Inside the new Sydney Metro | Australia's best transit project

[@Planetrainguy]

You know what makes these stations so beautiful..? The lack of advertisements, makes the places so much more calm and doesn't make you feel like a peasant when riding

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Ha - yes, good point!

[@NormanGibbons]

This is one of the best videos I have seen on the Sydney Metro. A great job, great research.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

That’s so good to hear - thanks Norman!

[@sydhardie9339]

Thanks for the vid.....I'm an Aussie and I'd like to say that SYDNEY'S METRO is the BEST in the world.....but after watching a vlog on MOSCOW'S metros ...I'm NOW convinced that RUSSIA is the WINNER in THIS race !...Probably because there seems to be a LOT more PRIDE in DESIGN that went into their Construction !...But that's just MY thoughts !

[@JeremyPritchard-we4dz]

@@sydhardie9339 Russia has some excellent new motorway routes, stacked W-Beam barriers, smooth.

[@ronsmith2241]

Wow. That is amazing. Many thanks. As a single "oldie" who lives alone in Brisbane, It gave me a good concept of the great progress that is happening.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

I’m really happy to hear that. Thank you!

[@mikevale3620]

Cross River rail, should also be impressive when it opens.

[@ChrisH-1952]

Thanks for showing those of us who are never likely to visit Sydney this wonderful transport addition. It is an engineering marvel as well as a series of wonderfully creative spaces which will not fail to to lift the spirits of all who pass through. You have really captured this in all it glory.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Yes, it certainly is an uplifting marvel. Thank you!

[@frizzy60]

Hi Adam, you never disappoint with you excellent high class productions

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

I’m really pleased to hear that - thank you!

[@scanspeak00]

Very happy and excited to see this new era in train travel occuring not just in Sydney but in Brisbane and Melbourne also. The level and scale of engineering is mind-boggling. A great investment for the community. Thanks for an excellent video!

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Yes - good points! And thank you!

[@mjcats2011]

Melbourne Metro is not really comparable to the Sydney Metro. It is just a small version of the Elizabeth Line.

[@bchen9339]

By far the best video about the new metro extension. Concise, very well researched and edited and not much talking head. It explains so many aspects of the new section that is easy to comprehend and is to the point .

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Wow - thank you! I’m really pleased that the research on this one paid off.

[@waxeye6488]

Thanks for this! Perfect dinner time viewing 😍can't wait to visit Sydney again!

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Cheers! ☺️

[@nzmu01]

Thanks!

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Wow - thank you!

[@aprilhilliard3302]

Greetings Adam, Ok, here's our 2 cents: We just absolutely love your vids....great commentary, pleasant voice, top notch videography and editing, lovely inclusion of actual data...can't believe you don't have more subs. We watch a bunch of travel vids, but you're our favorite! Only complaint: I know how much work it is to produce content, but more, please! Blessings!

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Oh wow - that’s so wonderful to hear. Thank you! Yes, I’d love to produce more videos … I have quite a lot that have been filmed. The hard bit is finding the time to edit them as I work full-time separately from KZbin.

[@Cars_Dogs_Cats]

I will be saving this for an evening with my partner. We absolutely love binging your videos. Keep it up!

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Wonderful to hear. Hope you enjoy it! 🥰

[@nzmu01]

Another fabulously informative video - thank you! Barangaroo was top of my list because of the lovely natural sandstone and Gadigal a close second.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thanks so much! Yes, Barangaroo is beautiful … a worthy contender!

[@grahamwilcox7402]

An excellent presentation. The commentary is well researched and presented

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thanks so much Graham.

[@-PORK-CHOP-]

Great overview of the new stations, I use the Metro from Epping to Waterloo on a regular basis, it's so much easier as you just turn up and within a few minutes a train arrives, unlike if you miss a regular heavy train service you can wait for 20 minutes for the next one, I would like to see more of the network converted to metro as it's just so much easier and I love the new stations, Gadigal or VIctoria Cross are my favourites and Martin Place shear size is amazing to see.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thank you! Yes, sounds like the Metro has greatly improved your travel experience. Very jealous … no metro where I live.

[@vijgai3]

I catch the Metro daily to/from work. Absolutely brilliant. And the stations are beautiful to see after a day's slog at work. Helps you relax in a way. Yours is the best video showcasing the Metro.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

I’m very jealous … I’d love to have a metro system like this where I live. That’s great to hear - thank you!

[@PeterCowan1969YouTubePersonal]

How can a system where most people have to stand, be good?

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

@@PeterCowan1969KZbinPersonal If you’re only on it for a short time, then it’s fine.

[@vijgai3]

@PeterCowan1969KZbinPersonal I don't mind standing at all after sitting for eight hours behind a desk at work. And it only takes 13 minutes to get to my destination.

