The Indian Pacific departed on its 4300 kilometre journey to Sydney from East Perth Train Station at 10am on Sunday, but it did not get far.

Twelve minutes and 600 metres after its departure, the second carriage of the train jumped the tracks, grinding the train-ride to a halt.

The Indian Pacific has partially derailed in Perth. Credit:Jon Daly

In true Perth fashion, patrons have been left to wait a while as Pacific National and the Public Transport Authority solve the situation.

A Public Transport Authority spokesperson said no one had been hurt and that the situation was not serious, just "a pain-in-the-arse".

The derailing occurred 12 minutes after leaving East Perth. Credit:Jon Daly

A Great Southern Railway spokesperson said the de-railing occurred on the motor-rail carriage, which was carting cars, but the cause of the de-railing had not been determined.

"Guests are enjoying a long lunch and cocktails with the staff," she said.