Melbourne's Metro Tunnel 2021

[@masinat4322]

When the entire population of Melbourne needed him the most, he returned.

[@the_train_man]

Yessir, I did indeed :)

[@emporioalnino4670]

the return of the king

[@jimmycarter7913]

Why doesn't Metro Tunnel let you do their informational videos for them? That was seriously well put together and concisely explained everything that was going on, without all the usual government hyperbole.

[@jaz6051]

I never knew what the f was actually happening after reading about it on their sites years ago but yet a 5 min video can explain it all 🤣🤣

[@the_train_man]

Thank you for such kind words! I would love to do their videos for them haha, but at the same time, love being independent in doing whatever I want :)

[@jaz6051]

Yeah bro never sell out just keep doing you! Hit up Europe when you can leave Melbourne & you can get some sick train content

[@BogartAus]

I thought this was produced by PTV I was impressed they would do such a thing!

[@Tracksafe]

I agree. Train Man’s videos are many times more creative and entertaining than the 2 minute MTM project ‘update’ videos available to public.

[@cv8plumber18]

That’s a massive amount work carried out. Well done to all the trades and engineers 👍

[@the_train_man]

I agree, even if Melbournian complain of it's slow progress, any progress is ridiculously hard work that takes years of planning to get right. Thanks for the comment :)

[@The_Jazziest_Coffee]

@@the_train_man i hope that the slow progress is due to genuinely thoughtful considerations and decisive planning but we can only tell once it's fully finished :)

[@madrx2]

I Started at Arden on Tuesday, and did some site visits at Anzac, Parkville and the East and Western Portal. The amount of work completed and being undertaken, and infrastructure set up is mind boggling. First time in a Tunnel walking from Arden street to the western portal and back was a pretty cool experience.

[@Bwebber99]

Thanks for putting that together, have seen different parts of works have been posted with this video putting it together nicely.

[@the_train_man]

Thanks for watching Bevan, glad you enjoyed! That is the goal for the video, to compile all of the amazing footage already around into one video

[@jashugg]

Welcome back! Great update, lots of views too. Hope Queensland is treating you well.

[@albert3801]

So good to see you back! This is honestly the best Melbourne railway KZbin Channel. I've learnt so much through your videos!

[@the_train_man]

Thank you for such kind words, I am honoured to be your best Melbourne Rail KZbin Channel, even though many could easily deserve that status :)

[@thehumanoid3279]

Thanks for the update. I've seen most of your previous posts and the are terrific reminiscing about old train lines and stations while living in Brisbane Australia. Thanks again for all the effort you collect and deliver to inform the public. Cheers Maria

[@shanerr7252]

When the streets are empty for a year it makes it easy lol

[@the_train_man]

I wonder how much empty road affect trucks entering and exiting 😮

[@shanerr7252]

@@the_train_man i would be interested to find out

[@nattiemagic2104]

nah but think about how annoying having to have less personel on site would be, and people working from home.... I feel like that would have halted works a bit too

[@barneyforsdike1427]

So glad you're back Max, with another great and informative video. Do hope this project doesn't encounter the same long delays of London's Crossrail project, where all the tunnelling was finished long ago but station fitting out and signalling problems have gone way over schedule.

[@johnd8892]

Lots of delays and cost blowouts with this. Still could not tell me the final station designs and inter station transfer arrangements well after construction began. A recipe for cost blowouts with contract variations as time goes on.

[@the_train_man]

I agree with you guys for sure, Crossrail has the potential to be opened 4 years over the original opening date, that is crazy, I can't imagine the Metro Tunnel opening in 2028-29! It always seems to be the details that delays a project, this is seen through the HCMT trains! Thanks guys

[@Knowbody42]

Of course it won't complete on time or budget, it's a government project.

[@mikkamon]

Another awesome video! You are THE trainman!!

[@snuggles03]

Thanks man, that was a great update. Thank you 😊

[@the_train_man]

Glad you liked the update, the Metro Tunnel is so interesting!

[@snuggles03]

@@the_train_man I have a friend who works for metro tunnel program and he’s asked me to go down there for a walk through . I’m a bit scared of closed spaces but I might do it and see it in real life

[@the_train_man]

so jealous! I would to do a walkthrough before it is opened, what an incredible experience!

