It was eventually decided that a railway constructed on flatter terrain further west of the existing line would offer a route less subject to flood damage.

A few urban railways offer service during peak times only, and others operate less frequent trains during the evenings and on Sundays.

Melbourne's suburban railway offers cross-platform interchanges along the City Loop according to the operation concept depending on time and day.

The railway also offers discounts for special events, e.g. Birthdays or Weddings.

The railways of New South Wales also once offered a motorail service on their long distance lines.

Throughout the year the railway offered many special excursions.

Traffic declined rapidly when the railways offered competition, and the navigation ceased to be maintained from 1888, though some traffic continued on the lower sections.

The railway offers free train rides and historical narration to the public on most Sundays.

The railway also offers charter services by arrangement.

The railway offered the best method of quick reliable transportation of supplies.