10 days, 7100km train journey across Australia, Cairns to Perth by rail

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10 days, 7100km train journey across Australia, Cairns to Perth by rail

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This is my ultimate guide to train travel in Australia. I spent 10 days in late June to travel over 7100km from Cairns to Perth via Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and Adelaide.
Cairns is the north-most railway station in Australia that is still regularly served by a government-run long-distance not-for-profit passenger train, and Perth is the western end of Australia’s standard gauge rail network. I would like to summarise and compare the different passenger trains in Australia in one video before I move on and show you the train journeys in other parts of the world. I hope you will enjoy the video. Let's go!
This video was filmed from 25 June to 30 July.
Day 1
00:00 Intro - Cairns, QLD
02:00 Spirit of Queensland train overview
07:38 Spirit of Queensland Railbed Cairns to Brisbane
Day 2
17:07 Sofitel Brisbane Central
Day 3
18:19 NSW TrainLink coach Brisbane to Casino
23:30 NSW XPT train overview
29:33 NSW XPT First Class Sleeper Casino to Sydney
Day 4
36:56 Travelodge Hotel Hurstville Sydney
Day 5
38:38 NSW Xplorer train overview
42:50 NSW Xplorer train Economy Class Sydney to Canberra
48:10 Deco Hotel Canberra
Day 6
50:20 V/Line coach Canberra to Wodonga
54:52 V/Line N set train First Class Wodonga to Melbourne
01:04:16 Oaks Melbourne South Yarra Suites
Day 7
01:06:20 the Overland train overview
01:10:35 the Overland train Red Premium Melbourne to Adelaide
Day 8 - 10
01:20:04 Indian Pacific Gold Twin Adelaide to Perth
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@RoryDing Жыл бұрын

40:13 Xplorer speed is 145km/h, not 90, apologies

@lukeyoung4635 Жыл бұрын

you think that’s a big trip to make well how about this Germany had a Artillery gun so big it could be seen from high up in the sky during world war 2 known as the Gustav

@Fan-ix4eh Жыл бұрын

@tiatamara11 Жыл бұрын

90 miles an hour.

@TCFan25 Жыл бұрын

Just curious, why do you advise the viewers to skip certain segments featuring meat dishes? Just find it rather odd 🤔

@bobbrewer5182 Жыл бұрын

@@TCFan25 because there are strange people in the world who are offended by the sight of delicious meat products.

@douglasseter8804 Жыл бұрын

As a United States viewer, I greatly appreciate you providing context about the South Australia government not participating in long-distance rail. I would not have understood that from looking at a map. Also, I greatly enjoy the details about meal service and station stops. Those details give me a far greater vicarious experience than merely seeing the train equipment and passing scenery.

@matthewcullen1298 Жыл бұрын

Hopefully you might visit our great country someday mate. It has some amazing places to visit and most Aussies are reasonably friendly to visitors if they are friendly and approachable

@SamSitar Жыл бұрын

railbed should be an option on single overnight routes like the lakeshore limited.

@lukeyoung4635 Жыл бұрын

One reason I want to visit USA is to see galaxy edge and also If you decide to travel from Cairn’s to Brisbane I’d highly recommend the railbed seat definitely worth buying one and also I had to do the booking six weeks ahead of travel on this train location is Car B and C and also yes I have been on this train before

@JackKramme Жыл бұрын

As a disabled person I really appreciate you taking the time to mention accessibility options.

@bec9696 Жыл бұрын

For as long as I can remember, my dad has been wanting to do this trip. I've just booked a 10 day trip for them for their 45th anniversary next year. I definitely gave a yelp with the price, but it is a once in a lifetime experience - and my dad deserves it! Thank you for sharing our beautiful country

@selwynosborne4895 Жыл бұрын

OK, Rory... You are now the Scone King as well as the Meat Pie King. Love it! Your resolve to cover both catered First and buffet car menus where both are available is much appreciated.

