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Australian Transport Network

Former freight railway operator in Australia

Australian Transport Network (ATN) was a freight railway operator in Australia that commenced operating in November 1997. The company operated narrow gauge trains in Tasmania and standard gauge trains in New South Wales and Victoria. It was formed as a joint venture with Tranz Rail owning 67% and Wisconsin Central (part owner of Tranz Rail) 33%.2 It ceased to exist in 2004.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Nov 1, 1997Founded1

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ATN Access Locomotives Picton 2001
Photo: Bluedawe, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons3

Australian Transport Network (ATN) was a freight railway operator in Australia that commenced operating in November 1997. The company operated narrow gauge trains in Tasmania and standard gauge trains in New South Wales and Victoria. It was formed as a joint venture with Tranz Rail owning 67% and Wisconsin Central (part owner of Tranz Rail) 33%. In February 2004, ATN was sold to Pacific National.2

Timeline

  1. Feb 2004Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. Nov 1, 1997Founded Founded1

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