Newcastle Interchange - End of The Line - NSW Trainlink, Newcastle Light Rail - Bus Interchange
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Күн бұрынIn this video, I will take you on an in-depth tour of Newcastle Interchange. I'll start with the train station which opened in 2017. I'll cover the station facilities, platforms, track layout and also show you the stabling facility adjacent to Hamilton Station.
I'll cover some of the history and show you the original Newcastle station, which is heritage listed and is open to the public.
I'll then focus on the Newcastle Light Rail station which opened in 2019 and is a key component of Newcastle Interchange. I'll cover the platform facilities, track layout and also show you the maintenance facility for Newcastle Light Rail trains. This is on the site of the old Wickham station.
I'll finish off with the newest part of Newcastle Interchange. This is the new bus station that opened in 2020. I'll show you the bus stops, bus stands and explain how the new bus station works. I'll also talk about the new car park which is above the bus station.
I'll reveal the architects behind Newcastle Interchange station and the associated bus interchange.
Time Stamps
00:00 Introduction to Newcastle Interchange
01:40 Train Station design, entrances and facilities (and some history)
03:56 Station Platforms
05:06 Track Layout
06:01 Hamilton Stabling Facility
07:00 Train Services
08:19 Trains Arriving and Departing
12:19 Introduction to Newcastle Light Rail
12:54 Newcastle Interchange Light Rail Station Facilities
13:25 Trams arriving and departing
14:58 Light Rail Track Layout
16:44 Newcastle Light Rail Maintenance Facility
17:58 Introduction to Newcastle Bus Interchange
18:34 Bus Stops and Bus Stands
20:01 Bus Interchange Entrance, Exit and Vehicle Routing
23:30 Design and Future Developments
24:00 Outro
Links to videos and other content mentioned in this video
Cab Ride video - Newcastle to Central in 2014 (before the line between Wickham and Newcastle closed) - • Newcastle to Central r...
Newcastle Light Rail - Newcastle Beach to Newcastle Interchange from rear of tram. - • Newcastle Light Rail -...
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Central Coast and Newcastle Timetable and Intercity Map
transportnsw.info/documents/t...
Hunter Line Timetable
transportnsw.info/documents/t...
Newcastle Interchange Bus Routes
transportnsw.info/stop?q=1010...
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@metricstormtrooper 2 жыл бұрын
I must be old, I still remember spending 26 hour working days nearly 40 years ago on a Newcastle station reverb, like most of my work for NSW Railways, it's no longer in use. At least it hasn't been pulled down.
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, good that the original station is still there, although it looks odd with the platforms filled in!
@gregessex1851 2 жыл бұрын
@@TransportVlog They actually spent a fortune on renovating the station buildings including removal of some of the less than sympathetic additions that had been thrown up over the years.
@pamelanaylor7761 11 ай бұрын
Born and bred in Newcastle 80 years ago. I was one of many protesting the closure of the original line. Having to alight with luggage/bicycles twice now instead of going all the way to Newcastle station on the same train. Costly to no advantage and time delays. Really enjoyed your video. I travel a lot on the train from my home near Fassifern south of Newcastle.
@TransportVlog 11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Yes this was very controversial for sure! I remember first hearing about it, and thought it was a mad idea!
@billyxu2266 2 жыл бұрын
Can't wait to watch updates on the Parramatta Light Rail and the NSW Metro stations. Hopefully lockdown isnt gonna take too long.
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
Yes Parramatta Light Rail is very high on the list for post lockdown videos. I also want to do another update video for Sydney Metro West and my first for the Western Airport line.
@arjaxlarjax 5 ай бұрын
You must have the perfect voice for rail videos. And wow, I had no idea how far Newcastle had come, it's unrecognisable!
@TransportVlog 5 ай бұрын
Thanks! You're not the first person that's said that! Yes the city has changed a lot in the last 10 years, and its much more vibrant now, than I remember it when I first went to Newcastle back in 2011.
@jamesfrench7299 2 жыл бұрын
I almost feel like I've wandered there in person. Very thoughtful camerawork to give us a comprehension of the area. Don't particularity care for the same ole same ole modern style and that bus dungeon would not be a nice place to wait too long in. I think the greatest beneficiaries of this whole set up is the developers -by far.
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
Hi James, glad you think so! I enjoy doing these tour of station type videos. Yes I'm sure the developers benefit a lot. However, it will benefit people too. by living or working in a new development and having a major interchange on their doorstep.
@jamesfrench7299 2 жыл бұрын
@@TransportVlog that's progress eh? Always an upside I guess. Glad to hear you had a good time doing it, and I'll be honest, I love hearing an Englishman's take on our system and you present it so thoroughly!
@eol68896 2 жыл бұрын
I went here to Newcastle last year on the intercity when the new train station interchange was finished & must say it has now integrated good transport together.with train to light rail. & that It's really much improved since the last time I về been there.& i noticed the difference between the Newcastle light rail & Sydney's light rail. Because Sydney's one runs on electricity while Newcastle's one is battery powered.
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
Yes it's a really good interchange now.
@gcgtf2005 2 жыл бұрын
What a outstanding video Paul! You’ve done a great job of explaining Newcastle’s transport hub. Very useful information! BTW, I know that Kaohsiung light rail in Taiwan use the same system as Newcastle and with CAF urbos 3 and Alstom Citadis 305 trams.
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Great to know that Kaohsiung light rail uses a similar system. I just google it on KZfaq and found this video from CAF - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hr-Dl7Zi1q2rpmg.html
@Antphoneigh 2 жыл бұрын
i liked what they did to the original station, even though it's kinda silly that the trains terminate here and you have to tram it over to the original end where the CBD kinda starts
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
Yes it's quite interesting what they've done to the original station and signal box.
@DMack6464 2 жыл бұрын
11:35 definitely lol
@BeckhamStocks Жыл бұрын
I remember when I was a kid and early teenager We used to catch the train to Newcastle I miss those days 👍
@SafePlum3626 2 жыл бұрын
The Coffee Shop you mentioned at 1:29 in the video is owned by Ampol which used to be Caltex so for the people watching this, that will explain why they called it 'The Foodary' which matches up to the Convenience Store name they use at their fuel stations.
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing that! It was closed when I was there, otherwise I would have definitely stopped for a coffee!
@SydneyMetroVlogs 2 жыл бұрын
Great informative video Paul!
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
@beachman8106 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video. Later this year I will be visiting Lemon Tree Passage so I expect to be using this facility soon. 👍👍👍⭐️⭐️⭐️ from Mornington.
@TransportVlog 5 ай бұрын
You're very welcome! Enjoy seeing this for real!
