Trainlink NSW First Class Review: Why Would Anyone Take The Train To Sydney?
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- Опубликовано: 30 июн 2024
- Taking the train sounds like a sensible way to make a journey to most of us. But when it's by far the slowest way to make that trip from Canberra to Sydney, you've got to ask who is on board and why? Today, I make the trip in Trainlink NSW's first class carriage to get a sense of why anyone would take this more-than-4-hour trip.
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00:00 Introduction
01:02 Trainlink NSW Rolling Stock
02:04 Trainlink NSW First Class Carriage
03:32 Trainlink NSW Food Options
04:12 Trainlink NSW Stations
04:41 Trainlink NSW Toilet
05:59 Arrival at Sydney Central Railway Station
A bit of history. New South Wales (NSW) built a branch line from the main line at Goulbourn to Bombala, via Tarago, Bungendore, Queanbeyan and Cooma. An extension from Queanbeyan to the new town/city of Canberra was built, in the early '20s, by the Commonwealth of Australia and run by Commonwealth Railways. Eventually, NSW took over the Commonwealth Railways bit and that's what we have today. For the last 30-40 years there has been both talk and investigation of a Very Fast Train link between Canberra and Sydney, but nothing has happened yet! One thing is for sure, though - the VFT will not go via Queanbeyan, Bungendore and Tarago!
That's fascinating!
Our poor aging train stock in NSW. We used to build trains here by the way. Now we no longer seem to build anything... sad face.
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I take a similar service to the North Coast from Sydney each year to visit relatives.
The main advantage over Economy is you get an extra slot for checked in baggage. Actual seating quality is very similar between Economy and First Class (I usually travel 1st, as the upgrade cost is relatively low, but had to travel Economy one year as I booked late.)
There's much less stress on checkin and checkout than with a plane, it's slightly cheaper, and in general there's a lot more freedom to move around. As long as you keep a good book (or audiobook or handheld game, with headphones) on hand to make good use of your time, and you're not pressed for time, the train is a decent option.
For the record, the trains to the mid north coast take about 8 hours. I think the CBR services stop more frequently.
8 hours is a long train journey (but I recognise the size of your country!). Thanks for sharing about your regular trip.
I really enjoyed your video, thanks for that. Now subscribed to your channel.
I appreciate your comment - thanks!
I used to get that train to Sydney in the seventies. On one trip they loaded up the train and left. A few miles out they stopped the train for several hours because they were working on the line. Amazing
Oh wow! I've heard a surprising amount of stories about delays. Yours sounds pretty extreme!
(a) that was 50 years ago (b) even then they would not have held up a train for several hours unless there was an emergency.
Quite enjoyed your review. It was informative without being boring and it convinced me that train is the way to go when I head back to Sydney to catch my flight home after visiting family in Canberra. You have a very soothing voice and manner.
Yes, it may be slower than the alternatives, but it's a very relaxing way to travel (do bring your own snacks though!).
It’s not just for end to end travellers. It’s for the towns it stops on the way.
Great review mate, I lived briefly in Canberra between 2015 and 2016 and got the Murrays or Greyhound coach quite a lot to Sydney via the airport was always a very cost effective and almost always on time 3 - 3.5 hours depending on where you went - there pretty well run hourly like a bus schedule from early morning to late at night. When I got the train last year I enjoyed the scenery of the journey absolutely but with track works and signalling delays it took over 5 hours and then we came into Sydney right during peak hour further slowing things down. You're right though if you just want to enjoy the journey and relax and be free to move around it's a fine way to go. I think the coach is usually the better option for regular travel though or indeed driving if you have a car. It's also a pity the station is not in civic either so it's not on the doorstop of Civic so its a pretty lengthy walk or a quick bus to get there but I guess close to the parliamentary circle at least! It's absurd how much the quick flight is though only really makes sense to utilise flying if connecting through Sydney to or from another flight as the time saving wouldn't be that great by the time you travel, from and through the airport!
It's crazy when a coach service is faster than the train! I get the technical reasons why this is such a slow service, for sure, but if it were more frequent and faster (and better situated), I'm sure there are the volumes of people going either direction that would make use of the train service. Good to have your experience and insight - thanks for commenting!
recently secured a traineeship with this mob and im dreaming to drive one of these beauties, although i really want to do the XPT
I have to say the staff from the driver to the Cafe Steward were all very friendly and professional - sounds like a good traineeship.
A dozen or more years ago, I caught the train to Canberra. My wife and our young son had driven down a couple of days earlier but I had some work to attend to. While I could have flown, I thought I'd give the train a try. That one trip was enough to say never again. While the train was comfortable and pretty punctual, the reasonably short journey just took forever. An equivalent journey in Europe would have been about half the time.
Yes, I think that’s right - this was by far the slowest way to get to Sydney where in the UK or Germany, the train is (mostly) the fastest method over 1-2 hour routes.
European intercity lines were built with gentle gradients and sweeping curves from the beginning, and usually double track. Australian railway lines were of necessity built on the cheap as single track, with winding reverse curves and steep gradients. Furthermore, as already mentioned, the line from Canberra is a branch line of a branch line, which has to wind its way along the Molonglo Gorge. Rebuilding the line would cost a fortune, which could never be justified by traffic potential, in the face of air and road coach competition.
@@andrewclarke6899 I know all of that (as do most people here). It does not mean that the service should be much better.
Much enjoyed! Cheers from Wagga.
Glad you enjoyed it - Wagga's on the list for next visit!
Great review, thanks. Do you remember if there was enough room to take a large suitcase on board and leave it at the end of the carriage (as the limit for checked bags is 20kg and ours are heavier as going on a cruise from Sydney.)
I'm pretty certain there was a storage area for luggage at the end of the carriage. I was only in the first class end (which I think is what you mean) and nobody showed any interest in the weight of my luggage. I certainly didn't ask anyone's opinion at the station!!
Thank you
Some of us simplify enjoy train travel
I do too!
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Just caught the XPT from Brisbane to northern NSW as its cheaper than driving and only takes a little bit longer. Very pleasant journey but 5am leaving Brisbane is rough.
Ooh, that's an early start!!
Its cheaper than hot chips that's one reason .Also I'd take the train over greyhound,the last time I took one of their coaches the driver almost crashed 6 times. He was constantly on his mobile phone taking personal calls and dropping it on the floor .It was a nightmare trip .
That would definitely put me off Greyhound!!
Flight to Canberra is senseless, with all airport mess it takes almost the same time. Only if you are govt, fly first class and some dedicated driver brings you directly to/from airport.
Utterly absurd that we cannot catch a train to Canberra from Melbourne. The Victorian Velocity trains are much better. I like your choice of background music in your episodes. Well done!
I agree with you, re: connectivity. I've not had the chance to try the Velocity trains in Vic. Appreciate your comment about the music!
You can. Normally starts with a bus to Yass Junction. We do the trip a lot as our grandchildren are in Melbourne: 9:15 am to 6:30pm trip.
You can but its like catching a train from wollongong to newcastle but instead of central you can use goulburn
Why not, it’s a very relaxing way to travel
Exactly!
Well a guess there is some proof that suggests these trains are the closest you can get to high speed in New South Wales 💀
Not sure what point you’re making but thanks for stopping by 🤓
This is NSW train link which is completely funded by NSW government. Last I checked Canberra is not in NSW. Queensland and Victorian government pay NSW government to provision their respective services. By that account ACT services are the lowest priority.
Once Andrew Barr comes with his chequebook or electronic transfer as it is 2024 then we can talk
First Crass.
No different really.