Me too … more please🎉😅 … having grown up in Sydney and now in another state it’s really fascinating to see the progress … or changes those suburbs had from memory a cinema and a few streets of basic shops and serviced by the buses and of course, the old red rattlers
This evolving new Metro system is not just revolusionary in its application & design. Its transcending the very way sydney people move around, offering a modern & comprehensive set of new platforms with automation being its key component. While Transitioning from Station to Location & vice Versa, this fully computerised rail network compliments even the most basic aspects of public mass transit systems with much quicker delivery times between stations & maximising its frequency & rates of service. With less stops, faster speeds & a Higher emphasis on public safety with gated entries to trains. A truly Phenomenal feat of engineering & construction set to keep sydney ahead of the pack well into the future.
Excellent video. Thanks for sharing. As I used to live at Marrickville, this entire line closure has been of special interest to me. I remember on many occasions traveling by train to Bankstown to visit Bankstown Square. I remember on one of my early trips to Bankstown, they had red double deck buses running there. Many years ago, we even had relatives living at both Punchbowl and Lakemba.
A NICE LONG VIDEO.. I hope they don't demolish these beautiful little buildings on these suburban platforms..they are history of the past... You mentioned Liverpool line VIA Sefton.. will the Liverpool line VIA Merrylands still be operating.. thanks..🚞
The best thing to be done at Bankstown is to *KEEP IT OPEN!* Driverless trains are a catastrophe waiting to happen. While there's a driver on board, he/she can override any troublesome device and control the train manually in order to *PREVENT* any possible disasters.
There is some discussion that an over 150 year old railway path is not suitable for a driverless metro train. The first part of this metro train in Sydney is fairly new, and either underground or raised. This old section is at ground level, has more curves and many overhead bridges and trees aligning the route. What if one of those trees falls onto the driverless train track?. What if a trespasser is on the line?. An over pass collapses?. What if there is flash flooding?. I'm not sure I'd feel safe 100% of the time.
Exact same video you just uploaded to your Sydney Trains Vlogs channel lol But I suppose it's something that will be temporary abandoned of rail transport for a year after all.
Hi Phil, I was on the train yesterday from Chester Hill to Erskineville. It is sad but look at it this way, the services to City Circle via Regents Park will resume and in my opinion is faster and a bit cheaper than going through the Bankstown line, from Chester Hill anyway. The public who live between Bankstown and Marrickville will be in for a treat for faster and efficient services once the Metro is ready. My question is once the Metro is completed on the Bankstown line, will the Government expand the line towards Liverpool and the new airport?
I’ve literally only taken two or three trains in the last decade, but I thought I was “Transport NSW”, not “Transport Sydney”. I didn’t know there was such a thing.
Are you a train enthusiast if yes perhaps every now and then you could do some Tran travelling videos like this guy on you tube called Geoff Marshall.I really enjoyed watching this video.
I don't live in Sydney but I feel like it would have made more sense to take the Metro to Regents Park because it seems like Birrong and Yagoona station really got the short end of the stick 😢
It does not appear that there will be pedestrian access between the old and new platforms , however the Metro platforms are closer to Bankstown Square than the present concourse .
I seem to recall hearing about a plan back in the 90's to demolish Bankstown station and to rebuild it closer to Bankstown square, with some sort of walkway providing direct access to the shopping center.
I guess they will just follow the same protocol as other countries which already use driverless trains. Having said that though, there are far fewer train accidents with fully computerised driverless rail systems than there are with traditional rail systems.
Had my flight training at Bankstown Airport in 1992-1994. Bankstown Station will always be remembered.
Keep up the great work love your content
Thank you! :)
Me too … more please🎉😅 … having grown up in Sydney and now in another state it’s really fascinating to see the progress … or changes those suburbs had from memory a cinema and a few streets of basic shops and serviced by the buses and of course, the old red rattlers
This evolving new Metro system is not just revolusionary in its application & design. Its transcending the very way sydney people move around, offering a modern & comprehensive set of new platforms with automation being its key component. While Transitioning from Station to Location & vice Versa, this fully computerised rail network compliments even the most basic aspects of public mass transit systems with much quicker delivery times between stations & maximising its frequency & rates of service. With less stops, faster speeds & a Higher emphasis on public safety with gated entries to trains. A truly Phenomenal feat of engineering & construction set to keep sydney ahead of the pack well into the future.