[@snuggles03]

@@the_train_man I guess you’re right

[@z3ak999]

TBM1 from State Library to CBD South laid its 48th ring last night and is pushing forward at 20mm/min full steam ahead. Nice video man

[@gamingwithnicko1942]

Omg you’re alive

[@the_train_man]

I am indeed, for the whole year hopefully

[@ourjeffie]

@@the_train_man Hopefully for longer than that! :)

[@the_train_man]

@@ourjeffie way longer than that of course :)

[@adammurphy6845]

Awesome as usual! Missed ya mate, glad to see you're back!!

[@the_train_man]

Cheers Adam, I missed you guys during my break. Hopefully, during year 12, I don't disappear for too long at one time, at least 20 videos will be posted this year

[@adammurphy6845]

@@the_train_man Study first my friend! The trains will still be there when you're done.

[@johndelaney2957]

Excellent Max interesting info as usual.. Good to see you back.🙂👍 I was only thinking a couple of days ago it's about tim we got a new video from The Train Man..

[@noelroberts8199]

I've commented a lot on your videos, I love them and continue to watch them, you have so much knowledge about our suburban network, Go young man...................

[@featuringTom]

get me on a train to the airport pls

[@the_train_man]

I'm going to build it myself 😉

[@davidfmelbourne3473]

@@the_train_man Just to help you with this, here's the original proposal prototype kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4mlqK15aa-MeZI

[@emporioalnino4670]

@@the_train_man that'll probably be quicker

[@andrewmcphee8965]

I worked at ANZAC Station during its construction, played my small part. Keep up the good work mate, really enjoy your videos!

[@the_train_man]

That's so cool Andrew, I'm jealous that you worked on the line, thanks for watching another video :)

[@garynewton1263]

The southern hemisphere's largest ever rail project on Australia's already largest metro rail network! Go the Vics!

[@xr6lad]

Umm nah. I’d say not even close. Sydney metro would be far bigger than this. And that has more than just 5 stations.. As would have been the Chatswood to Macquarie underground line. And the new western Sydney airport metro.

[@terrystephens1102]

A very exciting project for our city - congratulations on the progress made to date - outstanding 😃👌👌👌👌

[@GTrain98]

Mate very informative video. As a train fan myself I think the project will open a little earlier. You should do the secrets of the cragieburn line which is my line I take

[@dorothybutton9656]

Very very good explanation. Many thanks.

[@geensjc]

This video was hella dope man 🔥 thank you!!

[@MrBabylover1997]

fresh really excited big ups joan and meg

[@the_train_man]

Agreed, Joan and Meg have done heaps

[@johnrauner2515]

Well done Max. That's excellent.

[@the_train_man]

Thank you John, I'm glad you liked it, I was fairly happy with my commentary in this one

[@mracine1463]

Your videos and delivery keep getting better and better! Well done on another great presentation. To be honest, this is the most interesting thing I've seen about boring machines yet - I look forward to taking a trip through the new tunnel when it opens. By the way, have you managed to get a ride on the HCMT yet? It kinds of turns up now and then, and occasionally even takes passengers - but I reckon that's just a novelty act.

[@tippo5341]

Love the updates Train Man, landmark project for the great southern capital, and is interesting watching it's progress. We have the Sydney Metro expansion into the CBD and beyond currently under construction...a landmark project for us. Keep up the great work and looking forward to further updates. Cheers from the not locked down Sydney!!!!

[@the_train_man]

Thanks mate. I have actually loved watching the rail project progress in Sydney, looks a little faster than here in Melbourne, although they are both amazing projects!

[@garynewton1263]

...........sydney will be in lockdown again this year along with other capitals!

[@garynewton1263]

@@the_train_man the Melbourne project is way bigger, that's why!

[@jamessutherland3016]

Well done. I appreciate your concise explanation

[@the_train_man]

Thanks heaps James, glad you enjoyed mate!

[@steveweatherly1965]

Nice to see another video from you. 2025 I might have to use my seniors card and travel around the network for my 60th. Keep up the great work Max, look forward to your videos. 👍

[@the_train_man]

Haha, thanks again Steve, 2025 is a long way away indeed! More videos coming consistently over the next few months, although balancing with Year 12 will be tricky!