[@mjcats2011]

@@FromtheWindowSeat Adelaide does not need something like the Sydney Metro, however it can match what Perth and even Auckland are doing.

[@GlenMorrowConsulting]

Hi Adam, thanks again for another great video and it’s nice to see people talking so positively about new railway infrastructure projects like this. It’s an awesome video. Keep up the great work.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Hi Glen. Thank you! Yes, hopefully this project helps demonstrate the value of investing in public transport instead of more roads.

[@deanpd3402]

I love the platform barriers, what a brilliant idea.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Yes. They make sense. 👌

[@christophermarshall527]

Thank you for the terrific work in putting this excellent video together.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Hi Christopher. Thank you! 🙏

[@railvlogger1439]

I moved from Australia to the UK in 2007. Until I saw this video, I had no idea that Sydney was construcing a Metro network. Im really impressed. It does remind me of ' The Elizabeth Line ' The similarities are ' Way Out ' signs instead of ' Exit' and the ticket barriers look almost identical. Very well presented video. Thanks.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Oh cool. I can’t wait to visit London and check out the Elizabeth Line for myself.

[@railvlogger1439]

@FromtheWindowSeat You should wait until the end of next year. The Piccadilly Line will have brand new trains. They will be the first ' walk- through ' air conditioned trains on the deep level lines.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

@ Yes, that’s exciting!

[@illiiilli24601]

IIRC a lot of the engineers from the Elizabeth Line went straight to Sydney Metro City when the Elizabeth Line was approaching completion

[@yourfriendlyneighbourhoods8202]

@@illiiilli24601Sydney metro opened before the Elizabeth line

[@louiserawle8999]

Great video Adam as per usual.This is mind blowing...even the concept of driverless trains...WOW,JUST WOW.Keep up the great work mate it is much appreciated and always informative and enjoyable.❤

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

That’s so good to hear. Thank you Louise. Yes, it certainly blew my mind. In a good way! 😊

[@simcity92]

Thank you so much for this video Adam! I was in Sydney in July for vacation so missed the metro opening unfortunately. I really appreciate how well you covered literally everything I wanted to see!

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Yes, I was in Sydney in July too in the hope it would be open by then … so had to return in August to check it out. Cheers!

[@shahidkhondker4082]

Great looking great job, thanks to past & present n,s,w government's initiative with their planner, engineer, hard worker's Sydney's new newly open underground station world class looks.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Cheers!

[@gwangi007]

Late to it, but fantastic video and have to catch up on your back-catalogue now!

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Enjoy! ☺️

[@Herman_Luk]

It's an amazing video on Sydney Metro! I like the design of the underground metro stations, they are modern and sleek. And the most favourite one is the Central station, it has been seemlessly connecting to the new metro concourse by a newly designed canopy that making old and new under the same roof.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thanks so much! Yes, Central certainly is impressive!

[@allenzhang9900]

long time no see, happy to see u back to Australia

[@cherylemaybury9967]

I’m sorry, it won’t let me comment but I really wanted to thank him for doing this video. I grew up in Sydney and worked in the city for many years but I am now retired to Queensland and have no reason to come back to the city. I would not recognise all the changes. I’m so happy I got to see this video. 😊😊😊

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Yes, there was a bit of a gap but thankfully back on track. Thanks!

[@zainabshad6739]

Thank you for the video. I really enjoyed it. Barangaroo Station is my favourite.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Great to hear - thanks!

[@joeswanderings]

Great new network. Stations are bright, airy and modern. An asset for Sydney to be proud of. It encourages me want to use trains rather than driving any day.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Definitely! 😊

[@jacquihughes6172]

Great video im happy your back i have missed your videos

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thanks so much … happy to be back! 😊

[@sarbaazchabahar]

This is amazing✌️👍 Thanks for sharing✨

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@cuchitp]

Today the Metro of Santiago de Chile celebrated its 50th birthday… still in my opinion one of the best in the world, and definitely one with some of the most beautiful stations, with beautiful artworks spread throughout…and of course with driverless wagons and security barriers. The Sydney Metro goes along way in making a difference to travellers. Congratulations Sydney!!

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Muchas gracias! Very keen to visit Chile one day. 😊

[@cuchitp]

@@FromtheWindowSeat Gracias a ti por el video Please do come. Chile is very comfortable for tourists and you will feel welcomed.

[@tdb7992]

I'm an Australian and visited Chile in 2014. I really loved it, such an amazing country. The Santiago Metro was very good as well.

[@cuchitp]

@@tdb7992 I’m so glad to know you enjoyed visiting my country… please come back again one day soon. Saludos amigo!