I absolutely loved this train trip you showed us, thanks for taking me down memory lane. Totally enjoyed it.
Excellent video. Thanks for sharing. As I used to live at Marrickville, this entire line closure has been of special interest to me. I remember on many occasions traveling by train to Bankstown to visit Bankstown Square. I remember on one of my early trips to Bankstown, they had red double deck buses running there. Many years ago, we even had relatives living at both Punchbowl and Lakemba.
I love those TANGARA trains. I remember the Red Rattlers before them. Loved those leather strapped windows. 😂😂😂
A NICE LONG VIDEO.. I hope they don't demolish these beautiful little buildings on these suburban platforms..they are history of the past...
You mentioned Liverpool line VIA Sefton.. will the Liverpool line VIA Merrylands still be operating.. thanks..🚞
24:30 Going to Canterbury? You'll hear a few *tales* there! LOL😁
28:15 Next stop, Hurlstone Park? Be careful you don't get any Stones Hurled at you! LOL😃
The best thing to be done at Bankstown is to *KEEP IT OPEN!* Driverless trains are a catastrophe waiting to happen. While there's a driver on board, he/she can override any troublesome device and control the train manually in order to *PREVENT* any possible disasters.
There is some discussion that an over 150 year old railway path is not suitable for a driverless metro train. The first part of this metro train in Sydney is fairly new, and either underground or raised. This old section is at ground level, has more curves and many overhead bridges and trees aligning the route. What if one of those trees falls onto the driverless train track?. What if a trespasser is on the line?. An over pass collapses?. What if there is flash flooding?. I'm not sure I'd feel safe 100% of the time.
Exact same video you just uploaded to your Sydney Trains Vlogs channel lol
But I suppose it's something that will be temporary abandoned of rail transport for a year after all.
It fits both channels.
It’s something with historic meaning for this channel
Hi Phil,
I was on the train yesterday from Chester Hill to Erskineville. It is sad but look at it this way, the services to City Circle via Regents Park will resume and in my opinion is faster and a bit cheaper than going through the Bankstown line, from Chester Hill anyway. The public who live between Bankstown and Marrickville will be in for a treat for faster and efficient services once the Metro is ready.
My question is once the Metro is completed on the Bankstown line, will the Government expand the line towards Liverpool and the new airport?
I’ve literally only taken two or three trains in the last decade, but I thought I was “Transport NSW”, not “Transport Sydney”. I didn’t know there was such a thing.
Are you a train enthusiast if yes perhaps every now and then you could do some Tran travelling videos like this guy on you tube called Geoff Marshall.I really enjoyed watching this video.
I sure am :)
I have another RUclips channel called Sydney Trains Vlogs
You’ll find over 3,000 videos filmed by me :)
I don't live in Sydney but I feel like it would have made more sense to take the Metro to Regents Park because it seems like Birrong and Yagoona station really got the short end of the stick 😢
What sets will operate the T6?
It does not appear that there will be pedestrian access between the old and new platforms , however the Metro platforms are closer to Bankstown Square than the present concourse .
I seem to recall hearing about a plan back in the 90's to demolish Bankstown station and to rebuild it closer to Bankstown square, with some sort of walkway providing direct access to the shopping center.
What’s going to happen with the goods trains which we saw in the video when the line closes?
I haven't seen graffiti like that on the side of a train in year's
I suppose they will tear down the historic stations.??
No more bankas???
A lot of ads in this video 😢
I let RUclips add them automatically on this one
@@AbandonedOZ they went nuts compared with usual. Twice as many.
35:44 Dulwych Hill Station connects with the *TRAMWAY!* Bugger that stupid "Light Rail" bullshit!
B.s matey! Tell anyone from Melbourne thats a tram and we'll all have a laugh! Its a lightrail system not a tramway!
Fn developers
I hate the metros trains are way better
I wonder what the future will bring. Driverless trains everywhere? I wonder if though what if there is a train accident?
I guess they will just follow the same protocol as other countries which already use driverless trains. Having said that though, there are far fewer train accidents with fully computerised driverless rail systems than there are with traditional rail systems.