How nice of you to be invited by the transport minister's office, certainly becoming bit of a celebrity among the Perth rail enthusiasts. I must say I'm interested in the C Series trains as they'll be very similar to what Melbourne's new X'trapolis 2.0's will be like.
Thanks for filming the event Mark! I missed out on seeing Rita and Roger’s speech. You have been waiting a very long time and the suspense of the event has been building for quite some time. I hope you enjoy these new trains.
Metronet and manufacturing trains 🚆 back in Perth was the best thing to happen to Western Australia. Thanks Mark for another great video buddy 👍 love your channel 👍 keep up the great work 👍
I live down the road from Queens Park station. The work on the new stations on the Armadale line is progressing quickly. You should do a six month update in May.
Nice train just a shame they didnt give you guys a ride to Yanchep and back considering its mostly driver training on the extension now. Wouldve given you all a worthwhile journey plus sneak peak of Yanchep station.
When then the premiers were doing the official speeches, I was in the white shirt next to one of the train drivers (I think) and also, I wasn't meant to be on the c-series due to me not winning the comp but, i started to have a small talk with Rita while the VIPs and comp winner were heading to the trains and she allowed me and my mum on and plus i got interviewed by channel 7 as well
The livery on the X'Trap 2.0's makes them look a little more sleek and stylish than these... for better or worse. All personal preference. I'm glad they look different just for the sake of variety.
it was so much fun, lovley seeing many transport enthusiasts! I do wish that you could call doors, and also there was not many windows on the train, but considering how many doors there were and the size of them its understandable. They are far smaller than the A or B series. I do love the new seats they are so comfy, much better than the old B series, and the USB charging points are great. I love the new door tones too. What are your favourite parts of the new C series EMUs?
@@TransportofPerth i mean the amount of windows are smaller and the diametre is smaller. I also love the higher back seats, its great how you can rest your head. It will be great for those going to the end of the line
Amazing video, the door chime of the door opening and closing sounds very similar to the hcmt trains here in melbourne. I’m also surprised about the size of the info screens, as at least through the video they look very small in comparison to the hcmt, which has similar screens
Impressive :) I first came across you when you did that last train from the old Bayswater station video, but nothing else until now; I was keenly watching the return journey to Perth & looking out for the works at Stirling Station - I was last up that way in March last year, before most of the major stuff, so am interested to know how the replacement station is going?
They are reconfiguring the tracks adding more sidings for when the Mandurah Line comes to the Stadium and making the main track through the station through platform 1 instead of 2.
@@jamesclarke8564 They were the original trial sets which had slight differences from the final design so they still haven't been repainted, modified or fitted with an interior and are just sitting at Nowergup depot for the moment. They might be the last to enter service to be honest. Also 132 is in service now too.
Yes with Rita's office directly inviting me. I wish they did that for the last Australind in November, although then I wouldn't be on the last day of the Armadale Line so it's fine.
It’s a nice train it kind of reminds me of a British train form the drivers cab. Also do you know what these trans are replacing? Idk why but I heard that they are making DMU variants of these
They are displacing B-series from the Joondalup and Mandurah Lines to slowly replace A-series on the heritage lines. The DMUs are for the new Australind sets to Bunbury.
@TransportofPerth I was talking about the train on platform 4 at claisbrook stn that three car set not talking about today train I was saying that 3 car on platform 4 at claisebrook stn it test train to test the tracks at the new bayswater platform and tracks point to make sure everything working before tomorrow
These trains look awesome. Can’t wait to ride the C series on the Mandurah line. Are they slowly going to replace all B series trains on the Joondalup and Mandurah lines?
@@TransportofPerth i thought A-series would eventually be phased out, that's the original electric rail cars when the network was first electrified. B and C are probably to stay for a while. the plan I think is phase out A-series, and put B series on lines like Fremantle, Airport, Midland. Perhaps the link connection on armadale via thornline to Cockburn will also have C-series?
Its very 70s inside and out, its very crowded inside, that beeping noise is very annoying, and that you cant press the door button until its stops,is not good,a lot of people are going to get quite grumpy.
Why do you call them railcars? Thought they would be called electric trains or EMU'S. Railcars are associated with diesels propelled single cars. Weird, must be a WA thing.
@@TransportofPerth With the Armadale line being built from the ground up, most of it should accommodate the C series. The only issue is the legacy station that didn't get the upgrade.
How nice of you to be invited by the transport minister's office, certainly becoming bit of a celebrity among the Perth rail enthusiasts. I must say I'm interested in the C Series trains as they'll be very similar to what Melbourne's new X'trapolis 2.0's will be like.
Thanks for filming the event Mark! I missed out on seeing Rita and Roger’s speech. You have been waiting a very long time and the suspense of the event has been building for quite some time. I hope you enjoy these new trains.
Rode it yesterday with a friend of mine, amazing experience. But honestly we found the beeping way too loud, did anyone else have that issue?
Metronet and manufacturing trains 🚆 back in Perth was the best thing to happen to Western Australia. Thanks Mark for another great video buddy 👍 love your channel 👍 keep up the great work 👍
if only the c series weren’t so damn ugly
I live down the road from Queens Park station. The work on the new stations on the Armadale line is progressing quickly. You should do a six month update in May.
