The Shopper
Rail service in Western Australia
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The Shopper was a passenger train operated by the Western Australian Government Railways between Perth and Bunbury via the South Western line from June 1964 until July 1975.
| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Service type | Passenger train |
| Status | Ceased |
| Locale | South West Western Australia |
| First service | 1 June 1964 |
| Last service | 31 July 1975 |
| Former operator | Western Australian Government Railways |
| Route | |
| Termini | Perth Bunbury |
| Distance travelled | 167 kilometres |
| Train number | 92/93 |
| Line used | South Western |
History
The Shopper commenced operating on 1 June 1964 between Perth and Bunbury with Wildflower class railcars. It ceased on 31 July 1975, being replaced by road coaches.[1][2][3]