[@stewartrivers4208]

Good to see you back!

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thank you! I had almost finished another video when I went to Sydney to ride on the new metro and was so blown away, I decided I had to make this video (and the research for it took a long time). :-)

[@mfitzgerald130]

Fantastic commentary on a fantastic modern railway system.. well done mate,well done NSW railway..✨👍🌠

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thanks so much - really appreciate that!

[@dianacourt377]

This is a great info video. The sounds that are now so familiar, the announcements and the sound of the train accelerating and decelerating. I love that the metro is so much faster. I also miss the views from the bridge. Vic Cross is my favourite!

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thank you! Lovely to hear that. Yes, it’s incredibly impressive. 😊

[@thegallantsaint2034]

Great video. Well done! That 36 mins went by really quick. BTW I love your moustache.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thank you! Glad you appreciate it. 🥸

[@AheadMatthewawsome]

Such a great day, thanks for such a great video!

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thanks Matthew! I imagine you spotted yourself at Waterloo. I should have said hello but was too shy. ☺️

[@geoffglaab]

I live in the US and this feels like a different planet. Amazing what happens when your government invests in its people & future rather than just making a few people a lot richer

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Agreed. ☺️

[@joeswanderings]

Big $ to install, but an asset to be utilised and enjoyed for generations. Yes, a great nation building investment for the people.

[@mb3558]

Yeah right mate - what you're seeing is purely superficial. Deep down many people are still on the breadline! Don't be carried away by the fools gold on the surface!

[@Anthony-wp4vh]

I'm so impressed that such a massive infrastructure project started in 2017 and opened in 2024. I'm from Toronto, Canada and here we've had a tram (LRT) project that is so delayed and over budget that our transit agency won't even commit to an opening date and the project started in 2011.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Yes, it’s very impressive! That said, it was also over budget but now that it’s open I think most people can see the value in it.

[@DanielKing-dk5nr]

So it was ok for the workers to build new stations during covid, they were allowed to travel to and from work?

[@walks_with_me]

A fabulous video 📹 👌 I think Central Station was my favourite. The view from the lift was incredible!

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Yes, fair call. Thanks!

[@doomybear7389]

The thing I like about your vlogs they are different and informative and not in your face, Living in the UK it's great to see what's happening on the other side of the world, You get a lot of vloggers who flood their channel with video's and cover the same old things, well done for being different. Don't forget if a place opens on time someone is up to no good.🤭😇

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

I’m really happy to hear that - thank you! I lived in the UK for 5 years and still miss it. Particularly the London Tube.

[@johnclauder615]

Long time, no see ! Very impressive and well photographed.. It will be interesting to see how Melbourne compares !

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thanks so much! Yes, very keen to check out Melbourne's Metro Tunnel when it opens next year.

[@dennisforner6090]

As always a very comprehensive & interesting video. I appreciate your candid comments. Thank you for another very professional presentation. My only problem with viewing your uploads is that my travel "Bucket List' keeps expanding😊

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thanks so much Dennis! Ha - that’s a good problem to have in my view. 😝

[@anguscovoflyer95]

There will also be an underground connection between Martin place and hunter street stations. Which means you could walk completely underground between Martin place and Barangaroo if you wanted to by 2032

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Oh that’s awesome. Thanks for sharing!

[@MR_LoreYT]

Its beautiful if only we have these in new york thats this clean.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

It is. Hopefully it stays that way. 😊

[@iankendrick5282]

Always very interesting Thanks

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@lukeworldwide]

Such a great video. Thank you!

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Lovely to hear that. Thank you! ☺️

[@lukeworldwide]

I live in Sydney, but been bit too busy to follow progress with Metro. Watching your video, it looks amazing and keen to check it all out. 😊

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

@@lukeworldwide Understandable. Very jealous you have this in your home city though! 🤓

[@venkataramudu5035]

Well documented my friend

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thanks so much!

[@suef52]

Wow! Impressive. I remember catching the red rattlers from Chatswood Station decades ago. How times have changed.😀

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

They most certainly have. Cheers!

[@gregorygherkins1884]

I wish the Melbourne metro would be this cool

[@terencemccarthy8615]

Theoretically it’s not a Metro despite the name….it’s an addition to the suburban rail network…..but it will be fantastic

[@Zergcerebrates]

Aren’t they building new stations in Melbourne?

[@gregorygherkins1884]

@@Zergcerebrates They're not as pretty or as many or automated

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Will certainly be interesting to compare.

[@BigBlueMan118]

@@gregorygherkins1884 the Underground section (Metro Tunnel) is automated and will have platform screen doors though plus run trains every 2.5min in peak, so it's not that far off.

[@onepom63]

I remember riding the Red Rattlers when I first arrived in Sydney 1981..😂 things have definitely changed!!