@RoryDing Жыл бұрын

Haha thank you 😂😊

@HGCUPCAKES Жыл бұрын

Haha so true! After watching this I really want a meat pie… YUM❤😂

@heathertruskinger6214 Жыл бұрын

Wow, Rory. I bet you were happy to get home, and sleep in your own bed , after such a trip ! Thanks for showing us all how to do this journey by rail

@RoryDing Жыл бұрын

Haha I was really happy when I finally arrived Perth!! I napped at my hotel for the whole day 😅😅😅

@niennaserena4057 Жыл бұрын

Hi Rory, it was really amazing to meet you in Sydney when we were waiting to board the very same Indian Pacific train you filmed in the video. Ever since you hinted about this video we couldn't wait to see it come out. This was an epic journey - I had planned a similar journey but in reverse then catching the Ghan from north to south. Great video as always!

@RoryDing Жыл бұрын

Thank you Nienna! It was great to meet you too! Hope you enjoyed your ride to Perth 😁

@hayleyemma7953 Жыл бұрын

Adore the work you put in these videos! So informative but enjoyable. The time flew by! I love how accommodating the staff are in letting you film all the extra details. Hope you enjoyed your journey!

@neilmansfield8329 Жыл бұрын

This is a great train

@matthewmassarotti2596 6 ай бұрын

every time i watch your video traveling from cairns to perth it reminds me of a gentleman did back in 1962

@endoftheline774 Жыл бұрын

I think this is your longest video yet! Well done. It looked like a great journey.

@RoryDing Жыл бұрын

My Ghan video is 5 mins longer than this one. 😁😁 And thank you ☺️

@Thesenseiformerlyknownas Жыл бұрын

The amount of detail and information in these videos is second to none. I've done the Sydney to Mackay & Sydney to Adelaide trips in the past but these longer ones are definitely on my future list. Great work as always, Rory.

@RoryDing Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@Melchior171 Жыл бұрын

I do recall, when I lived in Canberra more than 5 years ago and travelled to Sydney and Brisbane by train semi-regularly, that there was a row of seats on the Xplorer sets that had a power point for the cleaners to plug in a vacuum cleaner - that seat is highly sought after because the power was generally understood to be stable enough to charge a phone on! I also have made quite successful use of the 'shaver-only' power points on the XPT, and Sunlander (prior to its retirement) which included, at most ambitious, an XBox 360 and HDMI monitor (with 3.5mm jack and headphones) in a private sleeper cabin (with a good surge protector, of course).

@TheALIMARS Жыл бұрын

Hi Rory. Thank You. Wonderful video and don’t be afraid for such a long video. That 1 he and a half went really quickly. Keep up the good work!!!

@aussiejohn5835 Жыл бұрын

Hi Rory, what an amazing adventure this is and very encouraging especially for those of us who love train travel. I absolutely appreciate the work you have undertaken to bring this presentation to the world. The narration is easily understood and informative as well as enjoyable. The videos you produce are professional and world class and you should be extremely proud of them. Thank you Rory and I look forward to your next presentation.

@RoryDing Жыл бұрын

Thank you John 😊

@aussiejohn5835 Жыл бұрын

@@RoryDing You're very welcome Rory

@coleenbrennen487 Жыл бұрын

Loved you video Rory! I discovered your videos back in February and since have booked the Indian Pacific , Sydney to Adelaide for next year and also Longreach to Brisbane on Spirit of the Outback ! Before seeing your videos I had no idea there were so many train options around Australia!

@RoryDing Жыл бұрын

Thank you Coleen! I hope you'll enjoy your trips next year! ☺☺

@Alte_Seele Жыл бұрын

Ein superschönes Video! Da es ja "so kurz" ist, musste ich es einen Tag aufbewahren um es in Ruhe zu genießen. Mach weiter so, Rory!

@catherineallen6024 Жыл бұрын

Wir haben unser Sonntag Nachmittag damit verbracht - und sehr kurzweilig war's auch!