@deehall47sdadjokes 10 ай бұрын
I've been to this station and its a very nice station and town surrounding it. There's the Cambridge Hotel around the corner where live bands used to play. Exciting times
@TransportVlog 9 ай бұрын
That's good to hear! Wonderful to know that there's a pub nearby 😀
@deehall47sdadjokes 9 ай бұрын
@@TransportVlog I recently went on the light rail to Newcastle Beach too. Fun times
@eddiezhao6251 2 жыл бұрын
Love your work! Thank you😀
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome Eddie
@anthony501st 2 жыл бұрын
11:34 I'm pretty sure the driver just saying hello. The driver thinks you're a trainspotter or something.
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
Yes possibly! - It was seriously loud! and it made me jump slightly. I had to lower the volume of the horn in the video editing.
@SYDTrainsFilms Жыл бұрын
This is amazing! So informative! Thank you for this!
@TransportVlog Жыл бұрын
Thanks! You're very welcome.
@nswtransportfilms 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! That driver certainly was friendly!
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
Yep he certainly was!
@jamesfrench7299 2 жыл бұрын
It was good too see that sort if thing in this age of uptight appearances and looking proper.
@PeterArnold1969 Жыл бұрын
This was very interesting, Paul. Newcastle interchange is very well designed.
@TransportVlog Жыл бұрын
Thanks Peter, Yes I think they've done a pretty good job overall.
@netlehien Жыл бұрын
That driver honked the horn for saying “Hello Paul”
@TransportVlog Жыл бұрын
Yes quite possibly!
@netlehien Жыл бұрын
@@TransportVlog LOL
@Yitao_Su Жыл бұрын
@@TransportVlog You were shocked haha
@steveamurray59 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that, I haven"t been up there since they made all these changes but with this information provided I'll look like I know what I'm doing, lol. Cheers.
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Steve, LOL - Yes you will!
@tsetstransport 2 жыл бұрын
Amazing video as always! :)
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@ThomasNing 2 жыл бұрын
woooah, the bus interchange is done! I wish it was done when I visited lemon tree passage a year ago, waiting in the sun without shelter wasn't fantastic. The other time I visited a little later the original station was behind barriers, so didn't get to check it out. Although I had used it before, it is but a distant memory for me and I barely remember what it looked like. I see there is a Newcastle to lemon tree passage service now, that would have been nice when I went; I needed to change busses halfway at some large roundabout with no pedestrain crossings (obviously, being in the middle of nowhere).
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
Yes seemed like quite an ordeal to get to Lemon Tree Passage in the past. I might do a trip there myself next time I'm in the Port Stephens area.
@eliminatium 2 жыл бұрын
I enjoy the content u upload thank u for great vids
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! - Glad you enjoy my videos
@terencemccarthy8615 2 жыл бұрын
Yet another clear and precise video...well done Paul...Newcastle is really coming along as a city and I can’t wait to visit (from Melbourne) once things open up again..I’m still amazed that I can do a day trip from Sydney to Newcastle on my senior Opal card for only $2.80...I was particularly interested in the bus station as I have friends who live in Port Stephens so thanks to your video I know exactly where the bus leaves from(Stand A)..it was hard to tell from the video but there didn’t appear to be much signage at the bus station...I also saw Reece’s RMTransit video where he gave you a shout out..keep up the good work.. Cheers!
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed this video Terence. I'll look forward to the Opal travel perks when I'm a little older! I was actually staying in Ports Stephens for a few days myself when I recorded this (and other videos in this area), so I know stop A very well too! Yes Reece and I are planning to work more closely (and do some collabs) and he's already given me a few good tips (like getting on Twitter!). Yes, the signage probably could be better. I didn't pay much attention to it when I was there.
@pamelanaylor7761 10 ай бұрын
I thought seniors opal fare was $2.50. Bad news for people using the Interchange car park. I believe it is $9. per hr.
@TrainFreakCow12 2 жыл бұрын
well done learnt more of the interchange
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
That's good to hear. Glad you enjoyed this video
@irenemeek722 2 жыл бұрын
Thank u very well done...👍
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Irene.
@julianlee4803 2 жыл бұрын
The light rail in the Sydney CBD does something similar to connect to the power. Between Circular Quay and Town Hall all the power in underneath the ground. When the trams get to Town Hall the power connection like you showed in the Newcastle light rail connects to the overhead power lines
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
Yes that's right Julian, and I definitely want to cover that section of Sydney Light Rail from Circular Quay to Town Hall in a separate video. I've already figured out which button the driver presses to lower and raise the pantograph at Town Hall!
@daciatravel.647 2 жыл бұрын
Very good video!
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@LunaRayToo 2 жыл бұрын
Well done.
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@thenswtrainspotter 2 жыл бұрын
great vid paul
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@josephlownang6992 2 жыл бұрын
good video mate
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joseph
@Agent44996 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fascinating! I have always been wanting to see an in-depth tour and explanation of this modern and beautiful station. Very unique designs, it looks great! I do miss the old one though, it was very special and a landmark in Newcastle. But I guess Newcastle needed to be revitalised, so building this new station and the light rail line was one of the solutions. Also, I was watching RMTransit's video on the Sydney Metro expansion the other day, and I noticed he gave you a shoutout! That was very nice. And he also mentioned how he would like to do a collaboration with you if he comes over. That would be fantastic! He sure would learn a lot with your knowledge! Thanks mate.
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Yes, Reece and I have been chatting about doing a collab. We've got a few ideas up our sleeves for after the lockdown and yes we'll definitely do a collab video when Australia / NSW will let him in!
@tilkanash 2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic and Detailed video !! Thank you for answering my brains question as to why the Sydney light rail drops its pantograph at Sydney Town Hall station and continues on down to Circular Quay . I watched the light rails every day but was unsure where the power supply was. When they return to Town Hall on the South run the Pantograph goes up.
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Peter, you're very welcome. I plan to do a video on Sydney Light that will explain what happens between Town Hall and Circular Quay!
@Woodland26 2 жыл бұрын
I remember early 90s my friend were sent away to work in Muswellbrook for 3 months. At that time catching a train from Hornsby and ?directly to Muswellbrook (that part I am not sure as I never asked the details). Looks like this definitely will need a change in the interchange now.
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
Yes it's still possible, but there is only one train per day now. The Xplorer service to Armidale and Moree stops at both Hornsby and Muswellbrook.- Here is a link to the timetable - transportnsw.info/regional-north-west-line
@tezznswtransportvlogs Жыл бұрын
I live in newy and i come to this station nearly everyday, and yes, lots of sydney services use platform 3, 22 sydney services depart platform 3 every weekday including both v sets and oscars, mostly used by express services. Same with 12 sydney services on platform 2 and 5 sydney services on platform 1. And a few times everyday, hunter line services can terminate on the same platform at the same time as an oscar or a v set already on the platfomr behind the train, they only terminate behind the 4 car trains due to not enough space on the platform. After terminating they would depart not in service to hamilton stabling yard or broadmeadow stabling yard to make way for the v set or oscar departing. If they were stabled in hamilton they would come back to newcastle interchange for another service, if they went to broadmeadow they would stable there and wont run till the next day. Unless if it was an endeavour they could be heading to sydney central not in service for bathurst bullet or southern highlands services.
