It had been my tram going to Deakin uni and city for 2.5 years. I am back home after my graduation. My heart is touched when I am watching this video. I feel like I was on your tram bring me back to Melbourne. Miss Melbourne badly. Thanks for your video
Wow what a trip. Loved it. What dumb drivers we all have these days. 30:12 No trams in Kansas City, Kansas where I live but across the bridge in Kansas City, Missouri they got 2 but expanding in their city next year to more. Doubt I will ever see them here on this side of river. I do see lots of trains out my window daily with 13 tracks. Amtrak goes thru in morning and once at night that's it. Would love to live in your city. Awesome transportation day and night. Keep the great videos coming. Thanks for sharing. Safe travels for you ahead. God bless.
You've got an awesome location if you can see trains outside your window. I think drivers are just too pre occupied these day as well which explains their stupitidty.
@@Schony747 Upon viewing this video again, I noticed the bad rail joints from about Camberwell Junction to Warrigal Road ... I hope this section is relaid before the B Class shake themselves apart ....
The subway overpass curving at 9:00 closely resembles the Van Buren St/Wells St portion of the Chicago Loop. However, the difference is that the rest of the loop from what I gather is underground.
The overpass is a link between Southern Cross & Flinders St Stations. All lines in Melbourne are overground except for the City Loop which does not connect with this section of track.
Nice video! Would love it if you could sometimes put stations or current streets on screen (sometimes the sound is not good enough for that). And it's interesting to see that San Francisco is not the only place where a car will pull right out in front of a tram/lrv/bus.
I think it's actually a GPS issue. From my experience, the slower the tram runs the earlier the announcements work. The Combino announcements work very well so it's interesting the announcements can't work as well on other trams.
Improved signalization could help the car traffic, too. Some apparently don't have sensors to detect where there are - and aren't - cars, and lights on through routes should be coordinated so cars don't hit one red light after another. And let the trams through ahead of turning traffic!
In other words should there be more tram priority across the network at traffic lights? Yes. At the moment there is some but a lot more could be done to give trams a smoother ride across the city.
Hi Schony, long time viewer and first time commenter. Thanks for your work both as a tram driver and uploader! Have you noticed a difference in your ability to run an on-time service with the recent (beginning in March 2019, I believe) trial of C-ITS priority on Route 75 trams? It's something I'm particularly interested in as a daily passenger out to Deakin. Additionally, would you happen to know if there's plans to expand the rollout of active priority; and if so, to make it so that trams always get priority in light cycles even when running on time? (understanding of course that this may be confidential information you're not able to publicly discuss)
I'm actually a Southbank Driver so very rarely drive the 75 these days. From discussions I had with others, the trial wasn't much of a success and was discontinued. Given more time and better priority I think it would have worked well. It's difficult when you're dealing with VicRoads and local councils as well.
@@Schony747 Thanks for your reply. I'm pretty disappointed to hear that - I was pretty excited that the trial might herald DOT introducing absolute priority across more routes. It's extraordinarily frustrating to watch single-occupant vehicles go sailing through while the packed tram I'm sitting on waits at a red. Here's hoping the political will to prioritise PT manifests somehow, sometime soon!
How is that a car can just take a u-turn on the road right in front of the tram, just as the tram is about to leave from its designated stop? A nice ride through Melbourne though with its happening night life.
Excellent video! I noticed that this is a Camberwell depot route but you've mentioned that you are based at Southbank. Do they 'loan' drivers to other depots when they may be short on drivers (for whatever reason) like they do with trams?
Generally it's covered with overtime but from time to time other drivers who know the routes are asked to help out as well. Drivers aren't loaned out that often these days.
