Named Trains
The Victorian Railways operated a number of named passenger trains, including the:
- Geelong Flyer
- Great Northern Limited
- The Overland
- The Boat Train
- Spirit of Progress
- The Gippslander
- Intercapital Daylight
- Mildura Sunlight
- Southern Aurora
- The Northener
- Vinelander
- The West Coaster
- Fruit Flyer
The railways also operated a number of specialist trains that were used to bring services to rural and isolated populations. These included:
- Reso Train
- Better Farming Train
- Train of Knowledge
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