@TransportVlog Жыл бұрын
Good to hear from a local newy boy! Thanks for the information on platform usage. Seems like it's quite an intensive operation, especially at the peak times, with trains moving the stabling yard to free-up space.
@JDTrain Жыл бұрын
Technically it is possible for trains to pass Newcastle Interchange as long as they have some speed when they hit the buffers. And also maybe make it an eight car train. Two carriages would stop a lot quicker. Nice to get a D set there as well!
@TransportVlog Жыл бұрын
I think that would be a bit messy!
@Techno-Universal 2 жыл бұрын
Also the trams on the Newcastle light rail actually use super capacitors which can be charged extremely quickly so the chargers would be connected to a high voltage supply that can supply a massive amount of power which is at least 100-200 kilowatts or possibly more than that so the capacitors can be fully charged within a few seconds! :)
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that. I guess they would need to charge pretty quickly to minimise dwell times at each stop.
@Techno-Universal 2 жыл бұрын
@@TransportVlog Yup they would need to fully charge within 8-12 seconds if they were aiming to keep dwell times as close as possible to a normal tram! :)
@top40researcher31 Жыл бұрын
The Newcastle Interchange is on the newcastle side of the rail line the former wickham station is is of course on the wickham side
@Richardjab11 2 жыл бұрын
For the maintnce section, i belive the 6 car trains would just be able to fit. The reason why i belive so is they upgraded the sidings recently so i assume making room for 6 cars should be a priority. Also the V sets are slightly longer then a normal train length, by about 2M-3M meaning the marijung trains (which are normal length [i belive]) should be able to just about squeeze through though it would be tight. Also the bus/car park interchange is quite nice and something new since i last visited newcastle. Looks really nice and they did a great job. Also also the train driver prob just trying to say hello
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Richard - Yes I hope the 6 car Marijung train will fit the smaller sidings. Glad you liked the bus/car interchange. The bus station seems a little under-used at the moment, but hopefully that will change.
@ethans-dk4bk Жыл бұрын
I think that the driver touches the horn button to warn other trains that are arriving and departing.
@nevilleapple629 28 күн бұрын
A lot of people protested all this but to me it is a much improved service with the tram only a few meters from the train,the tram is very regular and gets you closer to the beach also having the bus station right there.
@TransportVlog 26 күн бұрын
Yes, it was very controversial at the time, but it has opened up the Newcastle area more.
@Yitao_Su Жыл бұрын
Hi Paul, I really love watching your videos over and over again haha, can you do a video for L3 Kingsford Line if it’s possible? Because I'm living in Kingsford and studying at UNSW right now haha.
@TransportVlog Жыл бұрын
That's wonderful to hear. You've certainly commented on quite a few so far! Yes it's on the list, but probably won't be till next year. I'm keen to cover Sydney Metro construction as much as possible this year, as that's popular and time-sensitive.
@Yitao_Su Жыл бұрын
@@TransportVlog Yes haha, I've commented on different videos of yours Paul.
@Yitao_Su Жыл бұрын
@@TransportVlog That’s right, I agree to your opinion, Sydney Metro construction is more significant for us haha.
@kaiwhara 2 жыл бұрын
3 and 4 sidings at Hamilton Sidings can definitely accommodate 8 car V sets.
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
That's good to know! It was hard to tell from the bridge.
@matthewalker 2 жыл бұрын
The vicinity is looking more complete than when I was last there, about 2 years ago. Do you know of any plans to extend the light rail?
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
You were probably there before the bus station opened. Yes there are possible proposals to extend to Broadmeadow/John Hunter Hospital and also Wallsend, Mayfield and Charlestown. - You can download the extensions business case PDF from this page - www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects/current-projects/newcastle-light-rail.
@OldFossil 2 жыл бұрын
Would be cool to see an expansion, unfortunately it’s probably just speculation in the local paper and things won’t happen for a while despite our Airport being upgraded for International travel and should have a light rail or heavy rail connection. I wouldn’t even mind a Metro train connection to the airport or Nelson Bay
@Coolwow437 2 жыл бұрын
I love the videos I have family from Newcastle I can't wait for the lockdown to end, also is there any news about the mariyung train be in service
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
I think the Mariyung train delay is mainly to do with getting agreement from train crew. This has been on-going for a while and it's part of the reason for tomorrow's train strike - www.wsws.org/en/articles/2021/09/25/nsra-s25.html
@Coolwow437 2 жыл бұрын
@@TransportVlog thanks for the for the information really helped
@user-ot7ec4uc3g 6 ай бұрын
When was the "up" and " down" lines changed over. When Newcastle station was open, the line from Hamilton to Newcastle was identified as the "up" road and the line from Newcastle to Hamilton was the "down" road.
@TransportVlog 6 ай бұрын
Possibly, I wasn't aware of what the tracks were called prior to Newcastle Station closing. However, on openrailwaymap.org, the UP line is now the one towards Sydney.
@martinhogan4274 2 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure they do this exact thing in George st in Sydney. You get half way up and the overhead lines stop - I saw that one day and though that was weird.
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Martin, Sydney Light Rail works quite differently on George Street. Between Town Hall and CIrcular Quay, it picks up power through the tracks. The tracks only carry electricity when the tram is on it, so it's safe to walk on at other times. I do plan to talk about when I cover Sydney Light Rail.
@martinhogan4274 2 жыл бұрын
@@TransportVlog Ah right. Interesting all of this is weird.
@gregessex1851 2 жыл бұрын
18:15 - The car park will eventually be topped out by two residential towers up to 90m high. 19:40 - the extra space was provided for the local buses now operated by Keolis Downer for TfNSW. Unfortunately it was decided that most of these services will bypass the bus interchange.
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Greg, Yes I thought I read about some residential towers being planned. Shame that those buses are bypassing the interchange and that would explain why it seemed a little quiet.
@jamesfrench7299 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a good move to me. Saves time.
@philonius21 2 жыл бұрын
Wonder if standard gauge V/Line VLocity trains would be suitable alternatives/replacements for those Xplorer and Hunter class Diesel trains.
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Phillip, The Hunter railcars are still relatively new - built around 2005, so they have plenty of life left in them! New bi-modal (ie diesel and electric) trains are on order from CAF to replace the XPTs, Xplorer and Endeavour trains. I've never been on the VLocity trains, but they look cool from the outside! Hopefully I'll get a chance when I'm next in Victoria. I hear that lots of upgrades are planned for the Victoria regional network over the next few years.