It seems nuts to have the trams stopping in the middle of the road and people having to cross the road to get on and off. Do the cars on the road have to stop as well so they don't run people over, i.e. no undertaking the trams? EDIT: Found a video explaining it. th-cam.com/video/qMLetNq1lYY/w-d-xo.html
It's so archaic and it's all based on the old cable car network. It's slowly changing as we get more separated tram stops from the roadway. It's still a problem with cars still passing trams on a daily basis.
speaking of trams to trains i been giving my HST train a good workout on PS4 from london to reading (prounced as Reeding) all i do reach top speeed but the train into idle and cruise the way in ahh great stuff
It had been my tram going to Deakin uni and city for 2.5 years. I am back home after my graduation. My heart is touched when I am watching this video. I feel like I was on your tram bring me back to Melbourne. Miss Melbourne badly. Thanks for your video
Thanks for riding with me. I'm glad it brought back a few good memories for you.
Wow what a trip. Loved it. What dumb drivers we all have these days. 30:12 No trams in Kansas City, Kansas where I live but across the bridge in Kansas City, Missouri they got 2 but expanding in their city next year to more. Doubt I will ever see them here on this side of river. I do see lots of trains out my window daily with 13 tracks. Amtrak goes thru in morning and once at night that's it. Would love to live in your city. Awesome transportation day and night. Keep the great videos coming. Thanks for sharing. Safe travels for you ahead. God bless.
You've got an awesome location if you can see trains outside your window. I think drivers are just too pre occupied these day as well which explains their stupitidty.
Such a beautiful city day or night, this route seems to have a station every block.
Some of the stops are ridiculously close. I measured one around 90 metres apart from another. The further out you go the more spaced out they get.
Excellent as always .... thanks Schony
Thanks! This is one line I have wanted to video for a long time. I've also got a day view traveling to the city which I'll be uploading later.
@@Schony747 Upon viewing this video again, I noticed the bad rail joints from about Camberwell Junction to Warrigal Road ... I hope this section is relaid before the B Class shake themselves apart ....
@30:12 there you go neil thats something you never do in front a tram doing a u turn
It happens pretty regularly. Without any law enforcement driver attitudes won't change either.
Those lights look amazing. That construction crane? looks impressive at 6:15 .
And what a great view at 28:05!
Melbourne looks great at night and there is so much construction going on at the moment which explains the cranes as well.
I wonder if you can get off at the Footscray road siding instead of the last stop. probably not
If the driver doesn't see you!
The subway overpass curving at 9:00 closely resembles the Van Buren St/Wells St portion of the Chicago Loop. However, the difference is that the rest of the loop from what I gather is underground.
The overpass is a link between Southern Cross & Flinders St Stations. All lines in Melbourne are overground except for the City Loop which does not connect with this section of track.
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Nice video! Would love it if you could sometimes put stations or current streets on screen (sometimes the sound is not good enough for that). And it's interesting to see that San Francisco is not the only place where a car will pull right out in front of a tram/lrv/bus.
That's being fixed on the next view
I doubt there is a city anywhere where cars DON'T pull out in front of transit vehicles!!
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I catch this route daily and I’ve noticed that they call the stops so late.
I think it's actually a GPS issue. From my experience, the slower the tram runs the earlier the announcements work. The Combino announcements work very well so it's interesting the announcements can't work as well on other trams.
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They are extending this route to Knox City
Highly unlikely in the short to medium term. The Knox Transit Link Bus serves the purpose from Vermont South.
Some of those traffic lights should be upgraded to give trams priority!
There is so much that could be done for both route 70 and 75. They both need lots of tram priority!
Should be on every routes
Bob Rogers The state govenment has pretended to be doing something about why Melbourne has the world's slowest tram system for years now.
Improved signalization could help the car traffic, too. Some apparently don't have sensors to detect where there are - and aren't - cars, and lights on through routes should be coordinated so cars don't hit one red light after another. And let the trams through ahead of turning traffic!
There is so much that could be done! I could write an essay on this subject.
interesting that Melbournite comrades identify Melbourne areas by tram routes
Is the Simpson St dead end used for MCG shuttles?
Normally shuttles shunt at the Crossover at Simpson St on the mainline. The trams are then stabled in the Simpson St siding during the game.
37:14 the former Hawthorn Tram Depot and current tram museum
Correct. Well spotted.
Aaand twerp of the week ... 30:10.