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

They certainly have! 😊

[@greenmagicdragon]

Awesome rundown. Thank you 🙏

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Glad you liked it. Thank you! 😊

[@anon-tlv3399]

The station designs are stunning. Especially the huge futuristic box of the central station and 40m atrium!! in Martin place.. wow. Not sure about some of the artwork that falls a little "flat" but overall amazing metro system

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Glad it came across in the video. Cheers!

[@richardcaldwell9160]

Very impressive Adam, I recall living in Wahroonga & travelling to Central on the old bone shakers - they took forever. I don't think I would recognize much of Sydney now (30 yrs on). Thanks

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thanks so much!

[@grahamfrench9874]

Adam. Top piece of production.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thank you Graham!

[@charlottelougher628]

This is the most beautiful video ever, I'm kiwi and I want to visit this wonder with my husband.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Wow - that’s a huge compliment. Thank you!

[@johng963]

Very interesting and informative video.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thank you!

[@KyrilPG]

That's a fantastic tour! Stations are great, and to a European like me they almost feel overbuilt compared to the attendance. Here the soil being a lot more difficult, unstable and waterlogged, stations rarely have such open volumes without buttresses. They also are often overcrowded, like half the volume for twice, or trice (or more) the attendance. I don't remember the names but I particularly like the one with the glass reinforced concrete panels and the one with sandstone textures or patterns on the sides of a very large volume. Though they all are very nice. The only minus I could see is a slight lack of strong diversity, differentiation and bold architecture. There are variations and differences, but they aren't very marked. It's classy, airy and stylish but it's homogeneous and stays within a pretty mild "pleasing-all" architectural spectrum. Though often having radically different styles and architectures on the same line can lead to very strong feelings from the public about the wildly different, bold, and sometimes divise, styles and architectures. Here the new stations, or those under construction, are extremely varied in style, materials, lighting, volume, and overall architecture. Some stations are darker with direct light beams, some have bright diffuse atmosphere, others look like a grotto or are covered in brushed metal... Parts of the public will absolutely love certain stations and loathe others due to the radical differences, etc. Anyway, Sydney Metro looks great and efficient. Greetings from Paris!

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thank you! They’re all built for future growth … many of the overstation and surrounding developments are not yet complete and compared to Europe, Australian cities are not very dense, so there’s scope for that too. I’m guessing you meant either Victoria Cross or Gadigal (in terms of the glass reinforced concrete panels) and Barangaroo (sandstone panels) … each impressive in their own way. Yes, I take your point. I think they wanted some consistency between stations on the line but they do each have a distinctive feel that perhaps isn’t as clear on camera. All the best!

[@KyrilPG]

@@FromtheWindowSeat Sure, the differences are visible. It was just compared to what I'm more used to, when, here, they are doing radically different stations on new lines or extensions, so much that if the consistent signage and "furniture" weren't there, you could think you were in a different city. It's a different approach : variations and distinctiveness combined with strong consistency is certainly more consensual when done right, and it's been done right in Sydney Metro. Here, it's basically one duo of architect and artist per station, almost all unique and some bold, extremely distinctive architecture, colors, materials, lighting, etc. The underground geology being a mess all over the place, the surface geometry of station sites being pretty much all different, and the neighborhoods being all different, they wouldn't benefit from economies of scale. So they went for very different et unique architectures for all underground stations and some of the very few surface elevated ones. It's great that in Sydney they've built for future growth, cause here I'm getting worried about the ginormous expansion currently under construction being maybe too constrained, as they've already revised the expected daily ridership of the expansion itself from 2 to over 3 million daily passengers. And, one of the new stations that opened in late June, which currently only serves one line (the other line will begin opening in 2026 or 2027), already reached 30k daily passengers (and growing), which is a 50% larger attendance than what was expected only 3 months after opening... Years ago, many criticized the project, saying it is pharaonic and oversized ; but now it seems that the "future proofing" may end up being nothing more than "present proofing". So, it's great that Sydney Metro was built with future growth in mind.

[@lachd2261]

We are fortunate in Sydney that most of our soil is excellent sandstone - makes tunnelling easy, although tunneling under Sydney harbour was a challenge!

