North Coast Overnight Express
at Broadmeadow Locomotive Depot in December 2012
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Passenger train |
| Status | Ceased |
| First service | July 1982 |
| Last service | November 1988 |
| Former operator(s) | State Rail Authority |
| Route | |
| Start | Sydney |
| End | Murwillumbah |
| Distance travelled | 810 kilometres |
| Service frequency | daily in each direction |
| Train number(s) | NL5/NL6 |
| Line used | North Coast |
| Technical | |
The North Coast Overnight Express was an Australian passenger train operated by the State Rail Authority from July 1982 until November 1988.
It operated from Sydney via the North Coast line to Murwillumbah. It was formed of air-conditioned / stock but despite being a night train, conveyed no sleeping accommodation. It's headcode was NL5/NL6.
In October 1985 it was truncated to Grafton and ceased operating in November 1988.
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