@ethans-dk4bk Жыл бұрын
Before The 25th of December 2014. Trains Continue On The Old Newcastle Line Which Opened in 1857. The Old Stations Were Newcastle, Civic And Wickham. On the farwell newcastle line on christmas on the 25th of december 2014. The Last Train Was The V set.
@TransportVlog Жыл бұрын
Hi Ethan, you might enjoy this cab ride video that was back in 2014 when the old line was still open. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rM-DZdp6vcfTcYk.html
@russellhammond4373 2 жыл бұрын
I'm sure that the tram in Seville (Spain) runs on battery for part of its route.
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Russell, yes it probably does, and Parramatta Light Rail will also run on batteries for part of the route too. You can find out more here - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Zt1yataUtpa1c3U.html
@gregessex1851 2 жыл бұрын
The tram depot is in a prime spot for public space and/or development. People leaving the station heading towards the CBD are confronted by what is a big shed. It is supposedly temporary and is to be relocated further west when the line is extended. The irony is that it was placed east of Stewart Avenue due to lack of space, In reality, the government bought the old "Store" site (where the new car park is located) and could have built the depot west of the tram terminus.
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
Yes I suppose it could have gone there, but it seems to make sense now to have the bus interchange where it now is. It will be interesting to see if it gets moved in the future!
@gregessex1851 2 жыл бұрын
@@TransportVlog Hi Paul, that's true although once the constraint of the Store building was removed it opened up more options to the west. Unfortunately it was one of those projects where the scope changed frequently. I don't expect to see the route extended in my lifetime. One of the downsides about having over engineered LR systems is that the cost of any extension is prohibitive made worse by a road authority refusing to give up road space for fear of creating a congestion issue in 2050.
@frehesh.4386 2 жыл бұрын
omg i visit this place daily
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
Nice! - Is the coffee or food any good at the interchange cafe?
@frehesh.4386 2 жыл бұрын
@@TransportVlog To be honest, I couldn't tell you. But the Maccas near there is absolutely horrendous.
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
@@frehesh.4386 No worries, I normally avoid Maccas unless I need the loo!
@darrenrodneysales5973 2 жыл бұрын
Enjoy The interchange because Gladdy is closing the line north of Broadmeadow as well as closing the Southern Highlands Line and the South Coast Line south of Waterfall
@DaleDix 2 жыл бұрын
Part of the NWO doctrine. Controlling movement of citizens
@kygladdish2554 9 ай бұрын
This comment didnt age well lol
@gregessex1851 2 жыл бұрын
The power is supplied by a system of capacitors rather than batteries. It was a late addition to the project which has removed what would have been clutter from overhead wires. The extra time to charge at each intermediate stations can be annoying and takes about 30 seconds each. As there are only four intermediate stations, it adds about 2 minutes to the end to end trip time.
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Greg, thanks for clarifying that its capacitors rather than batteries. I guess a typical dwell time would be 15 to 20 seconds anyway, so it probably doesn't make too much difference. With hindsight they would possibly have gone for the Sydney Light Rail solution between Circular Quay and Town Hall of providing power through the tracks. I'm looking forward to doing a video on that soon!
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
@lwf51 Yes I just looked that up on KZfaq. Looks really cool seeing electric trucks with pantographs! However, I'm wondering in the longer term if battery powered Tesla type vehicles could replace overhead wires for both road and rail in the future, or at least provide some electrical power on non-electrified lines.
@gregessex1851 2 жыл бұрын
@@TransportVlog The trouble in Newcastle is that often zero or very few passengers getting off so the 35 second dwell time seems to take forever. From my involvement in the NLR, I understand that the capacitor technology was not suitable for Sydney Light Rail as the weight has to be carried to full length of the route despite only being used in one section of George Street. I also understand that the third rail technology is protected by a patent to one supplier which was seen as a risk long term. NLR differed from Sydney in that there was a sperate contract for the build, one for the supply of rolling stock and one for the operation. Hence the government was more in control of the technology. In Sydney, they had one contract for everything.
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
@@gregessex1851 Thanks for explaining this.
@nickkociski1756 2 жыл бұрын
I see you haven’t done any videos of Sydney Metro, and I have heard Sydenham station has be Completed
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Nick, Unfortunately, I can't get there at the moment, as its over 5K from where I live. I will go when restrictions ease! I'm looking forward to filming the new over station concourse bridge and new entrances.
@eannamcnamara9338 2 жыл бұрын
I know a few battery trams, but they all use a third rail ( power Is only applied to the area of the rain below the train so as to not shock people crossing the tracks, trust me I've tried)
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Eanna, That sounds similar to the wire free section of Sydney Light Rail between Town Hall and Circular Quay. I've tried standing on the live rail there too! With battery technology developing, I think we will see this more and more. We might even get battery trains too!
@TobyEakin 11 ай бұрын
The train driver has to toot the horn when it leaves the station❤
@ethans-dk4bk Жыл бұрын
I remember that the Oscar h set is on the Newcastle Line. But where are the V sets?! aren't they Withdrawn. Oscar H sets Entered Service on the 15th of December 2006. Did they Replaced V sets???!!
@TransportVlog Жыл бұрын
Hi Ethan, V sets still run on the Newcastle line, but only on weekdays. On weekends, they are all Oscars.
@arandomtrainchannel250 2 жыл бұрын
Did you visit the old Newcastle station that was closed in 2014?
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
Yes I did (there was some footage in this video). I also caught trains to and from the old Newcastle station back in 2011/2012.
@arandomtrainchannel250 2 жыл бұрын
@@TransportVlog ok
@ethans-dk4bk Жыл бұрын
Oscar H sets don't run on slower all stops service to Central Sydney Terminal, They Even run on Express Services. And Oscar H sets run via the North Shore Line During the Peak Hour From Gosford or Wyong. And V sets are not included Via the North Shore Line.
@TransportVlog Жыл бұрын
Hi Ethan, Oscar's run on all the all stops services from Newcastle to Central and also the express services at weekends. And yes, they do run via the North Shore line during the morning and evening peaks.
@Yitao_Su Жыл бұрын
The D-Sets is still testing right now🤣, do you know what’s the reason for that Paul?
@TransportVlog Жыл бұрын
No I don't. I'm aware that there are occasional test trains running.
@Yitao_Su Жыл бұрын
Is Stop C used by private buses like BRIDJ on demand?
@TransportVlog Жыл бұрын
Yes I think it is.
@Yitao_Su Жыл бұрын
@@TransportVlog yeah probably
@j_junej7336 2 жыл бұрын
another exallant video you should do secarets of sydeny trains
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
There are so many secrets, I wouldn't know where to start! - Perhaps secrets of each lime (T1, T2 etc). I'll give this some thought!
