Watching this 4 years later and can see how much on George Street ( Chinatown / Haymarket) area has changed now no cars at all and all the streetscape has changed, Great to come across video's like this make you appreciate all the work that has happened since. I walk through this part of town to walk to barangaroo and I guess I dont take real notice till I see videos like this. Light rail back in the city has been the best thing and hope they will expand in the future with new routes maybe to Bondi or to newtown and maybe further south or marrickville
It only uses Alstom APS (third rail) within the CBD and uses overhead lines everywhere else. The unsightly criss-cross of overhead lines can be seen at 6:52, for example.
I joined the light rail at Circular Quay yesterday at 3.05pm with the intention of travelling to Randwick. This was a painfully slow journey. 35 minutes to Chalmers street. I abandoned the tram at Chalmers street in frustration. We sat at the intersection of George and Liverpool st and had two T lights before the driver moved across the intersection to the Chinatown stop. There does not seem to be tram priority at any city intersection. I am a supporter of the Light Rail but it seems people are avoiding it in droves. I am not surprised when most people could walk this distance in less time. I can't comment on the journey from Chalmers street to Randwick but I hope it is faster otherwise it could be another Sydney white elephant.
Thanks for that comment. The driver can request priority by the push of the button, so I guess it's like the pedestrian button on a crossing, you still have to wait a bit for your turn. In my eyes, it will never be true light rail priority here in Sydney, but maybe the future will prove me wrong.
The speed seems to have improved a bit...We can see a connection between the 2 lines but I don't see what for because the 2 systems are totally different...
I have no idea. Just guessing here: maybe in the future, they want to upgrade the trams on L1 so they will be able to go on both L1 and L2. You would then be able to go from e.g. The Star directly to Circular Quay.
You are so right about tram poles and trolley wire. Melbourne has turned them into a work of art. In many places the span wires are attached to buildings, eliminating the need for poles. Pantographs require a lot less overhead hardware than trolleypoles, minimizing the use of spanwires to support the trolley wire. Don't know what all the fuss is about. None of that weird mentality when heavy rail lines are rebuilt or extended.
When they first went into service it was the slowest tram network in the world. Fortunately, it has improved in time for T3 to Juniors Kingsford to come online.
APS uses a third rail placed between the running rails, divided electrically into ten-metre rail segments with three-metre neutral sections between. Each tram has two power collection shoes, next to which are antennas that send radio signals to energise the power rail segments as the tram passes over them.
@@railfanworld Thanks for your reply, so if by some silly reason someone was touching the 3rd rail and the other conductor when the tram enters the 10 metre section would they receive a shock?
Does anyone know why there’s no thoroughfare for cars going southbound on George St from Town Hall to the Chinatown tram stop? I’ve noticed that it’s still blocked off to vehicles.
George St is definitely better for it. Spent a few days in the city recently, and the tram is a fantastic way to get around. I rode it when it first opened, and wasn’t impressed with how slow it was, but they seem to have made it way more efficient since.
I went on to that tram a couple of months ago, I was standing looking for a seat, but the tram starting moving that I fell over. Tell me if that happened to you 😂
30's technology with cameras attached. Not impressed. Could have been done with batteries, and eliminate the overhead wiring. Simply charge overnight. Skynet is still a few generations away.
Ah yes you're right, because in the 30's they had low floored trams, could carry 230 people in one tram, had multiple units, screens inside, power efficient engines with permanent magnet, electric brake with reinjection, priority at crossing, could go up to 80 km/h, air conditioning, enjoyable rides, LEDs lights, the APS...... Oh and btw, you can't power a tram for an entire day with one charge overnight, battery are not that efficient, and they cost a lot. Think a little bit before typing
@@Sylvere21 idiot. the reason the old trams were a certain height was because, if they ran over a person, that person had a chance to live. Get run over by one of these things, and you have Zero chance to live. Things weren't done for nothing.
@@paulfrancis8836 if the driver hit the emergency brake, a body push guard will get down under the driver seat, and prevent you for going further under the tram and under the bogie. So no it's safe. In France we have almost only this model of tram and it has prevent a lot of death. French engineering, we are good 😄
First off old trams were so high because having the floor be above the wheels was a necessity back then. Nowadays with modern compact equipment the floor can be low even between the wheels. And if you get hit by a modern tram you are pushed up and to the side, which is a lot safer than getting stuck under and potentially crushed by the wheels. That is one reason why the front has the shape it does, the other being having a crumple zone to protect the driver and the passenger in a collision, as well as vital equipment (and the structure itself!) inside the tram.
Such a pessimist and an unnecessary purist. You want better, you pay for it out of pocket. Until then, let the folk who enjoy it live their life. No one likes a miserable lot.