[@baalbektrilithon]

​@@KyrilPG I understand your comments but some context might make the choices a bit clearer for you: - Overbuilt stations - Sydney is suffering from a massive infrastructure deficit as we actually reduced the amount of rail km in the city between 1941 and 2011, despite the population tripling in that time! We are currently experiencing enormous population growth, so it will take about 50 years of (well) above average construction to catch up. This means that everything built now needs to be able to withstand 50yrs of population growth, so we have time to build the new metro lines and upgrade the old train lines the city desperately needs. In addition, Sydney is slightly larger than IDF with less than half the population. This enormous space is predominantly serviced by a system that most closely resembles the transilien. Unfortunately the trains themselves look like the RER with the terrible dwell times but similar station spacing to the métro close to the city. In short, an absolutely terribly designed system. So Sydney métro is being built with the spacing of the RER, rames and dwell time of the métro and capacity and automation of ligne 1. A bit like ligne 14 but more high-powered and steel wheels for better ride quality (I hate the pneu lines). Now look at the capacity of stations like Pleyel and Pont Cardinet, or the new stations on the Elizabeth line. Massive capacity that doesn't resemble traditional metro stations because it's a modern construction. In the first week of the new Sydney metro extension, half the new stations received over 30k people a day. The highest was Gadigal which is right next to Town Hall, which receives over 70k a day itself! So the stations are definitely not overbuilt for their intended purpose. GRC - the station you're referring to is Central, the main station. It is designed to look like sandstone and is part of a massive €1bn redevelopment of central that now looks like a world-class main station. Definitely worth looking at some photos of what they've done. I'm keen to touch the GRC next time I'm in Sydney to see if it feels more like concrete or sandstone. Design - as the biggest city and main job centre of Australia, the aesthetic of Sydney is definitely modern, sleek and professional. Think Norman Foster (who designed two of the stations). Coupled with that, Sydney sits on the world's largest sandstone deposit, which has a particularly warm, honeycomb colour palate. The natural elements that define the city are sea, sand, sandstone and bushland. So in the station designs, you can see the combination of these traditional natural and man-made elements, with an emerging element of futurism (Gadigal), that define a uniquely Sydney style. I love the designs and it feels very well-suited to the city. While I love the design of stations like Arts et Métier and Louvre-Rivoli, they work because they're well-suited to their location. To produce a radical design for the sake of something different is a high-risk strategy. It can pay off spectacularly (Sydney Opera House, Guggenheim Bilbao) but more often than not, it alienates more than it attracts. I like the approach they've taken of building sleek, modern stations but then filled them with art which is more challenging and less safe (Gadigal portals, tile work at Martin Palace and Crows Nest). It's a compromise which works well, particularly in the Sydney context. However, we are at the start of a massive, multi-decade metro expansion, so I'm sure they'll be plenty of opportunities to be more adventurous with station designs as the network expands and people look for something a bit different - personally I would love Calatrava and Zaha Hadid stations in the future!

[@HugoBrown]

Gadigal is my favourite it gives me Aliens & Zenomorph vibes haha, I catch it most days from Sydneham (Change from T4) to Barangaroo. In the evenings I go from Barangaroo to Martin Place to transfer to T4 Line. I think the MP interchange to T4 is awesome and the fact you enter onto the T4 platforms makes it easy to change between the services. I hope some day the govt will convert the T4 line to Metro or tunnel. Our line is one of the busiest and having a faster service to CBD would be great.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Yes, Gadigal is wonderful. Sounds like an awesome commute! 😍

[@DanielKing-dk5nr]

@19:44 this is what is needed ALL over the stations. Not just in certain areas. This looks like the future of constant changing colours.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

That would be cool!

[@tedes72]

Martin Place is incredible. Looking forward to it linking with Hunter Street station.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Yes, definitely!

[@Jonny10001]

Excellent video, you must have put a lot of time into it. I made a round trip video from Revesby to Revesby. The metro to Tallawong then a short bus ride to Schofields railway station. Then on the heavy rail to Glenfield, changed to the T8 line then return to Revesby, was a very interisting round trip. Sadly a lot of scratches on the metro train front window....

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thank you! Sounds like a good round trip. Pity to hear there’s scratches on the windows already.

[@Austin_Boath]

Adelaide should have built a circular railway years ago. With the following stations in order: - Burnside (Burnside Village) - Beulah Park (Transfer here for Norwood Parade Tram) - Payneham - Klemzig Interchange - Enfield - Kilburn - Woodville (Transfer for Outer Harbor) - Torrensville - Adelaide Airport - Mile End - Goodwood (Transfer for Seaford/Belair) - Glen Osmond - Burnside (Burnside Village) Then services every 15 minutes

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

That would be great but very unlikely to happen.

[@js_arthurliao2363]

It’s cool that Sydney metro is operated by Hong Kong MTR corporation. You can find a lot of similarities between new Sydney metro stations and MTR stations.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

True!

[@RoboP]

I plan to do a full travel on the Metro sometime. I did do a little run from Gadigal to Chatswood and I noticed how much fatser it was than the standard old trains could do speed wise(and also just due to how their routes track wise are much better planned) EDIT: Forgot to mention with the vid, I'm surprised with Barangaroo you forgot to the mention their is a walkway that connects to Wynyard station another big hub rail and bus station in the CBD area. Just a little something you missed.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Nice. Thanks for letting me know!

