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@alanbanh
@alanbanh 10 сағат бұрын
Go on a Royal Caribbean cruise. You’d love it!
@NormanSilver
@NormanSilver 20 сағат бұрын
I'm 88 years young. I first rode the Ghan to Alice Springs in 1950. Steam power, entertainers as passengers and 62 hours to our destination. BUT... unforgettable trip. No rail ties then either. Rail laid in groves cut in hard pan.
@railvan.falcon12703
@railvan.falcon12703 Күн бұрын
I did this journey in 2020 and got the same seat as you. seat No 8 😅
@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat Күн бұрын
Ha! A lucky number!
@JuliansTrainsandGames
@JuliansTrainsandGames 2 күн бұрын
12:31 the building you can see in this shot got burnt down yesterday in the early morning. Quite sad to see Hastings, the most used station on the stony point line, having its building burnt down.
@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat Күн бұрын
Oh gee. I’m really sad to hear that! 😔
@Charango123quena
@Charango123quena 2 күн бұрын
What a joke .. there are on going strikes making all this a pointless video .
@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat Күн бұрын
The Sydney Metro is still operating normally. I caught it today and there were no issues.
@robertbarnier45
@robertbarnier45 2 күн бұрын
I did that horrible trip. Utter crap. Aussie Bob
@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat Күн бұрын
Hi Bob. What was crap about it? You didn’t like the train or something else? 🤔
@robertbarnier45
@robertbarnier45 Күн бұрын
@ hi. The first class train seats were uncomfortable. It took too long. & the people serving in the buffet were the rudest I’ve ever met Food terrible. I expected something approaching the European trains. But no
@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat Күн бұрын
@ Ah, that doesn’t sound good. You certainly won’t find anything equivalent to decent European trains in Australia, sadly. We have a car-centric culture here much like North America.
@ssenyuG
@ssenyuG 2 күн бұрын
That feeling... ...of HO scale comparison. :)
@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat Күн бұрын
Yes, it’s a bit like that! 🤣
@UlrichGronau
@UlrichGronau 3 күн бұрын
Thanks. Nice video but, sorry, a little to much blahblah. Especially if the video is considered non-English speaking. All the blah-blah is annoying because the Japanese announcer can't keep her mouth shut. But otherwise, nice video
@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat 2 күн бұрын
Thank you! Unfortunately there’s not much I could do about the Japanese announcement other than replace them with music.
@Punkologist
@Punkologist 3 күн бұрын
The stations are the least used due to appalling frequency
@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat 2 күн бұрын
Fair call.
@Mediawatcher2023
@Mediawatcher2023 4 күн бұрын
wearing face masks is no longer needed
@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat 2 күн бұрын
That’s right but this was recorded in early 2022
@DilipKumar-dw2ku
@DilipKumar-dw2ku 4 күн бұрын
इंडिया तक train के लिए sea ब्रिज cheye
@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat 2 күн бұрын
A sea bridge would be nice! 😎
@KRONOS1909
@KRONOS1909 5 күн бұрын
Anyone from Viva La Dirt League D&D?
@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat 4 күн бұрын
🤔
@syedriazhussainshah7889
@syedriazhussainshah7889 5 күн бұрын
Thanks for taking us along on this lovely train ride. I have never been to Australia, after watching this I feel as if I have travelled in person. Appreciate your style of showing the details where necessary, from food to history in a smart way..
@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat 4 күн бұрын
Thanks so much! Great to get that feedback.
@tangiers365
@tangiers365 5 күн бұрын
If only us peasants could afford it. 2016 was the last time you could take coach class on the train
@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat 4 күн бұрын
Yes, sadly the government subsidies for red class (ie economy) were withdrawn.
@tierrelitasanta
@tierrelitasanta 5 күн бұрын
how much did you paid for this jorney? I need go canberra from perth, but is more affordable a fligth to sydney and then catching this train to canberra, exciting journey! thanks for shared it! :D
@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat 4 күн бұрын
A one way fare by train from Sydney to Canberra is $51 in economy or $72 in first class. You can find the fares by searching here: transportnsw.info/regional-bookings/
@DaDamuse
@DaDamuse 6 күн бұрын
"Australia's best transit project"...how very Sydney
@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat 5 күн бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@Roadrunnerz45
@Roadrunnerz45 6 күн бұрын
Great review. Sorry about the missing experiences, this can happen on a long train journey where there are variables. I thought it was professional that you got a letter quickly explaining the delay and reimbursement. What you expect when spending 💰 on a once in a lifetime experience for most.
@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat 5 күн бұрын
Yes, you're right, it's always a gamble when you're travelling, particularly on a long journey. 😊
@benridesbikes6975
@benridesbikes6975 7 күн бұрын
When I visited Hakone, the train line only made it to Hakone Yumoto Station, as the line ahead was damaged by typhoons earlier in the year. Instead, we took a harrowing bus ride up the winding hilly roads, it was still a great trip but I was a bit disappointed I didn't get to take the train all the way up the Hakone Tozan line.
@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat 7 күн бұрын
Wow … yes, taking a bus up those winding roads would be scary!
