In a couple of minutes at about 1750 AEST (1550 AWST) on Easter...

In a couple of minutes at about 1750 AEST (1550 AWST) on Easter Tuesday 11 April 2023, AZJ's first transcontinental intermodal since 2017 (as part of a regular service offering: there were some 'flood specials' in recent months to convey the busy pre-Christmas Linfox loading) should enter the Kwinana rail yard in southern Perth, Western Australia.

Transit time wasn't especially quick given the need as explained a few posts above to haul the Team Global Express-loaded wagons in two divisions from the short sidings at Victoria Dock down to Moorabool Loop near Geelong where the train was amalgamated. From memory one of the initial 'half trains' departed Melbourne at about 1045 AEST on Saturday 8 April 2023.

The derailment at Northam probably didn't help in minimising delays. I'm unsure if the train was held for longer than normal at the major rail yards in Port Augusta, South Australia.

That notwithstanding, TGE should be pleased AZJ has had its initial formal operation of what should in time build to be five days a week (although some trains may originate or terminate in Sydney rather than Melbourne. The latter will probably dominate as more manufacturing occurs in Melbourne, which may surprise many who do not reside in that southern city).