I live opposite the armies site it's progressing very slowly.
Nice train just a shame they didnt give you guys a ride to Yanchep and back considering its mostly driver training on the extension now. Wouldve given you all a worthwhile journey plus sneak peak of Yanchep station.
Woooo!
I want to walk down the entire length of the train just because lol
Can't wait for more to be built and for more to be rolled out!
I will miss the a series they have done the job well
It looks beautiful and I can't wait to board the C series tomorrow.
46:10 I'm officially scared 😧 that dude was intense. Somebody should've told him to stfu
Yeah and he's really releasing everyone's names on the internet
and that smile in the window
Imagine getting instantly debunked in 1080p with 7 thousand people (at this time) seeing it
NGL im actually jealous that i couldnt be one of the first ones to be on the train but ill jus have to catch one this week haha
Congrats on your invite for first C series. VIP at last! No doubt you’ll be bringing us many more C series rides over coming days/weeks
When then the premiers were doing the official speeches, I was in the white shirt next to one of the train drivers (I think) and also, I wasn't meant to be on the c-series due to me not winning the comp but, i started to have a small talk with Rita while the VIPs and comp winner were heading to the trains and she allowed me and my mum on and plus i got interviewed by channel 7 as well
So interesting! Thanks for filming. Although I'll miss our Comengs, I'm excited for the very similar X'trapolis 2.0's to be delivered in Melbourne.
Looks very similar to the Xtrapolis 2.0 trains to be built here in Melbourne.
The C series is pretty much a modified Xtrap 2
The livery on the X'Trap 2.0's makes them look a little more sleek and stylish than these... for better or worse. All personal preference. I'm glad they look different just for the sake of variety.
This was awesome! I was a lucky winner to board this one.
it was so much fun, lovley seeing many transport enthusiasts! I do wish that you could call doors, and also there was not many windows on the train, but considering how many doors there were and the size of them its understandable. They are far smaller than the A or B series. I do love the new seats they are so comfy, much better than the old B series, and the USB charging points are great. I love the new door tones too. What are your favourite parts of the new C series EMUs?
I love the higher back seats they are so comfortable. Wdm they are smaller?
@@TransportofPerth i mean the amount of windows are smaller and the diametre is smaller. I also love the higher back seats, its great how you can rest your head. It will be great for those going to the end of the line
MAN, I went there but I was late. I really want to see you because I like Transperth.
Something decent built by Metronet!
i got the invite but was sick today, so ima do a butler - mandurah tomorrow
Nice work. Think of the driver that has the job driving this C series for the first time
That door issue is so annoying! Our new Urbos 100 trams weirdly have this function, although all doors open at every stop! Great video!
I went on it today, its so sick. Really want to ride it again, i was one of the ticket winners!
Amazing video, the door chime of the door opening and closing sounds very similar to the hcmt trains here in melbourne. I’m also surprised about the size of the info screens, as at least through the video they look very small in comparison to the hcmt, which has similar screens
Does it feel different from the a and b series?
Also on Friday I saw a 2 car a series go full speed through Warwick as I tagged on
Extremely, nothing like them. That might have just been going to the depot for maintenance.
It was good to be on Train 130 from Optus Stadium to Whitfords. I was invited by METRONET.
Gonna try ride it as soon as I’m free.
Can’t go on it until August 😫
Impressive :) I first came across you when you did that last train from the old Bayswater station video, but nothing else until now; I was keenly watching the return journey to Perth & looking out for the works at Stirling Station - I was last up that way in March last year, before most of the major stuff, so am interested to know how the replacement station is going?
A lot of people who are hitting the emergency button to open the door when the public service for the c-series first started
48:02 casually "Anyway, you can see there's a lot of enthusiastic people, or yeah..." 💀
At the about the 50 min mark of you video on the left had side right next to the GF freeway do you know what is all the earth works about? cheers
They are reconfiguring the tracks adding more sidings for when the Mandurah Line comes to the Stadium and making the main track through the station through platform 1 instead of 2.
22:45 this clip is actually filmed AFTER the service you were on, i can tell bc i am in the recording
Well yeah how can I be in two places at once lol. That's really the second service.
So the C-Series are numbered 127 onwards, but the three I’ve seen in service are 129, 130, and 131. So what happened to 127 & 128?
@@jamesclarke8564 They were the original trial sets which had slight differences from the final design so they still haven't been repainted, modified or fitted with an interior and are just sitting at Nowergup depot for the moment. They might be the last to enter service to be honest.
Also 132 is in service now too.
I reckon you’re a VIP now when it comes to the PTA. You’ll probably get invited to the new Australind commencement
Yes with Rita's office directly inviting me. I wish they did that for the last Australind in November, although then I wouldn't be on the last day of the Armadale Line so it's fine.
@@TransportofPerth Unfortunately I’ll have to wait until next week to ride the C series as I’m going away to Rotto tomorrow for the week
Really CJ? Can't holiday wait. @@CJTheAllrounder
@@RXTransit It’s Rottnest, you gotta take the chances when you get them
@@CJTheAllrounder it's C-Series we know the schedule for it tomorrow. After that we may never know
Can’t wait to ride
Would the door buttons be easy to return to the B series style where you can press them before the stop?