Well if the tram does crash into it the tram usally comes out with only a scratch. The car is usually much worse.
I get a lot of those.
@@Schony747 As in?
Im assuming most people here drive like it's Russia.
Do you think the signals should be set that trams go thru first before right hand turners in the city, would that help smoother runnings
In other words should there be more tram priority across the network at traffic lights? Yes. At the moment there is some but a lot more could be done to give trams a smoother ride across the city.
30:11 the person in the car on the tracks in their wisdom holding up the tram
That happens all the time. I'm not too stresses about it anymore
Hey did anybody notice at the 37 mark a car driving with no lights on? U should've flash your headlights at him, we get them all the time in ballarat
Lights were on but very low beam.
u sure?
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Hi Schony, long time viewer and first time commenter. Thanks for your work both as a tram driver and uploader! Have you noticed a difference in your ability to run an on-time service with the recent (beginning in March 2019, I believe) trial of C-ITS priority on Route 75 trams?
It's something I'm particularly interested in as a daily passenger out to Deakin. Additionally, would you happen to know if there's plans to expand the rollout of active priority; and if so, to make it so that trams always get priority in light cycles even when running on time? (understanding of course that this may be confidential information you're not able to publicly discuss)
I'm actually a Southbank Driver so very rarely drive the 75 these days. From discussions I had with others, the trial wasn't much of a success and was discontinued. Given more time and better priority I think it would have worked well. It's difficult when you're dealing with VicRoads and local councils as well.
@@Schony747 Thanks for your reply. I'm pretty disappointed to hear that - I was pretty excited that the trial might herald DOT introducing absolute priority across more routes. It's extraordinarily frustrating to watch single-occupant vehicles go sailing through while the packed tram I'm sitting on waits at a red. Here's hoping the political will to prioritise PT manifests somehow, sometime soon!
How is that a car can just take a u-turn on the road right in front of the tram, just as the tram is about to leave from its designated stop? A nice ride through Melbourne though with its happening night life.
Cars think they can do whatever they want. Unless we have some police enforcement, attitudes won't change.
@@Schony747 Yeah, in order to enforce strict rules police enforcement is indeed a necessity in every city. Why don't they do it?
Brenden, why is there a speed restriction for trams going under the railroad Fly Over?
It's a bridge with the overhead attached to the bottom of the bridge and while there is no speed sign it's usually 15km per hour.
Interesting Route but wonder if you have filmed it in daylight
I have filmed the day view from Vermont and hope to get the return from the City in daylight as well.
Look forward to seeing them when you have had the opportunity to get them on You Tube. Thanks for the reply
Excellent video!
I noticed that this is a Camberwell depot route but you've mentioned that you are based at Southbank. Do they 'loan' drivers to other depots when they may be short on drivers (for whatever reason) like they do with trams?
Generally it's covered with overtime but from time to time other drivers who know the routes are asked to help out as well. Drivers aren't loaned out that often these days.
@@Schony747 Thanks for the informative reply.
That exstending this route to Knox City
There has been talk for a while about the extension. I think the bus extension from the tram terminus works pretty well.
It seems nuts to have the trams stopping in the middle of the road and people having to cross the road to get on and off. Do the cars on the road have to stop as well so they don't run people over, i.e. no undertaking the trams?
EDIT: Found a video explaining it. th-cam.com/video/qMLetNq1lYY/w-d-xo.html
It's so archaic and it's all based on the old cable car network. It's slowly changing as we get more separated tram stops from the roadway. It's still a problem with cars still passing trams on a daily basis.
Aaahhhh time for a nice little ride through Melbourne's streets with Schony747. Let 'er rip! hahaaaaa!
Thanks!
No worries! Enjoyed the ride!
speaking of trams to trains i been giving my HST train a good workout on PS4 from london to reading (prounced as Reeding) all i do reach top speeed but the train into idle and cruise the way in ahh great stuff
Why do they go so slowly?!
What are you referring to?
The tram appears to move at very slow speeds
10:17 turn your goddamn headlights on jeez
I see that quite a bit!