[@ktipuss]

The original North Shore Line from St Leonards to North Sydney was designed to suit 30 Class suburban steam engines, hence the winding route it takes so as to reduce the gradient as far as possible. Even today it's still the best route for the current electric trains.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

@@ktipuss Interesting. Thanks for sharing! 😊

[@AustraliaWorldwide]

Did a full ride from front of the train in 4K at the opening day on my channel it’s a great ride feels like a roller coaster when at the front

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Awesome! Cheers!

[@krisjustin3884]

Very impressive video! Any information about train fares?

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Standard Opal fares apply transportnsw.info/tickets-opal/opal/fares-payments/adult-fares

[@TassieEV]

That is impressive I must say. Wonder if they did any filming of it to put into a documentary later on talking to the designers, engineers, staff, etc and going in with the boring machines as they went under the city.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

It certainly is impressive! If you check out @TransportVlog you’ll find interviews with project managers and staff etc that should help.

[@MaxS-hn8we]

They did. I think it aired on SBS. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6Obqp6hfLSjecUsi=OW28V2UqlokglClX

[@tevman09]

I've only been to Waterloo, Central & Gadagal stations so far as I hardly have the need to use the rail network in Sydney. Going to and from work it is normally a bus which stops not far from Waterloo station (closest train station to work is a fair distance), or now as the weather is starting to warm up again I am also opting to ride to and from work most days each week

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Nice!

[@DWtrainsNZ]

Great video. I wasn't that interested in that project, I am now. I'm looking forward to seeing you put together a video much like this when Auckland's City Rail Link opens sometime in 2026.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thank you! Yes, seeing is believing. 🤓 That’s a good idea … would love to check the City Rail Link out when it’s ready.

[@AhilanKonar]

Now Sydney Central Station has the longest escalator in the southern hemisphere. Before the Metro part of the station was built Perth's Airport Station escalator had the longest escalator in the southern hemisphere. And Between 22 January 1983 - 9 October 2022 Parliament Station (In Melbourne) had the longest escalator in the sothern hemispere.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Yes, good facts!

[@tomhenry6440]

You should do Metro Tunnel here in Melbourne when it opens next year

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

That’s would be good!

[@Roadrunnerz45]

design of the northern lifts at victoria cross is nice. exit from one side and enter from the other. i have not seen that very often in lifts, certainly new to transport. the new pids are such a game changer, the tiny font up until weeks ago was disappointing.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Yes, good improvements.

[@eastmarvista3267]

Your videos are the very best, but as an American viewer (and I'm sure as many others), please also mention feet/yards in your descriptions this would help us better understand the height and greatness of the Sydney Metro. Secondly, I could not figure out what station was the nearest station to the Sydney CBD. We need a central reference to fully understand the route map since we are not familiar with the Sydney metro area.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thanks for your feedback. I'll see what I can do about adding more US-friendly measures in future videos. Sydney’s CBD is quite big so Central, Gadigal and Martin Place are all in the CBD.

[@Krenisphia]

Looks like it may be a while until I get to ride one of these since I live out west near Liverpool.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Few years to wait … but hopefully will be worth it!

[@johnmurray3834]

Thay was great bit Melbourne to Sydney is the easy rout. Sydney to Brisbane is huge. Many many bridges and tunnels.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

🤞

[@_benjimouse_]

Gadigal is the prettiest station by far,.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Yes, fair call. I think Barangaroo is also beautiful but perhaps that's more for the view from outside.

[@amtrakharry]

That was very interesting Adam...Lots of very interesting info you provided!!! Just wondering are there washrooms at all of the stations? Hopefully I can check this out when I visit...

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thanks Harry. I didn’t specifically check but from what I saw there were toilets at every station.

[@ktipuss]

@@FromtheWindowSeat I am fairly sure there are, and unlike U.K. and much of Europe you don't have to "spend a penny" to go - actually 40p at Blackpool according to this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZalm3aMZsxnobc "My First Time on the Blackpool Trams!". It's at 8.40 on that video if you don't want to watch all of it (and the loo doesn't appear to take credit cards!!).

[@PaulsTrainVlogs]

4:05 I'm Sydney Metro's Residential Number 1 'Driver'

[@jacquihughes6172]

That is kool

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Great gig if you can get it! 🤩

[@Australiaballyt13]

I was just on the metro solid 9/10 tbh

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Nice!

[@davidarter6271]

Nice video, Adam. I am particularly impressed that they are driverless trains. This means that unions can’t call a strike at Christmas or holiday times. Hopefully they will extend this to the whole Sydney Metro area!