I don't know how easy it is but they are working on getting it done.
There's something very retro about the design. A lot of sharpness compare to the more rounded design of the last model.
Do the buttons click? or are they shitty like Melbourne's HCMT that are touch sensitive and don't click?
Yes they do click!!
@@TransportofPerth thank god
It’s a nice train it kind of reminds me of a British train form the drivers cab. Also do you know what these trans are replacing? Idk why but I heard that they are making DMU variants of these
They are displacing B-series from the Joondalup and Mandurah Lines to slowly replace A-series on the heritage lines. The DMUs are for the new Australind sets to Bunbury.
@@TransportofPerth ah ok I wonder how they would manage to do that
I liked the new sound of the readers 😔 it felt fresh
Yeah I agree 😭
@@TransportofPerth Now we have to deal with the annoying beeps still 😭
@@TysxnoThe beeps are more subtle when closing but now there is annoying beeping when opening when the B series is silent
@@haydencooper_ We’re talking about the SmartRider terminals lol
@@Tysxno oh, wrong annoying beeps 😆 sorry
So fun fr
How many sets have they built so far?
6
Cool. Thanks.
Do the lines in front of the seats on the floor glow or is it just the video?
I don't think so.
I have to wait until August to ride on it but hopefully I see it soon
August!!?
@@TransportofPerthyep 😅
I have one big voice then
2:04 glendalough has the new sound.
I entered the lottery for the chance to join in but I didn’t get it. Probably for the best as I was leaving for the wheatbelt on Friday anyway
That was a testing train before there open the line tomorrow morning
It wasn't a test. Testing has been happening for months before this. This was a VIP service to mark the start of operations.
@TransportofPerth I was talking about the train on platform 4 at claisbrook stn that three car set not talking about today train I was saying that 3 car on platform 4 at claisebrook stn it test train to test the tracks at the new bayswater platform and tracks point to make sure everything working before tomorrow
@@glenfowler87 Ohhh ok yeah that makes sense.
These trains look awesome. Can’t wait to ride the C series on the Mandurah line. Are they slowly going to replace all B series trains on the Joondalup and Mandurah lines?
Yes slowly
@@TransportofPerth i thought A-series would eventually be phased out, that's the original electric rail cars when the network was first electrified. B and C are probably to stay for a while. the plan I think is phase out A-series, and put B series on lines like Fremantle, Airport, Midland. Perhaps the link connection on armadale via thornline to Cockburn will also have C-series?
@@andrewmurray1550 Yes exactly but they are phasing out the Bs on the Joondalup and Mandurah Lines.
They sound like the Elizabeth line in London
Yes, I love that! Feels like we are not in Perth.
It's Amazing it's sad how the announcer sounds like a b series not the British announcer
Have you been to England
No but I've watched many videos of it.
Ive been there 2 times
I was on it and I saw Riley the dude on it
Was it set 129 or 130?
130
is it just one c series train in service or is there multiple?
Today was just one but there might be two tomorrow.
@@TransportofPerth okay
There's planned to be 41 trains, with 24 of them replacing the old A-series trains over the next decade
@@hunterkeps9058 I saw a TH-cam videos and i there is supposed to be 4 c series running for now
Still I have the video of all 3 train types in 1 shot lol
The c series combines all Melbourne trains I guess…
I thought we only had them in NYC LMAO!!!
Does anyone know what it's service anouncments sound like?
It's just the B-series ones...
@@TransportofPerth Which is disappointing
@@CJTheAllrounderit makes sense for them to reuse them for the same service. I'd only expect an update when they make a new line
@@TransportofPerth Like exact audio clips? Example: "Next station Mandurah"
W vid btw
I can see me on the bridge with my mate at 32:35
52:27 with is the Bollywood type music
I was just trying to end the video in a different more interesting way considering how significant it is.
Same Day delivery lol
Of course for such a major event!
500 views in one hour is crazy
I can't come my Grandpa passed away 6 years ago on that date...sad
I entered raffle but didn’t win
Same
Why would someone ask who's going to your responsible adult you've been on trains by yourself all the time shame on them
Well technically you needed one to be on this service but yeah it's pretty silly.
@@TransportofPerth well you're not the person that would cause trouble that's for sure you catch trains on your own all the time
Its very 70s inside and out, its very crowded inside, that beeping noise is very annoying, and that you cant press the door button until its stops,is not good,a lot of people are going to get quite grumpy.
Why do you call them railcars? Thought they would be called electric trains or EMU'S. Railcars are associated with diesels propelled single cars. Weird, must be a WA thing.
When will the C-Series officially run for normal service and the public for everyday use
Tomorrow
Will the train be long enough for the platfroms
The question is are the platforms long enough for the trains. Which the answer is only along the Joondalup and Mandurah Lines.
@@TransportofPerth With the Armadale line being built from the ground up, most of it should accommodate the C series. The only issue is the legacy station that didn't get the upgrade.