@Roadrunnerz45
@Roadrunnerz45 7 күн бұрын
great video. i have always found the location of adelaide interstate terminal hard to fathom. very difficult to get into the city. no footpath on that road to and from the terminal. i hope it can be improved one day.
@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat 7 күн бұрын
Thank you! Yes, dating from the early 80s, it’s really designed with cars in mind (sadly). Adelaide Railway Station in the city is now surrounded by other buildings and enclosed so it’s unlikely they will ever be able to accommodate long interstate trains as there’s not the space (again, sadly).
@Roadrunnerz45
@Roadrunnerz45 6 күн бұрын
Is the reason taxis are hard to find is because they don't want the short fare as most passengers will be going into the city? ​@@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat 6 күн бұрын
@@Roadrunnerz45 I’m not sure to be honest but I think that would be a factor. Also, if they go to the airport, there are flights constantly arriving, whereas with the train station, it’s very intermittent and depending on the number of passengers, they might not get a fare.
7 күн бұрын
The background music (sounds like someone hammering a fence-post into the ground) is really annoying, and it even continues when the narrator is speaking. The ultra-wide-angle lens used to show the passing scenery is very disorienting since it makes everything seem curved. What could have been an interesting travelogue was ruined by the aforementioned. I did not subscribe and won't be watching any more of your videos.
@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat 7 күн бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. You’ll be pleased to know that I no longer use a wide angle lens anc feedback suggests the music on my newer videos is much more agreeable to most people.
@kenchristie9214
@kenchristie9214 9 күн бұрын
It is beyond comprehension the Peth has persisted with the narrow 3' 6" gauge when electric trains were introduced, and the metro rail lines were upgraded.
@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat 7 күн бұрын
Yes, it’s an interesting choice but not dissimilar to Queensland.
@swisssentraveler
@swisssentraveler 9 күн бұрын
I only have one reason: There's a JR pass, I only have to pay once!
@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat 7 күн бұрын
Yes, I loved the JR Pass and being able to jump on almost any train, when I felt like it. 😊
@dulanaperera9070
@dulanaperera9070 10 күн бұрын
Come to sri lanka 🇱🇰 ❤
@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat 7 күн бұрын
Hopefully one day! 🤞
@FionaKumariCampbell
@FionaKumariCampbell 11 күн бұрын
Music volume needs lowering
@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat 7 күн бұрын
Thank you for the feedback.
@sandiplimbu1685
@sandiplimbu1685 11 күн бұрын
I think,this is the worst train ever in Australia. INDIAN LUXURY, train is more lavish and great decoration then this 😅, Bad expensive experience, will go India again
@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat 7 күн бұрын
Fair enough! Everyone has different tastes.
@km-qc3hq
@km-qc3hq 11 күн бұрын
These incessant sw airlines ads are make this unwatchable. Literally every 3-4 minutes the ad interrupts
@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat 11 күн бұрын
Oh right. That does sound annoying.
@degamari
@degamari 12 күн бұрын
Australia is the great view country progresive nice very big land life is no boring for travellers
@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat 11 күн бұрын
Cheers!
@degamari
@degamari 12 күн бұрын
doing the rally Australia from east to west duel cab challenge Mitsubishi Triton GSR the champion 😂
@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat 11 күн бұрын
😂
@larrycrowley823
@larrycrowley823 12 күн бұрын
What do want to look at all the eating for .a proper programme would focus on the sights and scenery and history not that rubbish
@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat 11 күн бұрын
Dining is a major part of this travel experience, hence why it’s included. Many people are interested to know what travelling on this train is like and including food and drink options help them decide whether to pay all that money or not. 🤔
@pairojeans
@pairojeans 12 күн бұрын
soon to be no more, current government would love to shut this down and all the south island rail network with it.
@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat 11 күн бұрын
Have they actually said they wish to stop it? I haven’t heard that.
@pairojeans
@pairojeans 11 күн бұрын
@@FromtheWindowSeat Knowing this government they will privatize and get rid of the anything to do with rail
@paddydelano4322
@paddydelano4322 12 күн бұрын
You're hot ❤
@sayit462
@sayit462 12 күн бұрын
Bush bush and nothing else one the most boring journeys in the World
@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat 12 күн бұрын
🙄
@swisssentraveler
@swisssentraveler 12 күн бұрын
When I go to Japan next time, Gran Class will be on my "Must do" list.
@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat 12 күн бұрын
You won't regret it!
@gallardoo9
@gallardoo9 12 күн бұрын
kind of laughing at how Australia cant have a single gauge, to this day still many gauge not standardized..I did work there on the Sydney transport system, and none of the jurisdictions could agree on a single tariff schedule, what a nightmare...great video and history...and your rail system is like here in the US delay delay delay!
@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat 12 күн бұрын
Yes, it’s a legacy of the colonies (as are the states, with their different rules, to a degree). Thanks!
@gallardoo9
@gallardoo9 13 күн бұрын
I worked on this system years ago, worked for ERG group on the ticketing system PTTC T Card etc ended up to be a cluster f..I quit before the bottom fell out the fare structures there are a nightmare..worse then any system I worked on all over the world, hence the lawsuits after, and the delays and cost over runs as a result if you consider the cost overruns, delays, problems etc its not the best transit project....glad to see they finished it..despite the politics and no one in general taking charge and responsibility...just my experience..will have to go back and actually ride it!
