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NT’s wildlife part uses electric trains for more eco-friendly tourism
ABC NEWS (Australia)
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2/8/2025
It is known for its unique wildlife and biodiversity, attracting thousands of visitors from across the world each year. But the top end’s wildlife park has found a new way to grow sustainable tourism, and it is getting a lot of young fans.
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A haven to creatures of all sizes and shapes, now the Telfry Wildlife Park is welcoming
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something new.
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We're really excited those trains replace diesel trains so they power by lithium battery
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and they come with new features that will improve the customer experience coming here.
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Visitors able to experience the park's attraction in a more eco-friendly way.
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Thanks to these new electric trains introduced with the aim of reducing the park's carbon
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footprint while offering quieter and smoother rides.
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I think being greener and clean will be a more sustainable approach to running attractions.
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Park manager Rob Hall believes the changes will foster conservation and promote growing
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the tourism industry.
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Certainly a step forward in the right direction for our visitors and attracting visitors.
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Organisers believe that these new electric trains is a step towards a brand new future
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that allows locals and tourists alike to see wildlife, innovation and beauty at every turn.
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They are saying if you never never know, you'll never never go.
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With this early test run, some honest punters gave out their reviews.
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I find them really amazing, they were really nice and cool and they weren't as loud as
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the older train.
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If they come to see the new trains, I reckon it will be a great experience for them.
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For some, the trains did not make the list of highlights.
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I'm excited to see the pelicans again.
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Out with the old and bringing in the new, the Teltra's tourism sector steaming ahead
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towards a cleaner future.
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