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a tip: you can watch series at Flixzone. I've been using it for watching a lot of movies lately.
@Michael Beckett Definitely, I have been using flixzone for since december myself :D
Watching this 4 years later and can see how much on George Street ( Chinatown / Haymarket) area has changed now no cars at all and all the streetscape has changed, Great to come across video's like this make you appreciate all the work that has happened since. I walk through this part of town to walk to barangaroo and I guess I dont take real notice till I see videos like this. Light rail back in the city has been the best thing and hope they will expand in the future with new routes maybe to Bondi or to newtown and maybe further south or marrickville
Those trams are so beautiful. Plus there is no overhead wires.
Thanks for sharing!
Then how does it work
@@saminyasarridom1813 the third rail in the center
It only uses Alstom APS (third rail) within the CBD and uses overhead lines everywhere else. The unsightly criss-cross of overhead lines can be seen at 6:52, for example.
Wish there'd be more metro and tram lines in Sydney as well as in Auckland. Commuting in those cities is a pain.
Yeah, lots of metro planning going on here in Sydney.
A really well made video, thanks for sharing
Thanks mate!
Amazing Job, thanks for all your time and effort
Thanks mate!
I joined the light rail at Circular Quay yesterday at 3.05pm with the intention of travelling to Randwick. This was a painfully slow journey. 35 minutes to Chalmers street. I abandoned the tram at Chalmers street in frustration. We sat at the intersection of George and Liverpool st and had two T lights before the driver moved across the intersection to the Chinatown stop. There does not seem to be tram priority at any city intersection. I am a supporter of the Light Rail but it seems people are avoiding it in droves. I am not surprised when most people could walk this distance in less time. I can't comment on the journey from Chalmers street to Randwick but I hope it is faster otherwise it could be another Sydney white elephant.
Thanks for that comment. The driver can request priority by the push of the button, so I guess it's like the pedestrian button on a crossing, you still have to wait a bit for your turn. In my eyes, it will never be true light rail priority here in Sydney, but maybe the future will prove me wrong.
I know that it’s called a light rail in Sydney, but by some extremely vague definition it’s actually a tramway.
There is no line between a tramway and a light rail, a light rail is often just a fancy tram.
@@itechcircle9410 again definitions variates, LRT and Trams are two different systems in the UK and USA
@@Adelaide_Transit interesting
@@itechcircle9410 light rail was a legal loophole in 19th century London so that rail magnates didn't have to get certain permits
@@Adelaide_Transit I didn't know that
The speed seems to have improved a bit...We can see a connection between the 2 lines but I don't see what for because the 2 systems are totally different...
I have no idea. Just guessing here: maybe in the future, they want to upgrade the trams on L1 so they will be able to go on both L1 and L2. You would then be able to go from e.g. The Star directly to Circular Quay.
It's so the L2 and L3 vehicles can go for service at the Lilyfield depot ☺️
Congrats on 1k!!! And congrats to me on 100!
Thanks mate!
i was under the impression that you can just get on a tram whenever wherever lol. Here after watching the film Anyone but you
Wish they branched to the West instead.
pretty destination Sydney
It sure is!
I don't get why people hate overhead so much. If done right the poles can be good looking and the wires barely noticable.
You are so right about tram poles and trolley wire. Melbourne has turned them into a work of art. In many places the span wires are attached to buildings, eliminating the need for poles. Pantographs require a lot less overhead hardware than trolleypoles, minimizing the use of spanwires to support the trolley wire. Don't know what all the fuss is about. None of that weird mentality when heavy rail lines are rebuilt or extended.
They actually look like they go quite fast here
When they first went into service it was the slowest tram network in the world. Fortunately, it has improved in time for T3 to Juniors Kingsford to come online.
Wow, is that induction power?
I love this video!
how does the 3rd rail work?? you need 2 electrical contact to supply power?? is one of the other rails a contact?? can it shock you? I don't get it?
It shouldn't shock you, it's designed to only be powered up when it senses that a tram is over the section
APS uses a third rail placed between the running rails, divided electrically into ten-metre rail segments with three-metre neutral sections between. Each tram has two power collection shoes, next to which are antennas that send radio signals to energise the power rail segments as the tram passes over them.
@@railfanworld Thanks for your reply, so if by some silly reason someone was touching the 3rd rail and the other conductor when the tram enters the 10 metre section would they receive a shock?
@@alexjenkins1079 Thanks for your reply.
@@railfanworld sorry ignore my 2nd question.. I read your comment again.. I understand now.
Nicely constructed video. Thanks so much.
Thanks mate!
Thanks for the vid. Do you know the light rail speed km/hr vs tram in Melbourne?