@j_junej7336 2 жыл бұрын
@@TransportVlog there are some realy good secreats on the sydany trains
@top40researcher31 Жыл бұрын
The design for the new interchange was released by Transport for NSW in July 2015. Originally to be named Wickham Transport Interchange, in December 2015 Transport for NSW lodged a proposal with the Geographical Names Board of New South Wales to have the station name changed to Newcastle Interchange.[7][8] This was confirmed in December 2016. Construction commenced in May 2016 after being delayed by a legal challenge to the line's closure.[11] The railway station was opened on 15 October 2017 by Transport Minister Andrew Constance. Light-rail services commenced in February 2019. A World War I honour roll was placed at the end of platform 1. Originally installed at Wickham Superior Public School, it was donated to the Newcastle Museum after the school had to be demolished following the 1989 Newcastle earthquake.
@TransportVlog Жыл бұрын
Thanks for that! At some point, I'll do a video on what is left of the original Newcastle Line, and I'll certainly make use of your information then!
@top40researcher31 Жыл бұрын
@@TransportVlog thankyou
@top40researcher31 Жыл бұрын
the trams are ok but its strange to see when it comes to each stop it charges its battery
@TransportVlog Жыл бұрын
Yes it is a little strange, but it seems to work. I don't remember the dwell times at the stops being any longer than on other light rail lines.
@dragonroar6 2 жыл бұрын
D sets won’t come into service until after enterprise agreement negotiations are finalised; which, by the looks of it, won’t be anytime soon.
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, it seems that way at the moment!
@BeckhamStocks Жыл бұрын
I don’t know why they got rid of the train line at Newcastle and replaced it for trams ? Do you know 😊
@TransportVlog Жыл бұрын
It's complicated and controversial, and if you read the comments you'll get an idea of why it happened and the pros and cons. I might do a video on what remains of the old Newcastle Line and discuss the reasons in that video.
@BeckhamStocks Жыл бұрын
@@TransportVlog ok
@NRLfanpage 2 жыл бұрын
Fun fact: I saw a new mariyung D set at Lithgow on my way to Coonabarabran
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
Cool! - That means they must have completed the tunnel widening!
@NRLfanpage 2 жыл бұрын
@@TransportVlog probably
@neilforbes416 2 жыл бұрын
23:13 The bus to Raymond Terrace turns right onto *HUNTER STREET WEST* with the Cambridge Hotel in the background, and to its left, the former home of the Newcastle Regional Museum with Wood Street running between them connecting Hunter Street West with Parry Street. To the right of where the bus exits is the turn-off to Tudor Street, going to Hamilton, then on to Broadmeadow and New Lambton.
@top40researcher31 Жыл бұрын
@neilforbes416 then it would turn on to lookout road
@Mediawatcher2023 5 ай бұрын
And the Port Stephens service goes via Mayfeild and Islington
@mshara1 9 ай бұрын
As someone from Strathfield in Sydney, I miss being able to catch a train right into the Newcastle CBD and go to the beach and restaurants. I'm not going make the effort of switching multiple forms of transport for a casual day out. Much easier to drive., especially as the highways have improved and are faster. Its unreal how silly they were in removing heavy-rail from the CBD. No European city would do that. Could you imagine if Sydney Central trains terminated in Newtown? or if NYC trains finished in New Jersey instead of Grand Central Station? Absurd.
@TransportVlog 9 ай бұрын
Yes it seemed like a silly idea to me at the time, but the rail line only had 3 or 4 trains an hour in the off-peak (as opposed to hundreds of trains coming into Sydney Central or Grand Central Station! At least with the tram, you have a service that is every 7-8 minutes now, although its only every 15 mins at weekends, which is a little poor.
@aussiejohn5835 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Paul. I am really impressed with this presentation but I must say that I was very much against this project when it was proposed many years ago. I just couldn't see the reasoning behind it especially when the tram route is less than 3klm long and The overall cost couldn't be justified. This video does show how impressive the project has been and I may even change my opinion. The fact that the bus interchange is not serviced by all the routes in the area is dumbfounding to me and I hope that changes in the near future. I didn't notice a taxi rank there either but maybe that is outside the interchange area. I hope they extend the tram to the hospital but the current system of charging at each station would make the trip very slow. I must say that I am impressed with the design but it needs to be fully utilised. There are no State Transit buses in Newcastle as they were privatised some time ago.
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
Hi John, Glad you enjoyed this video. The bus interchange does seem quite under utilised and I also hope that will change in the future. Yes there is a taxi rank. It's on Station Street close to the kiss and ride - see this link transportnsw.info/document/4993/newcastle-interchange-station-map-wcag.pdf. I'll need to do some further research on how the bus services work in this area. It looks like the NSW government may still set the timetable and routes which is something that was very common in the UK. I travelled down from Nelson Bay to film this video (as I was on holiday there) and I was quite impressed with the Port Stephens bus services. Thanks as always for your lovely comments!
@aussiejohn5835 2 жыл бұрын
@@TransportVlog Hi again Paul. Every bus company in NSW is contracted to TFNSW to provide a service. The routes and timetables are constructed by the individual companies and presented to TFNSW for approval prior to a contract being awarded or renewed. State Transit in Sydney must also comply with these contract requirements. This is the reason State Transit is being slowly dissolved because the current system means a government department is overseeing another department which is seen as a conflict of interest and the only way to resolve this is to "privatise" State Transit. Contrary to union spin State Transit is not being sold but their contract is being withdrawn and awarded to another operator. Theoretically this means all transport employees are employed by TFNSW.
@aussiejohn5835 2 жыл бұрын
@lwf51 Yes, very similar. I was in Perth on a delegation from Sydney to examine the ticketing system which we were going to purchase from Perth. I was at Causeway bus depot where they were showing us how it worked ( or didn't work) and I advised against the purchase because I could see how it could be misused. We bought the system and called it "Metro 10" and it was a disaster. I believe that depot is no longer there. I love Perth and if I had to leave Sydney I would be there in a heartbeat.
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
@@aussiejohn5835 Thanks John for explaining this. I'm now a little more wiser about what is going on here!
@aussiejohn5835 2 жыл бұрын
@@TransportVlog No worries Paul. I only touched on the reason for "privatisation" and the responsibility for the construction of timetables. The rules and requirements for the successful operation of a contract and the penalties for breaching a contract are also very interesting. There are certain KPI's that must be met by the operator which are also interesting as well as the fact that Rural contracts differ somewhat from the metropolitan contracts. I could go on forever because the process fascinates me and alarms me. The privatisation of the railway is also on the agenda for the same reasons, hence the Sydney Metro and its current expansion. Food for thought Paul.