@ivyengee Жыл бұрын

My partner and I are massive fans of your videos! Soo much work would've gone into this and it's really paid off. What a splendid journey it looked like and I'm glad it was quite an experience for you.

@RoryDing Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Glad you like my videos 😁😁😁

@lesliemckay2835 Жыл бұрын

How good was that! A long video, but worth every minute. Thank you so much.

@RoryDing Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! 😁

@gingerkeith Жыл бұрын

Rory you are amazing!! The amount of work you put into a video, editing and replying to comments is really commendible. And as somebody with mobility issue's my day is so much more enjoyable. THANK'S 😊 😊

@RoryDing Жыл бұрын

Thank you Keith!! Glad you enjoyed the video😊

@axan50transportproductions Жыл бұрын

This video is FIRE! I have no words to say about it. Absolutely brilliant.

@RoryDing Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@michaelhall8586 Жыл бұрын

We just came back from a holiday in Brisbane. It was heaven! Great video!

@Wolfennsteinn Жыл бұрын

Rory is back. Rory is back 🎉🎉🎉🎉

@RoryDing Жыл бұрын

I never left! It just took me a bit to edit this video 😁😅

@wehtam4807 Жыл бұрын

I haven't even watched the video yet, I'm about to, but it is so good to see you back Rory. I can't wait to see you international train journeys.

@firdyk Жыл бұрын

Wonderful vlog thank you Rory for all your hard work in putting it together

@RoryDing Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching 😊

@Mel-jh3sz Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love all of your video's Rory so you can make them as long as you like. In fact that is part of the appeal because I get very relaxed watching them and I feel like I'm there with you. If you made them any shorter I feel like you would miss that experience. Thank you for another amazing video! A++ as always! One last thing, if you're ever interested in doing another type of review other than trains I am really interested in our Paddle Steamers on the Murray River and noticed that the Murray Princess has accommodation on board so maybe you could do a review on that later down the track. Happy travels my friend! 😊

@RoryDing Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the suggestion, I’ll see if I have time in the future 😊

@Alexander_Dunn Жыл бұрын

1:03:00 if anything, Vlocity seats are worse than Economy class on the N class. The seats are back-breakingly uncomfortable on a 4 hour trip like Albury to Melbourne and don't recline. Legroom is also worse.

@Tbpker22 Жыл бұрын

This is quite an adventure, Rory, thank you for taking us along!

@mce_AU Жыл бұрын

Epic video Rory, in both running time and content. Well done, great coverage. I understand your lustful desire for scones, jam and cream so don't worry about that. Cheers mate, keep up the good work.

@ballsrocketry5179 Жыл бұрын

Oh, how much did I enjoy this video? AMAZING!!! You did the epic journey justice! I can't wait to see more on the Adelaide to Perth leg!!

@yvonne548 Жыл бұрын

Don’t worry about being long. I love every single minute. Great job as always.

@lonesock7572 Жыл бұрын

I love your reviews Rory! Those 1.5 hours just flew by, I honestly would love a 2+ hour vid of your journeys if you ever felt like doing one

@RoryDing Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😅 long videos are hard to edit, but if I find the need to create a 2 hour vid one day, I will 😁

@clay9185 Жыл бұрын

What a thorough & informative video Rory, very enjoyable. After watching this I’ve got to travel from Cairns to Brisbane. Your knowledge on all things relevant to the trip is first class. You’re my go to guy on any information required for long service train trips which I love to do. Thanks again for the informative videos. Safe travels…

@RoryDing Жыл бұрын

Thank you Clay! Glad you find my videos useful ☺️☺️

@clay9185 Жыл бұрын

@@RoryDing yes Rory so impressed with your video on the Spirit Of Queensland I’ve booked the same seat/bed you travelled on for November. You made it seem so enticing.. lol… Thanks again, I really look forward to your videos, your detail & knowledge is amazing. Safe travels Rory..

