This is a great video. I've been really getting into the Sydney rail network lately, since I'm heading up there in a couple of weeks and plan on doing a fair bit of train travel up there. (I'm even heading up on the XPT.) I'd love to see more videos on Sydney's rail system if you're able to, especially since, as I've discovered, it seems VERY complex when compared to Melbourne's. For example, could you maybe do an explainer video(s) of lines/line groups/line and service configurations/service patterns (i.e. express vs stops all stations and different branch lines on the same group)/alternate routes certain services can use/terminating and turnback stations/where and why different lines interconnect with each other at all the various interchange stations and whatever else you can think of? I'd love to see that.
The doubling of the line past st marys towards penrith never happened due to financial set backs, but you can clearly see the planned platforms and footbridge supports with kingswood and werrington alongside unused rail grade and electrical way huts being futher away from the rail line then needed. Also, Carlingford was envisioned to be much more worthwhile with proposed connections to Epping, which would've been more feasible had this push forward
Disappeared runs: Bankstown circle in both directions. Liverpool via Regents Park (except now during trackwork). Liverpool via Granville used to originated from the north shore line.
erskineville really has missed out on anything at all. Would be good to at least get a bit of a refresh at some point though the need for extra tracks is much less now bankstown is being diverted into sydney metro. Could see potential for them long-term to separate T4 local and express into the city.
Correction the Cause of the 2003 Waterfall Accident was not due to consciousness it was due to the driver suffering from a heart attack and died at the control the dead man switch was basically useless as the drivers foot was still on the pedal
Hey, you know, I think that the city circle line in Melbourne would be the smallest rapid transit system in the world if it existed today. About 6km of track but it's a single track so it would make it more like a 3km system compared to the Minatomirai line which is 4km of double-track.
Still runs every now and then when other loops are shut down. You're probably right about it being one of the smallest "rapid transit" (effectively) systems in the world i it was open.
Was the proposed quadruplication from Chatswood to St Leonards part of this? There's a long section of track where two other tracks could be slotted in between these stations
It wasn't just the carlingford line that was closed for the Metro/Light Rail.......Sydenham to Bankstown has been converted and parts of thr Airport line is being planned for the same fate
Clearways project was to allow for separation of lines into sectors for better running and preparation for privatisation. The latter didn't happen but instead you have the increasing network of driverless metro trains, nicely automated and non-unionised computer drivers.
I had no idea on how exactly clear-ways project was executed until now. Great video
glad you learnt some stuff :)
this is your best video yet i am impressed beyond comprehension
thanks
This is a great video. I've been really getting into the Sydney rail network lately, since I'm heading up there in a couple of weeks and plan on doing a fair bit of train travel up there. (I'm even heading up on the XPT.) I'd love to see more videos on Sydney's rail system if you're able to, especially since, as I've discovered, it seems VERY complex when compared to Melbourne's. For example, could you maybe do an explainer video(s) of lines/line groups/line and service configurations/service patterns (i.e. express vs stops all stations and different branch lines on the same group)/alternate routes certain services can use/terminating and turnback stations/where and why different lines interconnect with each other at all the various interchange stations and whatever else you can think of? I'd love to see that.
The doubling of the line past st marys towards penrith never happened due to financial set backs, but you can clearly see the planned platforms and footbridge supports with kingswood and werrington alongside unused rail grade and electrical way huts being futher away from the rail line then needed.
Also, Carlingford was envisioned to be much more worthwhile with proposed connections to Epping, which would've been more feasible had this push forward
Disappeared runs: Bankstown circle in both directions. Liverpool via Regents Park (except now during trackwork). Liverpool via Granville used to originated from the north shore line.
Very good video! It will be great to see more melbourne rail network video’s in the future
Great video, great explanation. Plus love all the platform footage from my local station, Macdonaldtown.
Great video! I don't know much about Sydney's network so very interesting.
What an interesting video - typical that my station has the upgrades not completed twice (erskineville).
erskineville really has missed out on anything at all. Would be good to at least get a bit of a refresh at some point though the need for extra tracks is much less now bankstown is being diverted into sydney metro. Could see potential for them long-term to separate T4 local and express into the city.
Well done. A very good video
Great video!
Minor point, you can only store 3 x 8 car trains beyond the platforms at Bondi Junction.
Love your videos
Correction the Cause of the 2003 Waterfall Accident was not due to consciousness it was due to the driver suffering from a heart attack and died at the control the dead man switch was basically useless as the drivers foot was still on the pedal
Hey, you know, I think that the city circle line in Melbourne would be the smallest rapid transit system in the world if it existed today. About 6km of track but it's a single track so it would make it more like a 3km system compared to the Minatomirai line which is 4km of double-track.
Still runs every now and then when other loops are shut down. You're probably right about it being one of the smallest "rapid transit" (effectively) systems in the world i it was open.
Was the proposed quadruplication from Chatswood to St Leonards part of this? There's a long section of track where two other tracks could be slotted in between these stations
it was not no
Interesting!
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It wasn't just the carlingford line that was closed for the Metro/Light Rail.......Sydenham to Bankstown has been converted and parts of thr Airport line is being planned for the same fate
Super video, like
zamnnnnn very nice video!
after 40 years my request is done
nah jk this is great
thanks, it was about time i finally got around to it lol
eastern suburbs railway collab when
@@MetroManMelbourne ill get working on the script
Great video, can you do one on Adelaide?
Check out Aussie wirraway’s channel for Adelaide content if you haven’t already. I don’t cover Adelaide so much.
So Clearways is basically just deinterling.
yay cityrail
Xtrap history video?
probably one day
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robo vox...oh well
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very true
And the trains got slower.SMH.
Not true.
Clearways project was to allow for separation of lines into sectors for better running and preparation for privatisation. The latter didn't happen but instead you have the increasing network of driverless metro trains, nicely automated and non-unionised computer drivers.
Given the drastic failure of Melbourne's privatisation I sure hope Sydney stays publicly run.
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