@tr_games5376 2 жыл бұрын
Can u do South Coast line next at Kiama
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
Yes absolutely! - I actually had this planned for early July. I was going to stay in Wollongong for a couple days and do Kiama, Bomaderry and Port Kembla as part of the end of the line series and then the lockdown happened :-(.
@tr_games5376 2 жыл бұрын
@@TransportVlog so when will be next time u do it
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
@@tr_games5376 Probably early next year. I've got a lot of catching up to do on Sydney Metro and Parramatta Light Rail, so that will be top priority once the lockdown is over.
@tr_games5376 2 жыл бұрын
@@TransportVlog Did u hear that D set are now quiting
@user-xb6mv7ql9g 7 ай бұрын
2 years later it's the end of 2023 and these trains are still on testing and no passengers have travelled on them.
@TransportVlog 7 ай бұрын
Yes I know! These trains have been on test since I started Transport Vlog in late 2020!
@EricYu1 3 ай бұрын
@@TransportVlogthese trains were meant to be in service Replacing the v sets and the OSCar H set to replace the K set
@ethans-dk4bk Жыл бұрын
D Sets Also Be 8 Car Trains
@TransportVlog Жыл бұрын
Yes I guess they can if you put two 4 car sets together.
@game-azing Жыл бұрын
11:35 Why on earth would a train driver do that!?
@jren1425 2 жыл бұрын
NSW is living in year 2200 whilst VIC is still in the 1900s. Everything in this video is better than VIC equivalent hahaha
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
Melbourne still has an extensive tram system, which Sydney regrets removing now!
@HenryMidfields 2 жыл бұрын
@@TransportVlog Sadly, I don't know if it makes up for the sorry state of the services of the trains in Melbourne (*) and especially the lack of good bus services (and especially connecting bus services from stations) there... Their bicycle lanes are admittedly better though. * This was at least when I lived there until 2012 - there was at least one part of Melb's network that was 5+ mins late, and most were at 40mins frequency outside rush periods. I remember Sydney's City Circle looking just as bad when I first visited in 2003, but I was pleasantly surprised when the trains arrived mostly on-time - and now have min 15 min frequency almost everywhere even on weekends - since when I started to live in Sydney in 2013.
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
@@HenryMidfields Yes it's great having the 15 minute off-peak frequency on the majority of Sydney Trains lines. I believe Melbourne is getting some new trains. I'm hoping to get there for a few days this year. I'm keen to do a video on the different Melbourne train types and perhaps some end of the line videos too.
@liljrae9684 2 жыл бұрын
wow didnt know the new trains were running on the CCN line! will be a shame to see the V set go :(
@jamesfrench7299 2 жыл бұрын
We should count ourselves fortunate they've remained this long. NSW likes new things to show what they're "achieving". New York still run 1960s stock in the meanwhile. It's about good upkeep.
@liljrae9684 2 жыл бұрын
@@jamesfrench7299 they remind me of the ICE and EMU trains in Brisbane which are also in the process of being withdrawn. I've only been a NSW resident for a couple of years the but V-Set are so comfy! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fN1_f911srjbnKs.html
@jamesfrench7299 2 жыл бұрын
@@liljrae9684 They were mind blowing when newer in the 80s. They originally came with double glazed windows with gold mirror glass outer layer. They were eerily silent as they accelerated away from rest. It felt like you were traveling in a luxury car like an executive. They were outstanding. They have been allowed to slowly be downgraded, but the refurbishment programme with the purple seating and new carpeting brought back that feel and helped to mostly restore that silent running. There were no ferals traveling in them either when I rode them in the 80s. PS those ICE trains have the same sound as our V sets with the cam motors. If you close your eyes you think it's the same train. Sad they are going. Glad you got to experience the V sets. Hard to believe the first batch came out in 1977 (all withdrawn). There was a couple of early trains like the V sets in 1970 but were known as U sets. Outwardly identical to the untrained eye but with a few minor differences, but different interior fit out (not reminiscent of an airplane fuselage like the later ones) and problematic mechanicals.
@liljrae9684 2 жыл бұрын
@@jamesfrench7299 yep I've read up alot about fleet since I moved down here. The v set is definitely my fav! Those ICE trains up here originally used to run between Brisbane and Rockhampton, some 630km. Did the trip all the time when I was a kid so I think that's why I fell in love with the v sets down here. Id have to say the EMUs in Brisbane are still my all time favorites, they are extremely loud haha, going through a tunnel in one would almost deafen you! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a7GVfdWAz5mnm4U.html
@jamesfrench7299 2 жыл бұрын
@@liljrae9684 I watched the entire clip (in two parts). They're a screamer aren't they! They are geared lower than the V sets but pretty sure they share the same traction equipment components. Quiet carriage was a bit of a stretch lol. Such rural scenery for a suburban looking EMU to run in, especially the end just before reaching the destination. How surreal it was to my eyes. I liked the sheds with the new rolling stock that's been beset by extreme delays in getting them into service. Hope they're sorted. These have purple seating too. A lot of people dislike the purple seats that replaced the green ones in the V sets, but I personally was sick of the green seating. It was time for a change and I think it was uncharacteristically daring of normally staid NSW to try something a bit radical like that. I think they gave the interiors a needed change. The seat design is the same, so their renowned comfort wasn't lost. It could have been a lot worse. The later batches of V sets about 1984 -on actually got the best seats of all, orange with cloth inserts in the middle. They later replaced them all with green ones across the board which was a shame.
@Mediawatcher2023 6 ай бұрын
Originally to be named Wickham Transport Interchange, in December 2015, Transport for NSW lodged a proposal with the Geographical Names Board of New South Wales to have the station name changed to Newcastle Interchange.[7][8] This was confirmed in December 2016.
@TransportVlog 6 ай бұрын
Yes, Newcastle Interchange is a good name, especially for tourists and people less familiar with the Newcastle area.
@Mediawatcher2023 2 ай бұрын
@@TransportVlog Newcastle Interchange is a better name rather wickham
@lundsweden 2 жыл бұрын
The driver was probably tooting to say hi. If we do this while driving a car, I think we can lose 1 demerit point!
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
Yes possibly! - It seemed like a friendly toot!
@lundsweden 2 жыл бұрын
@@TransportVlog By the way, I'm also in Newcastle. Did you know that once a year there is a steam train that goes into Carrington? I think it is around October (should go on it this year!).
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
@@lundsweden No I didn't know that. I'll keep a look out for that!
@louistrainvlog3429 2 жыл бұрын
What do you mean end of the Newcastle line what do you mean is it no more lines comeing out not be yes I hope not a is it going to be closed or is it going to be close for few days the old line use to be train to Newcastle station but it is now light rail is d set now in servise is it going to be closed no I hope not thank you I hope not closed
@DaleDix 2 жыл бұрын
It's the light rail now that's all. No more tracks.
