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Tasmanian Government Railways

Former government railway operator in Tasmania, Australia

The Tasmanian Government Railways (TGR) was the former operator of the mainline railways in Tasmania, Australia. Formed in 1872, the railway company was managed by the Government of Tasmania, and existed until absorption into the Australian National Railways Commission in 1978.2 It is headquartered in Launceston.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

  • HeadquartersLaunceston1

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Tasmanian Government Railways roundel
Photo: Tasmanian Government Transport Department - Railway Branch, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

The Tasmanian Government Railways (TGR) was the former operator of the mainline railways in Tasmania, Australia. Formed in 1872, the railway company was managed by the Government of Tasmania, and existed until absorption into the Australian National Railways Commission in 1978.2

Acquisitions

  1. Succeeded Launceston and Western Railway1
  2. Succeeded Tasmanian Main Line Company1
  3. Succeeded by AN Tasrail1

Sources

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