The max speed on the line is 70 km/h, but that's obviously not on George Street.
Yes, if it does use full speed on George street, all hell will break loose
Hi, i got a question, is it possible to use credit card? to i have to tap on the train or outside train? thank you
Thanks you good video
So nice of you
India needs this
Does anyone know why there’s no thoroughfare for cars going southbound on George St from Town Hall to the Chinatown tram stop? I’ve noticed that it’s still blocked off to vehicles.
George St is definitely better for it. Spent a few days in the city recently, and the tram is a fantastic way to get around. I rode it when it first opened, and wasn’t impressed with how slow it was, but they seem to have made it way more efficient since.
Thanks for sharing!
Super Video
Thanks mate!
Is it safe to step on this third rail or even touch it?
I went on to that tram a couple of months ago, I was standing looking for a seat, but the tram starting moving that I fell over.
Tell me if that happened to you 😂
guys i'm Vietnam they've been building tram tracks for almost 20 years and it's still not done, it took more than 5 billion dollars 💀😂
Thanks for sharing!
Nice one
How do they make sure that you paid for your ride? It seems like security is non existence.
There are inspectors that will randomly check and fine you if you haven’t paid.
good
Wow so nice
Thanks mate!
brilliant
Thanks mate!
Can you please do a meet and greet soon
Do you know why there are overhead lines in some parts and a third rail in others?
AFAIK just to avoid unpleasant looking overhead wiring in the inner city areas.
@@tacitdionysus3220 but why not do the same for the entire route?
@@markleon411 I suspect the it costs more, and I've heard it's more easily affected by heavy flooding rain.
And another questions would be: why are there still poles on George Street even though there is a third rail?
@@railfanworld Good question. I'll have a close look next time I'm in the city, but from the clip they look more like street lights.
Yea we were going to the same train but I ate ice cream for a long time our train left so we have to Taranga train
Are they air conditioned!
Yes they are!
How is this even a question
Before the pandemic the doors had to be opened by the passengers themselves, now it's under the control of the driver instead
0:33 for a second i thought that someone was calling me on discord-
The New World Order gave us a few trams back, but only because the construction cost was very high.
the tram stops look similar to the gold coast
I don't think so, have a look at my picture here railfan.be/photos/australia/2017/gold-coast-light-rail
P. K. H. SYDNEY'S BRAND NEW "LIGHT RAIL SYSTEM TRAMWAY".
P. K. H. "ELECTRIC RAIL TRAM'S".
P. K. H. SYDNEY'S BRAND NEW "LIGHT RAIL SYSTEM TRAMWAY".
P. K. H. "ELECTRIC RAIL TRAM'S".
Kapan indonesia...bikin tranfortasi light rail....bagus utk ibu negara baru..kalimantan timur...pasti kren
Metro light rail
Was he scratching his butt hole there at 5:27 ? :-)
Its a horribly slow and inefficient route and system
Metro
Please see th-cam.com/video/FKmE4AmanzE/w-d-xo.html for metro
she has a leaking nuclear power plant
30's technology with cameras attached. Not impressed. Could have been done with batteries, and eliminate the overhead wiring. Simply charge overnight. Skynet is still a few generations away.
Ah yes you're right, because in the 30's they had low floored trams, could carry 230 people in one tram, had multiple units, screens inside, power efficient engines with permanent magnet, electric brake with reinjection, priority at crossing, could go up to 80 km/h, air conditioning, enjoyable rides, LEDs lights, the APS......
Oh and btw, you can't power a tram for an entire day with one charge overnight, battery are not that efficient, and they cost a lot.
Think a little bit before typing
@@Sylvere21 idiot. the reason the old trams were a certain height was because, if they ran over a person, that person had a chance to live. Get run over by one of these things, and you have Zero chance to live. Things weren't done for nothing.
@@paulfrancis8836 if the driver hit the emergency brake, a body push guard will get down under the driver seat, and prevent you for going further under the tram and under the bogie. So no it's safe. In France we have almost only this model of tram and it has prevent a lot of death. French engineering, we are good 😄
First off old trams were so high because having the floor be above the wheels was a necessity back then. Nowadays with modern compact equipment the floor can be low even between the wheels. And if you get hit by a modern tram you are pushed up and to the side, which is a lot safer than getting stuck under and potentially crushed by the wheels. That is one reason why the front has the shape it does, the other being having a crumple zone to protect the driver and the passenger in a collision, as well as vital equipment (and the structure itself!) inside the tram.
Such a pessimist and an unnecessary purist.
You want better, you pay for it out of pocket.
Until then, let the folk who enjoy it live their life.
No one likes a miserable lot.