[@graememoore8808]

Hi Train Man I am an ex suburban guard from the 70’s. Just finished watching a good collection of your videos and I admire the knowledge that you have acquired. I would be good if you could do a video on the history of the Newport Workshops. Another piece of forgotten VR history where everything you could imagine was manufactured. They even supported the war efforts during the early 20th century. Keep up the good work.

[@the_train_man]

Thank you for watching my videos Graeme, I always love to hear of people who worked on the railways watching, it is so cool. Great suggestion here too, Newport Workshops, along with the nearby museum are both things that I want to document on my channel, especially considering the history that came out of those places. I shall let you know when I get around to filming and getting those videos out! Thanks again

[@garynewton1263]

Hi Graeme, Can I ask you about being a guard on the metro network in the 70s? I lived at Burnley and was a train addict growing up. Did you ever work on the VR Fast Parcels trains that used to run all over Melbourne up until 1985 I believe it was? Cheers, Gary-Adelaide.

[@giddy1337]

Excellent! Nicely done, The Train Man. 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@the_train_man]

Thank you for the 5 stars :), glad you enjoyed it so much!

[@giddy1337]

No worries :)

[@twistentiger5610]

Hey gotta say this content is really good. Melbourne state library sounds like a nice place to visit. I W would really like to visit it.

[@kmskmwsmfd]

Loving your work. Looking forward to the next vid

[@graemecastleton545]

Hi Max, good video,great enunciation, cheers.

[@maxt7525]

Great content mate keep it coming 😃👏👍

[@riffmeisterkl]

We need the lines to Monash....

[@benno2468]

Can't wait for more videos. Well done mate.

[@the_train_man]

Cheers Ben, more videos coming very soon!

[@blordie8307]

You should consider doing updates on Brisbane’s Cross River Rail. Our TBM’s have only recently started tunnelling.

[@BJPCameron]

Lovely work. Thought I was watching a video game coz the images were so wonderful

[@tusk1850]

This video gave me more information in more interesting terms in relation to this rail project than all of the official press releases.

[@No_Use_For_A_Name]

And yet no trains to the airport. But they do have a train station at Diggers Rest, a tiny town with maybe a thousand people, about 5 mins west of the airport. Got to be one of the only major cities in the world without a train line to the airport.

[@kirmutsalter5770]

You could just walk over there from Flinders street right?

[@No_Use_For_A_Name]

@@kirmutsalter5770 huh? Walk to the airport from Flinders Street? You what, mate?

[@kirmutsalter5770]

Tis only a short walk mate 🤣

[@No_Use_For_A_Name]

@@kirmutsalter5770 yeah, it is quite short. The should market it that way. Enjoy a short walk from Flinders Street right to the entrance to the airport. Just a brisk 4 hour walk.

[@kirmutsalter5770]

@@No_Use_For_A_Name 🤣🤣 could be a new add for tourism Victoria

[@TheOzbob]

Excellent review/update. Thank you.

[@the_train_man]

Glad you think so Robert, I appreciate you watching 😊👍

[@WillJamesRailways]

Great stuff man! Really good information! Keep them coming!

[@the_train_man]

Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed it. I'm still loving your content too :)

[@Alexander_Dunn]

Another Brilliant video from our one and only! Keep it up! 👍

[@the_train_man]

Thanks heaps Alex! Glad you liked it so much :)

[@23bballrox]

Great video, I just subscribed :)

[@fosos_]

They almost seem like there ahead of schedule.

[@the_train_man]

Aha, well, we shall see over this year...

[@xr6lad]

Ahead? The schedule is that slack - it shouldn’t be taking this long to build 9klm of twin tunnel in the first place. This project of positively glacial.

[@fosos_]

@@xr6lad I think you might be forgetting the huge amount of logistics involved with a project that runs through the centre of our CBD.

[@CaseysTrains]

Welcome back Train Man. Great video.

[@jondonut1810]

Meanwhile Hawaii's above ground rail is nowhere near completion after more than 5 yrs. 😂 Great job Australia

[@bazookajoe4647]

@@jesseheise7579 Archieluxery is also a well known playboy from Australia 😉

[@Tracksafe]

@@jesseheise7579 I hope you’re not basing that claim on our rail technology....which is 20 years behind Europe.