@tamworthtrainnut285 Жыл бұрын

The whole rail line from Joppa Junction to Canberra station is all TOW (Train Order Working) which means that a special computer system and special paper forms are used for train movements between Joppa Junction and Canberra, same thing between Orange and Dubbo, Werris Creek and Armidale and Junee and Griffith

@Mattb81 9 ай бұрын

When I used to regularly run on that line it was electric staff - my second favourite system of safeworking!

@michaelhart3410 Жыл бұрын

One of the highlights of my day today was seeing you uploaded a new vid! I thoroughly enjoyed it. I could never bear sitting on a train that long, haha, so appreciate you reviewing the train trips for me.

@RoryDing Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Glad you like my videos 😄

@HGCUPCAKES Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love watching your videos. I feel as though I’ve travelled on the train with you. Thank you for the detailed information you provide. It’s brilliant! And I love the honesty! Thank you for showing Australia for the awesome country it is 💕 The Deco hotel was absolutely brilliant! And I LOVE the empty fridge! The hotel literally understands travellers needs! ❤

@catherineallen6024 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting your full, epic train journey! The information about which trains to take, what to avoid and how the rolling stock is changing were super interesting - and that behind-the-scenes look at the kitchen - simply great!! I hope that you can come to Germany and try out some of our trains (or the Austrian NightJets).

@becsterbrisbane6275 Жыл бұрын

I took a holiday up to Cairns from Brisbane during the pandemic in September 2021- got the train back to Roma Street. Really enjoyed it, however I was stuck in the seats all night and it was quite uncomfortable. Given I work in a job where every minute is monitored however I really really enjoyed just ambling all the way back to Brisbane without any time worries. And commiserations for having to get the bus down the Casino!!

@Foolish_Paul_Australia Жыл бұрын

Great video Rory. 🙂 This is a trip I wouldn't mind doing one day so it was perfect for me. Thanks. 🙂

@irelandkid21 Жыл бұрын

I once had the lemon myrtle chicken when I went to Canberra on the Xplorer, and it was so good! It was good to hear that you also liked it!

@marko1855 Жыл бұрын

Rory. I am looking forward to watching this epic video … have to plan time to watch it in one go. Really like your work, and wondered what happened, now I know - Filming and editing this epic project. Creating a new genre for KZfaq. Hats off to you.

@tomv8952 Жыл бұрын

This is fantastic Rory, thank you so much for uploading!

@freedomflight747 Жыл бұрын

What an amazing video. I was glued to it for the entire time!!! Hoping to see some more soon - thanks so much

@BinkBricks Жыл бұрын

Stunning video Rory. I never got bored during the whole 1.25hr video and found this trip almost to be a bit of a recap of what you have done on your channel so far. My favourite trip out of them all would easily have to be the Indian Pacific but the Overland didn't look too bad either. Overall Rory I really enjoyed this video and can't wait for the full Adelaide to Perth Indian Pacific review!

@RoryDing Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊 I just think it would be good to link these train rides together so viewers know what train I’m talking about without having to refer to my older videos 😁

@FlashingPondue 5 ай бұрын

your content is very relaxing, thank you for putting so much effort into it, i think ive binged your entire channel haha. Im looking forward to more content from you

@littlemiss_76 Жыл бұрын

What a adventure Rory. I really like the lengthy videos I can sit and relax and watch your trip. Next time I will have to watch the video eating a meat pie. Congrats on your engagement.

@RoryDing Жыл бұрын

Thank you Leah ☺️

@tamworthtrainnut285 Жыл бұрын

Platforms 14 and 15 at Central are being rebuilt to be used by passenger trains alongside with the Sydney Metro

@kristypaul8067 Жыл бұрын

What an adventure you had rory thanks for taking us with you

@RoryDing Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching 😊

@slypig24 2 ай бұрын

Wow, what a great review. I'm Australia and you showed me many things about our rail travel that I did not know. I will definitely bebooking the Indian Pacific train after seeing your trip. Thanks from Melbourne.

