Testing at Epping Station - NSW TrainLink Mariyung D Sets D5 - D105 stopping by!

After a long day I descended the escalator down to Platforms 1 and 2 at Epping Station to get onboard the Metro when I saw this train entering the platform from a distance (my first time seeing a D set in real life!). Having just stepped off the escalator I fumbled to get my camera rolling and unfortunately I missed the front of the train - but I did get some close-up peeks of the interior and it looks real nice. I especially like the LCD passenger information screens mounted on the side of the train, which are a first on the NSW rail network.
While Platform 2 was completely deserted when I started to record, it wasn't long before aged citizens joined me on the platform to gape in awe at the new train, which was stationary at the platform for quite a long time. I believe at some point in the video, someone can be heard saying "This train looks like a Tangara!" which was quite touching to hear.
The D sets look amazing - though I can't wait to get onboard one of these, their entry to service will see the retirement of the much-loved V sets (which unfortunately I have been unable to review - they're always crowded!)
While I would have stayed to watch the train go, I did need to get the Metro (or wait another ten minutes, which I wasn't willing to do) so unfortunately I had to say goodbye to the train early.

[@maopiggy]

are you going to be doing a video on the new metro line extension?

[@microwavedpopcorn3209]

Good question! I do have something big planned for the opening of the Metro Extension... hopefully it will be ready in about three weeks, but until then there will almost definitely be a flood of videos from other KZbin channels on the Metro Extension if that's what you're looking for.

[@MrAnsairDude]

I don’t understand why this train is a 4+4 car train or 4 car since they could’ve just done it like the Waratah because it doesn’t deserve to be like any other greater train that has 4 cars or 8 4+4

[@microwavedpopcorn3209]

I believe the 4 + 6 configuration is intended to provide additional capacity on the Central Coast and Newcastle Line in particular which can get very crowded during peak times, although extra capacity will also be welcome on the BMT which I have got a number of times and there's rarely any available seats - I have had to sit in the luggage racks too many times. The trains may also need to be de-coupled in the event that a four car set may be required for some reason or another - either way it provides for more flexibility. Perhaps they will be planning to put some on the South Coast Line following a power supply upgrade.