[@skija777]

Keep up the awesome video's. It would be good to see video's on the new Coburg & Morelands Stations...as well as Reservoir Station and the impact they've had on improving traffic flow. Plus from a design perspective they're great looking station's.

[@brianwilson2904]

2021 and the adventure continues. Congratulations on the sub count. well deserved.

[@the_train_man]

Thanks Brian. I can't believe how much I'm growing, but I hope it doesn't stop though haha. I hope to do this for years to come, I am still loving it!

[@brianwilson2904]

@@the_train_man I can see you taking this passion to a whole new level in the next few years.

[@the_train_man]

That's the plan 🤞🤞

[@CARambolagen]

Great info!

[@TechHead03]

Great video, I didnt even know most of this stuff. Thanks!

[@edwardfletcher7790]

That was fascinating, thank you 👍

[@the_train_man]

Cheers Edward 👊👊

[@benkryszon2177]

He returns!

[@SebCam33]

Great update - loved all the video.

[@the_train_man]

Thank you Seb, great to hear from you again, and I'm happy you enjoyed :)

[@NicholassTrainChannel]

Cool video dude i enjoyed that as a video idea you could visit some of the stations on the abandond south gippsland line. once lockdown is over of course but yeah great work mate.

[@JimmiAlli]

They should have had a station at South Yarra.

[@ianwoff7000]

Another interesting and informative video, Max - well done!

[@the_train_man]

Thank you for watching another video, great to hear from you again :)

[@user-bc7ob9kj5g]

A great environment friendly project, I am looking forward to use this service🌹🌹🌹.

[@TypicalTonk]

How is this environmentally friendly????

[@user-bc7ob9kj5g]

One train can carry 1000 people and it is better if the train runs by solar power source. It’s less polluted than using 1000 cars. From suburbs to the city by trains, it is faster and more economic, parking in the CBD is too expensive. It is more convenient to take the train to the airport, rather than parking the car at the airport for weeks when travelling. These are my views😊😊😊.

[@georgedragicevic5618]

Good summary of progress. Cheers

[@the_train_man]

Thank you George, I'm glad you enjoyed!

[@OceanGazer-y5o]

Great video👌I love the upgrades❤

[@the_train_man]

I do too :), thanks Suzan!

[@notaplic8158]

You're back!

[@victoriantransportvideos]

Awesome man Can’t wait for more uploads again!

[@the_train_man]

They'll be coming more regularly this year, if all goes to plan :)

[@victoriantransportvideos]

@@the_train_man yay

[@thaihdvision142]

woah anothe premiere! I do wanna visit those stations when it opens

[@the_train_man]

So do I. I can't wait to ride trains through these new tunnels!

[@mariecurlis3102]

Thanks Train Man, loved the update, best ever. N.M

[@AdmiringSparks]

train man your channel is growing fast

[@the_train_man]

It has grown quite a bit the past few days :)

[@Madnezz001]

what about an airport link dammit

[@carmelle4967]

I knowww!!! I feel like we will have flying space trains going to mars before we get a fucking train to tullamarine LOL

[@Madnezz001]

@@carmelle4967 that sounds like fun

[@nicbenson93]

It sucks because we have a non-compete clause in the citylink contract so the gov can't build anything that competes with the freeways 👎

[@Madnezz001]

@@nicbenson93 that citylink thing really screwed us in many different ways.

[@fairlymoon448]

Yeah 2050. Maybe. 🙄

[@imthegamer7746]

Good video train man you should do the history on Southern Cross.

[@the_train_man]

Now that is a good idea Jake, certainly one you will see this year!

[@vsvnrg3263]

@@the_train_man ,when you are planning it there is some good historical footage that has been uploaded to yt.

[@the_train_man]

Very cool! I will do thorough research for that video indeed, thanks for the heads up.

[@vsvnrg3263]

@@the_train_man , i think john phillips has posted some colour stuff.

[@Layingflat]

Hello Train Man. I recently went to Maryborough Victoria and visited there most beautiful train station which is huge. I was told the station was meant to be built in Maryborough in Queensland, not Maryborough Victoria. I thought you might be interested in this station and if there is any truth about the story. The station it self is well worth a video as it is beautiful and has been well looked after/restored. Thank you Paul

[@garynewton1263]

What's huge about Maryborough station? I believe its only 2 platforms? I know the buildings are beautiful but what part of it is huge?