@imsitting Жыл бұрын

Amazing, Rory! It was great to see you with my sisters in Sydney as we were waiting to board the Indian-Pacific - the same one quickly in the middle of this video :)

@RoryDing Жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺️ hope you have enjoyed your trip to Perth!

@LEMMYLEMON Жыл бұрын

It is always a good day when Rory uploads :)

@RoryDing Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😁😁

@nickstransportvlogs Жыл бұрын

A VERY nice one Rory! I hoped you had a great trip from Northern Queensland to all the way to Western Australia. 2:00 - I tried seeing the Diesel Tilt Train back in April when I was up in Cairns for a week, sadly I didn’t and it was replaced by coaches due to flooding at some parts of the North Coast Line. I heard that the passengers went on board the electric Tilt Train at Rockhampton after a long trip on a bus! 24:34 - Yep, sometimes private companies and government-owned ones don’t like working with interstate government operators. 23:15 - It was also served by XPT services to Murwillumbah prior to Carr replacing it with a slow coaches and sadly the line is getting ripped up for another one of those crappy bike trails… 🙄 35:45 - Well, seems like I’ll be taking a plane instead! 😑 46:55 - I think there was a proposal to extend the line from Bombala to Orbost, VIC. However, that didn’t eventuate with Bombala closing in ‘86 beyond Cooma, the same with Orbost to all the way beyond Bairnsdale a year later… 51:35 - Oh trust me, I’ve never went into my allocated seat on a reserved coach service once! Most times the driver / staff would care. Some little times, they don’t. 55:00 - ARTC isn’t doing such a great job at maintaining the track ever since the track was converted to standard gauge. 56:08 - Quite pathetic they were introduced a month too early. And now that they were introduced into service, lots of disadvantages have appeared: No way to walk through two units because they’re fixed three-car sets shown at 1:02:40, two buffets requiring more staff, if one was open, you’d have to get off and then get on to purchase something from the open buffet in the other unit, etc. And to me, they’re more of a backwards step than an improvement. 1:02:16 - The 707 ones are at Ettamogah, as there’s no SG access to Newport Workshops. And there are some owned by the Seymour Railway Heritage Centre as well. And the 707 ones had been vandalised recently. 😡 1:04:00 - Oh hey, it was nice seeing that tour! I was on the Tait from North Melbourne to Lilydale, it was a nice trip, not gonna lie! The steam train only ran as far as Upper Ferntree Gully, this was because of clearance issues between Upwey and Belgrave, only X’Trapolis sets and Comeng sets as well were able to run beyond Upwey. Back on the 8th of May, one of the five carriages during a shuttles tour hit a loose stanchion, causing the rest of the shuttles to be cancelled and leaving the carriages at Ringwood with the steam locomotives heading back to Newport. A few days later, a V/Line N Class locomotive (N470 “City of Wangaratta”) was sent to collect the carriages and return them to Newport, it’s not everyday you see an N Class locomotive on the Burnley Group! 1:17:32 - What you saw there was a former Bluebird railcar, most of them I think were converted into crew cars and some are preserved. 1:24:15 - Now, I’m wanting to visit WA. As I’ve never been there ever in my life! Once again, magnificent video!

@RoryDing Жыл бұрын

Love your comments and added information!! Thanks for watching 😁😁😁

@kathleenharsha6504 Жыл бұрын

Terrific video Rory. I did the Indian-Pacific from Sydney to Perth in November 2019. Really enjoyable .I am leaving for Adelaide (via Sydney) from the US in just 10 days. I am taking a tour which starts on the Ghan to Alice Springs and then becomes a coach tour for several days exploring the region. I'm really excited about my trip, except for the long miserable flight. I am hoping to return in January 2024 so I can do the Great Southern. Again, a terrific video.