[@Matthew_M11]

There has already been strike action on the new Metro line, as whilst train operation may be autonomous it is still dependent on human supervisors, controllers and staff.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

The driverless trains are great but as Matthew says, staff are still needed in other roles.

[@_peepyopee]

They also get stuck for a couple hours 😅

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

@@_peepyopee Eek - that wouldn’t be fun!

[@PeterCowan1969YouTubePersonal]

Your dreaming it will never happen. Too many people will protest because they don't want their high Capacity double deck trains replaced by this Privatised, Single Deck, Low Capacity, Uncomfortable Metro.

[@nathanstenner1794]

My favourite Metro station is Barangaroo

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Good choice!

[@RileyCummaudo]

You should make a video about Melbournes Trams

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Worth considering… although there are a lot of videos on KZbin from people who know a lot more about trams than me. 🤔

[@RileyCummaudo]

@@FromtheWindowSeat I’m also going to Adelaide in a month

[@Catmumma8765]

Can I ask how disabled wheel chair or walker assistance works... At the moment on driver trains we are assisted on and off with use of ramps then station staff signals driver to give the all clear.... How does that work on these trains with no drivers.... Please I'd like to know before I attempt to get on....

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

There’s almost no gap between the train and platform so, generally speaking, no assistance is required. That said, all stations are staffed so you can get assistance if needed. This page should provide additional information: transportnsw.info/travel-info/using-public-transport/accessible-travel/accessible-metro-travel

[@ktipuss]

26.54: I assume you are referring to road traffic on the Harbour Bridge and Harbour Tunnel. The existing North Shore rail line also has the capacity to absorb more passengers (er, "customers") than the road traffic on these two (as also did the former tram line). High density rail lines like this are (or should be) the choice for high density residential and business areas, far more efficient in moving people that roadways. Yet the Roads division of NSW Transport still insists on building more expensive and quite inefficient roads (and too often toll roads), such as the latest road tunnel linking Rozelle with the North Shore.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Thank you. Yes, that makes sense. That ‘fact’ was in some of the government’s media releases but I don’t think it explained the detail it was based on. 🤔

[@Hongaars1969]

Hi Adam Where’ve you been? How are you? I am well, glad that the long hot humid summer in Dubrovnik ended a few weeks ago. Bring on winter. I’ve just begun to watch this upload and look forward to seeing it to the end….more comments to follow. I shall finally be returning to Australia and New Zealand next Feb/ March so shall have opportunity to try the new metro as well Stay safe and best wishes Zoltán

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Hi Zoltán. I've been well thanks. Yes, there an unexpected gap ... I had almost finished another video when I went to Sydney to ride on the new metro and was so blown away, I decided I had to make this video (and the research for it took a long time). Glad to hear the weather in Croatia is improving ... I'm looking forward to spring in Australia! That's exciting re your visit to Australia/NZ ... hopefully you like the metro as much as I did. All the best!

[@Hongaars1969]

@@FromtheWindowSeat thanks for the update. I hope you’re well. This upload was great. So much research you have put into presenting this piece. Bravo. Until the next time. Z

[@ralphbyles142]

Do you know how fast the train is going when the last carriage clears the platform?

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

I’m afraid not but it’s a very decent speed.

[@ralphbyles142]

@@FromtheWindowSeat thanks

[@Skybar23]

Just curious why the service hours of the metro isnt 24/7 considering its driverless....atm they only have night buses replqcing trains after 1am that takes forever getting out west.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

I think they perform maintenance overnight but perhaps the hours could be extended on weekends on the future. 🤔

[@Zergcerebrates]

All the new stations are gorgeous but Martin place station is the best

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Agreed!

[@TalkingPoint773]

Tried it the other day....nice....but its an exact copy of the Moscow and Saint Petersburg metros systems))) Couldnt help noticing. Theirs was built during the Soviet times 60 years ago, now this is "the future" for Australia in 2024 haha. Also, to top it we also have a massive mural within the station, rather than a Soviet mural depicting unity of the people, wheat, images of family......an wonderful Aboriginal type mural at I think it was St James or Gadigal whatever they call it.

[@douglachman7330]

Glad to some good news from Putinville. Too much negative news. Im sure soviet times were not fully sub standard. Wish you and Russia all the best excepting the war underway.

[@TalkingPoint773]

@@douglachman7330 "putinville" ? Haha dude Ive just been there, and its an exact same copy in design. Thats all lol. It is clear the French company who actally built our trams had been there and simple, whoop, thanks very much, new design, for you Aussies! That will be so and so many millions of dollars si vous pleix Haha

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

So Moscow’s system is fully accessible and driverless?