[@shivrajput5062]

Good info mate 👍

[@dhandapanitk4126]

Excellent

[@robrogers9865]

Great video max

[@the_train_man]

Cheers Rob, much appreciated 😊😊

[@andyjay4442]

great vid mate!

[@the_train_man]

Thanks Andrew, glad you liked it!

[@lesferg7998]

Hello there Train Man, I'm a contract Crane Operator , I've been involved in the construction of the acoustic sheds on most sites and further involvement in the shoring of city square and OSD, I have a great number of photos and some videos. I'm not sure if it would be oked bye CYP to just anyone but you've been in just as far as myself. If this would be of interest to you please give me a message. Cheer's enjoyed the tutorial and the footage, it's been a hard slog and alot more to come, I'm proud to be playing a part in this amazing construction. Rooster 🐓

[@redthreadzen]

Hay just discovered your Vids today. There was a link on reddit. As an ex melb metro train worker (guard on hitachi and commeng. Even drove a blue train once). I found your vids to be well researched and excellent in their content. I went back to the start of your vids for an bit of a tour through your clips on melbs train history and lines. It's been fun to watch you grow up and get better at making good videos. Yes your voice has been getting deeper as you go along. (But you know this) How about discussing how train signaling works and "the safe working system". Is all of melb metro 3 position automatic signals? They used to use loop and staff on some sections. This is another interesting aspect of trains and their operations and melb metro definely has a history of safe working signaling systems. How about how the metro control system is operated now from a control centre. Thanks for doing these vids, they're great and I think your doing a fantastic job as a presenter. Even quite funny in parts. So keep it up Mr Train Man. 10/10.

[@williamharding9753]

Great video thanks 😌

[@the_train_man]

Cheers William, happy to hear you enjoyed :)

[@devilpizza123]

They need to start planning MM2 so those TBMs can just roll on through to the next project!!

[@the_train_man]

Now that my friend, is a very smart idea, you should be suggesting this to the Rail Projects Victoria, even if they have already thought about it, having costumer suggestions is what they want!

[@jackprice6599]

Probably going on to the suburban rail loop.

[@nickstransportvlogs]

I wonder what they’ll do to South Kensington station tracks that Sunbury services pass by and not stop at.

[@Traveltheme706]

Great vid as always

[@the_train_man]

Thanks mate, great to hear you liked it!

[@connikolopoulos5678]

How bout doing a video on the disused line in north fitzroy and Brunswick? (north Fitzroy goods yard) As a kid i went to school in Holden st, I remember large silos there behind the tracks!

[@the_train_man]

Great suggestion Con, so good in fact, that I've already filmed this video! All it needs is some editing, and the video will be out sometime soon :)

[@markfang_]

Mate love ur videos, could you do a video about flinders st platform 14 the extended part of platform 1

[@the_train_man]

Thanks Mark. That information should be included in a future Flinders Street video coming this year!

[@christopherfrick9556]

Have you been to easey's burger Shop the one with 3 Train carriages on the roof and train seats inside it's so awesome

[@mickhambleton6899]

Yes ! New Train Man !

[@the_train_man]

Yes :) Hope you enjoyed Mick, great to hear from you again

[@ethansrailwayvideos]

Nice vid max!

[@the_train_man]

Thanks big man, glad you enjoyed!

[@griffinrails]

Nice! Video recommendation - history of General Motors station.

[@the_train_man]

Cracking suggestion mate, I'm just looking to get authorised access to the station site before completing this, so the video is that much better!

[@letsbehonest4221]

@@the_train_man Now that sounds like a verry interesting vid .. ..looking forward to seeing 👌

[@BaMenace]

What I want to know is the history of the sunshine line... where there's a bridge that goes next to the EJ whitten bridge. Are they using that old bridge for the new airport line? Where did that used to go?

[@hypercomms2001]

Well done! Perhaps an update of the Suburban Rail Loop and when that is due to start?

[@bigfishy9275]

Nice Vid Train Man

[@the_train_man]

Thanks very much!

[@Comeng401M]

Great stuff buddy! and nice to talk to u again

[@the_train_man]

Thanks for watching, great to be back!