@riaanvanrooyen6916 7 ай бұрын

I love you're videos. You are precise and a real tourist guide. Greetings from Capetown ZA

@momokokora6160 Жыл бұрын

I have been waiting for your reviews Rory, and your videos never disappointed me and they are so interesting to watch!! Thanks for another informative and amazing review, you are the best :)

@RoryDing Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@tonyreimann Жыл бұрын

I always look forward to your videos Rory and this didn’t disappoint. I too like the longer length but appreciate you must have to put in a huge amount of work to edit it. Thanks for this one and roll on the next one 😀

@RoryDing Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Longer ones are very hard to edit, but I’m glad you enjoyed it 😁☺️

@maureen8966 Жыл бұрын

Hi Rory really pleased you have a new video out. Really enjoyed video of all the different trains.and was nice to see all the scenery along the way. Thank you. Hope we will see another one soon.

@RoryDing Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching 😊

@tmyers2526 Жыл бұрын

Your brave taking this adventure! Excellent video keep them coming! :)

@RoryDing Жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺️

@taureanwilliams4626 Жыл бұрын

Thanks bro that was a great train ride can't wait for the next adventure

@anguscovoflyer95 Жыл бұрын

What a very expensive adventure too!

@LWJCarroll 9 ай бұрын

Hi an excellent and really informative video. The train and hotel companies should be really pleased! Compliments on the work you put into these Laurie NZ. A great time had in my Lazyboy chair watching and listening to 😊

@justinm5972 Жыл бұрын

Here's my public holiday arvo sorted! Popcorn on, booking apps open, cheers Rory! 👍👍

@RoryDing Жыл бұрын

Thank you! ☺️☺️

@cherylrayes8015 Жыл бұрын

Great video again. You give such a great lot of helpful information thats so useful for anyone planning similar trips 🙂

@RoryDing Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@MerajKhattak Жыл бұрын

It is very detailed and interesting. I believing having this video in 20-25 minutes multiple parts would have been more helpful and engaging for the audience. Still, I like the way you present and showcase the journey. Keep it up.

@shirleyellis9708 9 ай бұрын

Great video. Enjoyable.😊

@lynnkueh 6 ай бұрын

Southern Cross station is very nice. And I like Melbourne skyline.

@miss_coffeebean Жыл бұрын

👍👍good information for solo traveller, keep up your good work 👏

@RoryDing Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching 😊

@lindabrown1362 Жыл бұрын

bless you Rory, such a nice guy..thanks for taking the time to make this video. I always say to my friends, if you want to know what a train journey is really like watch Rory!....thanks for all the detail, we really don't need to go anywhere else for all the info we need..

@RoryDing Жыл бұрын

Thank you! And thank you for promoting my channel!! 😄😄 Glad you find my videos helpful!

@peterjames8714 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Very enjoyable. Cheers Rory

@mb3558 11 ай бұрын

Rail travel marathon - great to see such comprehensive coverage and variety of such services that normally wouldn't be covered elsewhere.

@RoryDing 11 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊

@kerilockwood7819 Жыл бұрын

Excellent Review Rory. Thank you.

@tacitdionysus3220 Жыл бұрын

Hi Rory. What an epic journey, with such a cross-section of services. As usual, very well made and informative. Really enjoyed watching it, and you continue to give the best and most accurate reviews on meat pies in the nation. I confess I watched closely as you ate the scone on the XPL - pleased to see you applied the jam first and cream second this time. Before all the other rail nerds chime in; there's a slight correction about platforms at Sydney Central. The new metro platforms are deep underground (not sure about what they will be numbered as yet). Platforms 13 to 15 were closed to facilitate vertical access for their construction, but 13 and 14 are being be restored to terminating platforms at the surface. Platform 15 is gone (I think the space is being used for ventilation and services down to the new metro platforms). Platforms 26 and 27 do exist, but have only been used for storage and services. They are at the middle underground level above 24 and 25.

