Australian Transport Network (ATN) was a former freight railway operator in Australia. The company operated narrow gauge trains in Tasmania and standard gauge trains on the Australian mainland. It was formed as a joint venture with American railroad operator Wisconsin Central owning one-third of the shares and New Zealand rail operator Tranz Rail the remaining two-thirds. In February 2004 ATN was purchased by Pacific National.
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