[@TalkingPoint773]

@@FromtheWindowSeat No, they can do that but, they have social responsibility, and thus employ people, they give purpose and opportunities for the local people. Not some silly "driverless" robot And by the way, Australia is 70 years late with building this, and all they could do is copy an old Soviet design lol.

[@JimmiAlli]

Meantime in Melbourne, we are still waiting on the airport rail link. We are so behind Sydney it’s embarrassing. We have a state government that panders to the unions and the bus companies and the city link toll company.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Yes, the airport link is desperately needed. At least you have the Metro Tunnel coming.

[@MaxS-hn8we]

I’m desperate for Melbourne to get a rail link. Sydney’s SECOND international airport opens in 2026 with a driverless metro from day 1.

[@eddielong8663]

We haven't even electrified my neck of the woods (Melton and Whyndam lines) yet. And i doubt we'll be getting that until well into the latter half of this century, as part of the 'SRL West' section. I'm not holding my breath for the 'Metro Tunnel 2' either.

[@mikevale3620]

So you've forgotten that METRO Rail opens next year.

[@mjcats2011]

@@mikevale3620 No he hasn't. JimmiAlli is right, Melbourne is so far behind Sydney. They are over the hill and far away when it comes to Public Transport.

[@gallardoo9]

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]

Sorry to hear that!

[@SamSitar]

the sydney metro looks like a HUGE airport people mover. all buildings constructed over sydney metro stations should be one floor taller than planned.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Oh, why is that?

[@TimKhalikov]

Looks a lot like Elizabeth Line

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

I’ve only seen videos of the Elizabeth line but yes that’s true.

[@diamonddave2622]

Looks like Singapore

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Cheers!

[@GAMSAT]

better than singapore

[@EA00000]

Definitely better now than Singapore

[@mikevale3620]

Well done! As a Melburnian I'm very impressed. I like Barangaroo with all the sandstone tiles. However go to Central station any morning and catch the creaking, old, diesel fume belching XPT to Melbourne and see how serious the NSW government is about its regional and interstate rail services.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Yes, it’s certainly impressive. The new NSW regional trains, which will replace the XPT and Xplorers, are about to start testing in Sydney.

[@JeremyPritchard-we4dz]

@@FromtheWindowSeat The old XPT's could max 160kmh I heard. Pity they couldn't then do full route 130km/h - but that would have meant serious trackwork upgrades I guess? I think I'm asking, IF the new trains are similarly capable - will these too,- be speed reduced owing track infrastructure?

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

@@JeremyPritchard-we4dz Yes, the issue is the rail infrastructure and alignments … so don’t think they’ll be able to go any faster (although they should have better acceleration).

[@suebailey4263]

The suburb is BErowra, not BArowra.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Oops. That’s the South Aussie in me. 😂

[@Nordaritan]

I don’t really like the robotic TTS and only 100kmph? That’s kinda slow compared to transperth 130kmph speeds. But anyways good job Sydney

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Fair enough. Cheers!

[@waynegodfrey6468]

A shame the metro tunnels were built 48cm short to ever convert to double deck operation

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Ah well. I guess that was never an intention.

[@PeterCowan1969YouTubePersonal]

That was deliberate sabotage by the then Liberal Government by making the tunnels on the North West Rail Line deliberately 40cm smaller than standard Sydney train tunnels, just to prevent double decks from ever being used in the future. They did the same on the overhead wiring on the North West Metro. Have a look at the height from the top of the train to the overhead wire & see that it's very close to the top of the Metro train (Between Tallowong & Bella Vista) A lot closer than any other single deck train I have seen around Australia. Ridiculously close actually. Now have a look at the Metro at either Chatswood or Sydenham stations and see how much more clearance there is. This has also been made deliberately lower.

[@fin720s]

bro used a class 170 as a metro train 😂

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

😂😂😂

[@TalkingPoint773]

Exact copy of the metro trains in Moscow

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

I’ve heard great things about the Moscow metro but never been.

[@TalkingPoint773]

@@FromtheWindowSeat Yeah its awesome. Works great. Quick, no mucking about delays or excuses.

[@EA00000]

😂😂😂😂 Rubbish 😂😂😂😂😂 Moscow metro reflect communism and only one station is modern very far from this !

[@DanielKing-dk5nr]

omg hate those trains, i hate sitting SIDEWAYSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS, omg and no train drivers????? I feel sorry for those drivers who lost there jobs because of this. But overall I did like the protection glass of the platforms and how clean everything looked. Sorry but seats should always be sitting forwards.

[@FromtheWindowSeat]

Well no drivers lost their jobs because this is a new line and the stations all need staff. Plus the rail union made sure all train driver jobs are protected.