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| Industry | Rail operator |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1 November 1997 |
| Defunct | February 2004 |
| Fate | sold |
| Successor | Pacific National |
Number of locations | New South Wales Victoria Tasmania |
| Parent | Tranz Rail (67%) Wisconsin Central (Canadian National Railway) (33%) |
| Divisions | ATN Access Tasrail |
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 (owner of Canadian National Railway) 33%. In February 2004, ATN was sold to Pacific National.[1][2][3]
- ^ Tasmania Archived 3 July 2008 at the Wayback Machine Pacific National
- ^ Acquirer: Pacific National Pty Ltd Target: Australian Transport Network Ltd Archived 31 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine Australian Competition & Consumer Commission 30 March 2004
- ^ Pacific National buys Tasrail Archived 28 December 2013 at the Wayback Machine "Rail Express" 26 February 2004