Service Frequency: 3 x weekly
Train Number(s): 69/72
Line Used: Eastern
Northern
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