@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat 12 күн бұрын
Sorry to hear that!
@gallardoo9
@gallardoo9 13 күн бұрын
wonder what happens when power goes off like during the earthquake those trains cant run wonder if they have back up locomotives running on diesel
@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat 12 күн бұрын
Yes, I think they do (and/or battery locos).
@RajeevKumar-mu9wb
@RajeevKumar-mu9wb 13 күн бұрын
❤❤❤❤
@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat 11 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@coki072000
@coki072000 13 күн бұрын
Can I ask you quite honestly my friend who is your travel partner IND
@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat 13 күн бұрын
I was travelling solo on the Indian Pacific.
@PhilipHeath-p3b
@PhilipHeath-p3b 14 күн бұрын
Hi who sings the music on your video please
@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat 13 күн бұрын
Hi. There are a range of tracks. If you tell me the video timecode of the music you’re interested in, I can probably work it out.
@PhilipHeath-p3b
@PhilipHeath-p3b 13 күн бұрын
Hi Adam music starts at 8.08 minutes in thanks
@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat 12 күн бұрын
@@PhilipHeath-p3b I believe the track is called A Year Ago by Neffex.
@PhilipHeath-p3b
@PhilipHeath-p3b 12 күн бұрын
@ thanks Adam love the vids mate
@SouthernCrossOffroad
@SouthernCrossOffroad 14 күн бұрын
I went from Darwin to Adelaide and it was awesome
@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat 13 күн бұрын
Nice! I haven’t done it that direction … yet!
@SouthernCrossOffroad
@SouthernCrossOffroad 13 күн бұрын
@@FromtheWindowSeat I 100% recommend it, I suggest watching my video about us crossing the Indian Pacific in Adelaide.
@aditimishra212
@aditimishra212 14 күн бұрын
Any Indian
@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat 13 күн бұрын
It’s the name of the train because it runs between the Indian and Pacific oceans.
@alperalyaz
@alperalyaz 14 күн бұрын
everyone's always hyping up the trans-siberian, but honestly, the ghan feels way more exotic to me. can't figure out why it's not as famous. i mean, it literally crosses an entire continent and lets you see the vast deserts that define australia. imagine how stunning the stars must look at night in that isolated, dry part of the world. traveling from one end of a continent to the other through such a unique landscape sounds like a once-in-a-lifetime experience. i know australia doesn't need tourists or money like that, but if i were aussie, i'd definitely push for better promotion of the ghan
@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat 13 күн бұрын
Yes, fair points. That said, it does sell very well and is regularly sold out months in advance so I guess there’s limited value in promoting it too widely. 🤔
@alexjohansson5232
@alexjohansson5232 14 күн бұрын
🎉Interesting and informative! Well done mate!🎉
@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat 13 күн бұрын
Thanks so much Alex!
@nickyAbi473
@nickyAbi473 15 күн бұрын
Nice clip Sir , wanna try this X next month . Do you suggest booking online 1 month ahead ?
@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat 13 күн бұрын
Thank you! Yes, I suggest booking as soon as tickets go on sale.
@zJoriz
@zJoriz 15 күн бұрын
I was surprised when they switched the points @1:44. Many Japanese local operators seem to just have their trains "cut" them. Speaking of which, that's what the Kurobe Gorge train does @12:50
@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat 13 күн бұрын
Yes, that is interesting!
@hoklai1986
@hoklai1986 16 күн бұрын
Why is the fare from Perth to Sydney is much cheaper? Anyway would really love to experience this one day
@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat 13 күн бұрын
I think because the journey has much shorter off train excursions. However this has changed in 2025 with the westbound itinerary being longer.
@demisexgodfromhell
@demisexgodfromhell 16 күн бұрын
One night approximately 20 years ago the diesel tilt train tilted too far and laid down to go to sleep in the night.😱
@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat 13 күн бұрын
Yes, that derailment was very unfortunate. Thankfully there were no fatalities.
@mikejohnson2638
@mikejohnson2638 17 күн бұрын
what an awful voice, tried watching it but thegrating voice i had to stop after two minutes.
@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat 17 күн бұрын
It’s fine that you don’t like my voice and choose not to watch the video. Everyone has things they like and things they don’t. But why leave a comment saying so? How is it helpful? 🤔 Just because you have an opinion, doesn’t mean you need to share it. 🙄
@larryingle9966
@larryingle9966 17 күн бұрын
Great video Adam, hope to do this trip one day! 😎
@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat 17 күн бұрын
Thanks so much Larry - definitely recommend it!
@RoyVickers-s8d
@RoyVickers-s8d 18 күн бұрын
The experience on a fast train doing 350 kms per hour would be a better experience. But this is quaint lol.
@FromtheWindowSeat
@FromtheWindowSeat 17 күн бұрын
I doubt we’ll see a high speed railway to Perth in my lifetime. I’m hopeful (although not optimistic) we might get one up the east coast. 🤞