The Inaugural Train : "The AustralAsia Railway Project was predicated on the provision of a competitive freight service that will deliver benefits to all Australians and ensure the ongoing viability of the line. It is with this in mind that the inaugural train arriving in Darwin will feature a FreighLink freight train arriving in Darwin on 17 January 2004, followed by GSR's The Ghan passenger train arriving in Darwin on 3 February 2004. "