@utareangara5529 2 жыл бұрын
Why on earth they got rid of the OLD main Newcastle station and stopped the line where it is now. It's not even Newcastle >:(
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
Its a long story, but if you google it, you'll find lots of people that were passionately for and against this change! If you also read the comments in my Newcastle Light Rail (Rear of Tram) video, you'll see a good mix of views there too.
@redzenith5227 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. I will say however that I think the light rail project was completely pointless, as the trainline already went in the same direction before they destroyed it. The original Newcastle station already had a bus interchange, and it will never be the same again. It just sits there, a mere remnant of what it once was.
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! - It was a very controversial scheme, and if you look through the comments, you'll see plenty of debate on the pros and cons of this project.
@tehn00b91 2 жыл бұрын
8:34 yeah that didn’t happen
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
LOL! - perhaps it will be "towards the end of 2022" instead - or maybe 2023, or even 2024!
@ethans-dk4bk Жыл бұрын
Where are the K sets. The K sets were running on the Central Coast And Newcastle Line Shuttles from Newcastle to Gosford, Wyong, Morriset, Fassifern Etc. So Why K sets were Withdrawn on the Newcastle Line. Where Newcastle K sets Replaced By H 55 the Newest Oscar into Service since December 2012. Or For Conversion.
@top40researcher31 Жыл бұрын
@ethans-dk4bk the K sets are now retired replaced by the oscar fleet
@TransportVlog Жыл бұрын
Hi Ethan, as @top40researcher31 says, they were withdrawn a few years ago. Not sure why.
@top40researcher31 Жыл бұрын
@@TransportVlog K sets are still running its the S sets that have retired
@user-ys4lg3wd9c Жыл бұрын
Not a proper interchange ; most buses do not use it and No Ferry connection.3 platforms is definitely not enough for this city;
@neilforbes416 2 жыл бұрын
The tram stops are wrongly named in three locations: 1) Western end is Wickham, 2) the second-last eastern stop is Market Street and 3) the last stop is Pacific Park. Newcastle Beach is still 500-to-600 metres further east along Scott Street or slightly closer if you cut through Pacific Park toward Telford Street(which no longer goes all the way from Scott Street to Shortland Esplanade and is now just parking spaces). The Wharf(as I'm a republican, I'm *loathe* to call it "Queen's Wharf" lies across the former rail corridor from the tram stop to the north, and westward from the former level crossing that used to exist at that point. The tram stop is right at Market Street.
@top40researcher31 Жыл бұрын
@neilforbes416 the crown street stop which is 237 hunter street is only 61 metres from crown street so ot should be on the corner of hunter and crown as crown is not a very long street
@top40researcher31 Жыл бұрын
@neiforbes416 Light rail transit (LRT) is a form of passenger urban rail transit characterized by a combination of tram and rapid transit features. While its rolling stock is more similar to a traditional tram, it operates at a higher capacity and speed, and often on an exclusive right-of-way.
@Mediawatcher2023 9 ай бұрын
@neilforbes416 if the stop is at Newcastle Beach it be on the Shortland Esplanade.
@Mediawatcher2023 2 ай бұрын
what is wrong with the name Queens whalf
@neilforbes416 2 ай бұрын
@@Mediawatcher2023 The word "Queens"! Just call the place *The Wharf* and have done with it!
@firstfreeone 5 ай бұрын
Please pronounce this city as NEWCARSLE, the correct pronunciation.
@waynegodfrey6468 2 жыл бұрын
What a waste trains used to go all the way into Newcastle. A backward step indeed.
@neilforbes416 2 жыл бұрын
21:15 Maitland Road is *NOT* behind you! What *IS* behind you is *HUNTER STREET WEST!*
@top40researcher31 Жыл бұрын
@Neilforbes416 it would change into maitland road over the bridg
@neilforbes416 Жыл бұрын
@@top40researcher31 The bridge itself is neutral. Hunter Street ends before the bridge and Maitland Road begins after the bridge is crossed.
@top40researcher31 Жыл бұрын
@@neilforbes416 yes the bridge divides it
@Mediawatcher2023 9 ай бұрын
@neilforbes416 and the Cambridge Hotel right behind him.
@Mediawatcher2023 6 ай бұрын
@@neilforbes416 the bridge would act as a transition from Hunter Street to Mailtand Road
@ethans-dk4bk Жыл бұрын
The Train that i hate the Most is the V sets, Because, they are getting too old. And i think the Air Conditiong on a V set will Blow Up. And K sets are my most hated because they stink and Getting old, and they have Chains in the Ganways.
@TransportVlog Жыл бұрын
Hi Ethan, They are all different, and I don't dislike any of them. My least favourite are probably the Tangara's and that's mainly due to poor window visibility on many (but not all) of them.
@neilforbes416 2 жыл бұрын
20:00 That's *NOT* Maitland Road! It is *Hunter Street West* as the *oh-so-ugly* parking station and bus stop are on the Newcastle side of the boundary with Wickham. Maitland Road does *NOT* begin until you've driven over the bridge across the rail line at the south-western corner of Wickham.
@top40researcher31 Жыл бұрын
@neilforbes416 thats correct
@Mediawatcher2023 2 ай бұрын
@neilforbes416 Maitland Road starts where the former picture theatre was on the corner where Baumont Street is.
@neilforbes416 2 ай бұрын
@@Mediawatcher2023 *WRONG!!!* Maitland Road starts at the foot of the bridge after you come across it to get over the rail line. That part of the road cuts across the south-western corner of Wickham near he park. To be clearer, the bridge itself has no name, but on its eastern approach is where Hunter Street, Newcastle ends and its western approach is where Maitland Road begins, at that south-western corner of Wickham.
@Mediawatcher2023 2 ай бұрын
@@neilforbes416 yes i just checked with google maps
@Joe-jd4pn 2 жыл бұрын
There is no Newcassle. The new light rail has destroyed the Newcastle CBD. The bus intercahange is unusable.
@jamesfrench7299 2 жыл бұрын
All for the developers. Result of corruption.
@Joe-jd4pn 2 жыл бұрын
@@jamesfrench7299 The developers have made millions and Newcastle CBD is unusable.
@jamesfrench7299 2 жыл бұрын
@@Joe-jd4pn parasites that's all they are.
@peterbreis5407 Жыл бұрын
No expense is ever spared in making public transport more expensive, inconvenient, slow and difficult to negotiate. The Train went right into the heart of Newcastle, no need to interchange and drag your bags onto another means of transport. The cronies of the NSW LNP got a lot of taxpayer's money thrown at making a good experience sh!t.