[@Brick-Life]

Woo your back

[@the_train_man]

I am indeed 😊

[@scotty11782]

Thanks Train Man

[@the_train_man]

Thanks for watching Scotty :)

[@jimhiggon4696]

Hey man good to see a new video when you doing your other videos of other old train stations or lines?

[@the_train_man]

Over the next few months, in breaks from Year 12, I will be posting the rest of my Secrets of the Lines videos, alongside some other cool stuff (including the closed Warburton and Webb Dock Lines) :)

[@jimhiggon4696]

@@the_train_man can't wait man I really enjoy seeing your videos I'm a train enthusiast myself

[@TheFinalMinutes]

Great job! Shame they didn't do a new station or extension at South Yarra as the line skips that station to the next one. Looking forward to seeing Metro get finished!

[@krisdevalle]

I think it was assessed, but the logistics and disruption would have been immense.

[@TheFinalMinutes]

@@krisdevalle From what I understand it came down to cost. It would be a massive disruption to do it, but I think in the long run its worth it for the ability to improve connectivity, take strain off the trams at peak etc. Putting in a new SY station later will cost so much more. I just think they're being very very shortsighted. Just my two cents :)

[@andyrob3259]

@@krisdevalle no. It was a shortsighted cost decision. One that will be regretted immensely for so many reasons and in many ways destroys the integrity of the central problem of the railways in Melbourne, far too linear and requires going into the city to transfer. It’s like the silly name ‘State Library’ for a station within spitting distance of Melb Central. Do like any other underground system - use the same name and join with tunnels (as they are actually doing) and treat as one interchange station

[@andyrob3259]

@@TheFinalMinutes there wouldn’t be any disruption more than what’s happening now given the station would be underground and just require a new surface building on the opposite side of the bridge/Sth Yarra station to exit the escalators/lifts. It’s not like it has to be built under the existing station. They wouldn’t stump up the $1 billion it would cost for an extra station - but Dan was apparently perfectly fine throwing another $2 billion at the West gate tunnel cost overrun.

[@RealNotOrrio]

covid-19: exists metro tunnel: we dont do that here

[@rodmarr6586]

You asked for ideas for stories? About 20 years ago I was catching the train to Sydney from I think it was southern cross station. I might be wrong about that! Someone told me to look at some track there, as there were 2 or even 3 guages together, which made the points and track incredibly complicated. It was incredible to see it. Is it still there? Even if it is not in use. The problems and issues of multiple guages, and I am sure that there would be some, would be an interesting story.

[@divarachelenvy]

thank you..

[@the_train_man]

no, thank you, for watching :)

[@nathanzammit7671]

Any chance of a video on lines that were proposed, or proposed stations, but historically were abandoned before construction?

[@the_train_man]

That is a fascinating idea Nathan, would you say something like the Doncaster Line is what you have in mind? If so, for sure!

[@AdmiringSparks]

congrats on 3.15 k

[@the_train_man]

Thanks Eddy!

[@mikel3030]

I wonder if they are ahead of schedule. If all tunneling is complete by the end of the year will it really take 3 years to complete the stations

[@petergoodvibes]

I drive past South Yarra, and they're already showing "Werribee" instead of Flinders Street for some trains.

[@TheFinalMinutes]

Yeah the signage has switched over to Werribee and Williamstown now. Also lines up with the new trains on the Packenham line.

[@petergoodvibes]

And there will be a new raised platform tram stop there, too.

[@TheFinalMinutes]

@@petergoodvibes You're right! They're just about to start building the new stop. The foyer of SY station is halfway through being remodelled and the whole works should make it a bit safer getting in and out of the station. Still there should have been another platform at the station for the new metro line - seems like a complete waste not to have one - it would take a lot of pressure off the 58 tram in peak time.

[@the_train_man]

Interesting to see you mention a new platform at SY. I would agree that is a great idea, however, the Pakenham, and Cranbourne lines will be bypassing SY when the metro tunnel is completed, meaning the patronage of the station will decrease quite a fair bit :)

[@TheFinalMinutes]

@@the_train_man Yes that's my thought - its going to become a gigantic pain in the bum to get Pakenham and Cranbourne line trains when the metro kicks off. Yes it would cost a bomb to extend SY station, but I think at some point in the future they'll have to do it anyway - best to get it out of the way early.