@top40researcher31 Жыл бұрын
@peterBbreis5407 the Newcastle line was made redundant by the goverment in 2012 due to low passenger service As part of its plans to revitalise the Newcastle central business district, the Newcastle railway line was closed east of Hamilton on 25 December 2014 to allow construction of the Newcastle Light Rail line.[1][2][3] Included in the project was a transport interchange.[4
@peterbreis5407 Жыл бұрын
@@top40researcher31 B.S. The Newcastle line is the same line between Sydney/Maitland to Newcastle except it no longer terminates in the centre of Newcastle, They cut it short at huge expense and replaced it with a much slower but ridiculously short Light Rail that forces people to get out of the train and wait for an alternative connection. Idiot's Transport Planning at its worst.
@neilforbes416 2 жыл бұрын
You keep referring to Hunter Street West as Maitland Road and I've already told you *TWICE* that it's Hunter Street West. You *DON'T* get onto Maitland Road until you've crossed the bridge over the rail line at the western end of Hunter Street. And a short distance east of that bridge is which goes south to Hamilton. For your ignorance you've earned a *THUMBS-DOWN* from me and I won't bother watching any more of your videos!
@TransportVlog 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comments Neil. I'm not a local (like you), but judging my the positive comments from other viewers, it seems like most people enjoyed this video, even if they didn't agree with this controversial scheme.
@neilforbes416 2 жыл бұрын
@@TransportVlog If you come to Newcastle to make videos like this *DO YOUR RESEARCH FIRST!* If you *had* done so, you would see that *Hunter Street* runs westward from Pacific Street for approximately 6-to-8 kilometres to where it terminates at the bridge across the rail line, Then after crossing the bridge, are you on Maitland Road, which takes you briefly across Wickham, then to Islington, then Tighes Hill, then Mayfield. The road then continues on as part of the New England Highway through Sandgate and Hexham and on to East Maitland, then Maitland itself and beyond. I gave you the 56 thumbs-down emoticons because you *deserved them!*
@top40researcher31 Жыл бұрын
@@neilforbes416 you're a bit harsh aren't you and giving transportVlog a thumbs down wont make any difference
@top40researcher31 Жыл бұрын
@@TransportVlog my apologies on my behalf Neil gets very offended as he was born and raised in Newcastle but you done your research very well keep up the good work
@TransportVlog Жыл бұрын
@@top40researcher31 Thanks Neil, I know from the comments that my videos are high quality and well researched, so I tend to ignore the occasional negative comment. I can remove them, but I rarely do, as it's good for viewers to see both positive and negative comments.
@neilforbes416 2 жыл бұрын
Point 1) The Interchange is located in the suburb of *Wickham* with the now defunct Civic station and Newcastle terminus further along but inaccessible due to the track being ripped up in a wanton and treasonous act of state government *VANDALISM!* Point 2) It is a *Tramway,* not light rail, and a piss-poor excuse for one, with those *dinky-toy* trams running on a track that's less than three kilometres in length and foist upon the city as a totally inadequate replacement for the perfectly-good rail service we lost on Xmas night in 2014.
@top40researcher31 Жыл бұрын
The design for the new interchange was released by Transport for NSW in July 2015. Originally to be named Wickham Transport Interchange, in December 2015 Transport for NSW lodged a proposal with the Geographical Names Board of New South Wales to have the station name changed to *Newcastle Interchange.* This was confirmed in December 2016.
@neilforbes416 Жыл бұрын
@@top40researcher31 It should've been *refused!* The station(monstrosity) is located just inside the boundary on the Wickham side thereof, so should've retained the name Wickham.
@top40researcher31 Жыл бұрын
@@neilforbes416 they moved the boundary by 200 metres
@neilforbes416 Жыл бұрын
@@top40researcher31 The boundary between Newcastle and Wickham is where it always has been. The now-gone level crossing boom gate on the Newcastle side of the rail line(when it still existed) sat on the boundary line.
@top40researcher31 Жыл бұрын
@@neilforbes416 they moved the boundary on the otherside of station street by 190 metres so that street is now part of newcastle
@neilforbes416 2 жыл бұрын
14:01 This is because these *stupid little dinky-toy trams* don't even have a proper battery to power them, nor do they have the proper overhead wire to supply constant power to them. Instead they have a "capacitor" to store power that has to be topped up at each of the stops between Pacific Park and Wickham. Whoever designed this system really *fucked up badly!*
@top40researcher31 Жыл бұрын
@neilforbes416 newcastle is really messed up
@top40researcher31 Жыл бұрын
2neilforbes416 your mayor Jeff Mcloy that's who
@Mediawatcher2023 5 ай бұрын
@neilforbes416 One of the not-so-attractive hallmarks of an electrically powered railway system of any type is the overhead live wiring that connects to the rolling stock below. It’s a trade-off if people are satisfied with a transport system that’s run this way, but thanks to a new and innovative system that’s set to be installed in Newcastle’s light rail network, those overhead wires could become a thing of the past. In a new scheme to make Newcastle the only city in Australia with a majority wire free light rail system, New South Wales Minister for Transport and Infrastructure revealed that the city’s light rail vehicles will be fitted with on-board energy storage. Transport for NSW said the removal of the “spider-web” of overhead wires was to ‘preserve the city’s heritage’ and was part of a suite of upgrades that will include more public open space. Mr Constance said this is a game changer for the urban amenity and sustainability of Newcastle light rail, which has been the impetus for the complete revitalisation of the city. “Implementing world class light rail technology aligns with our plans for Newcastle to become a major university town and a city known for cutting-edge research and innovation,” Mr Constance said. He said removing the overhead wires will preserve the aesthetics of Newcastle’s heritage architecture and its unique character as light rail breathes new life into the city centre. Minister for Planning Anthony Roberts said the suite of urban amenity upgrades will allow more open space for outdoor dining, street trees and will connect light rail customers with new activity precincts including Darby Plaza and Civic Link. “We’re improving the experience of being in and moving around this great city,” Mr Roberts said. Mr Constance and Mr Roberts thanked the Parliamentary Secretary for the Hunter, Scot MacDonald, who has advocated for the changes on behalf of the people of Newcastle.
@neilforbes416 5 ай бұрын
@@Mediawatcher2023 Love it or hate it, overhead wiring is the most effective way of providing power to trams or trains(the loco, that is). It means not having to put in a third rail to carry the voltage as the power supply circuit has the negative polarity in the overhead wire and the positive in the rails(voltage runs from negative to positive pole).
@Mediawatcher2023 5 ай бұрын
@@neilforbes416 The downside is overhead lines may be adversely affected by strong winds causing wires to swing. Power storms can knock the power out with lightning strikes on systems with overhead wires, stopping trains following a power surge.
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