@RoryDing Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the info about central!! Now I’m interested to see how they’re gonna number the two metro platforms 😂😂😂

@thearab59 Жыл бұрын

This video, and others in this series, are really very well done, very helpful for travellers and would be travellers. Problems are not glossed over, so if you just want a glossy travelogue, maybe not for you. But I like it.

@patriciafuchs5970 Жыл бұрын

Rory. I appreciate the depth of your videos. Love seeing the food, the scenery, the lessons , it was great, start to finish! Thank you!

@MyAdelaide Жыл бұрын

This was epic. Thanks for taking us with you! Can’t wait for your next video! Best wishes! Kev

@andreav4409 2 ай бұрын

Really enjoyed the video, thanks so much for all you efforts!

@rayrayrayrayray79 Жыл бұрын

WOW!!! What an amazing idea!!!!

@liss441 Жыл бұрын

Even though it’s a long video I liked your review of the bus and trains 😊

@RoryDing Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@TMOC1977 Жыл бұрын

I am always so excited when you post a new video Rory! Your videos are THE BEST!!!

@RoryDing Жыл бұрын

Thank you ☺️

@jonofromaus Жыл бұрын

36:28 Central Platforms 13 & 14 will be used as regular intercity/regional platforms once they reopen. Two new platforms underground will be used for the metro (current guess is they'll get the 26 & 27 numbers, as the ghost platforms are in use by the Metro system for High Voltage equipment)

@dadatobe Жыл бұрын

What a nice video to post! Great work, Rory!

@RoryDing Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@debramage739 Жыл бұрын

Wow, just great. Wish you could let us know when you are going to be nearby. Live in Geelong but would of travelled to Melbourne for a meet and greet. Thanks Rory, always love your work. Cheers Deb

@tishka1232 Ай бұрын

This is great as someone who’s from Brisbane and would love to catch the train to Sydney because I get bus sick and air sick. I hate how there seems to be a bus connection. Great video and I like how you show us all the areas of the train.

@ph89787 Жыл бұрын

19:39. Word of advice for the Brisbane to Sydney XPT. Don’t catch it except for the following reasons. A) you are absolutely positive it will show up. B) If travelling to Sydney. You have nothing on that day and are booked in either the first class seats or Daysitter. Because your legs will kill you after an hour. C) Only go as far as one of the intermediate stops. In my case it’s Kyogle because that’s my home. But otherwise from Brisbane I would say Coffs Harbour or Kempsey should be the destination or breaking point of the journey.

@RoryDing Жыл бұрын

I agree

@BennyWestwood Жыл бұрын

Whilst there are so many fantastic rail-travel review/info videos/channels on KZfaq, no one - I repeat, no one - is anywhere near as thorough as Rory…man is talking about the step onto the locomotive! #notallheroeswearcapes

@robber_h Жыл бұрын

Most enjoyable and informative as always Rory! Thankyou!

@RoryDing Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@jdelark6428 Ай бұрын

A mighty fine review and a grand journey. Don't worry about the length of the video - it's good to not skimp on the details.

@btvbrendanstransportvlogs Жыл бұрын

Very nice presentation 😊😊 Rory

@RoryDing Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@mikes6221 Жыл бұрын

Terrific trip report as usual Rory. Great filming and very informative.

@RoryDing Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😁

@94vrcommodore Жыл бұрын

That was a good and informative video. Love watching your travels

@RoryDing Жыл бұрын

Thank you Gordon 😊

@atcay81 Жыл бұрын

Nice one Rory 👍☺️

@mattk183 Жыл бұрын

Rory, another great one!!! Currently doing work experience at Sofitel Melbourne

@jimmyjamespwnysux Жыл бұрын

Excellent video mr Ding - it looks like you enjoyed this.

@shyamsundaradhikari7304 Жыл бұрын

This video is the reason why I actually check regularly for updates on your channel. I'm sure it's a great video. Gonna watch it now. Keep up the good work Rory. Great Content.

@btvbrendanstransportvlogs Жыл бұрын

This video is about Train and Hotel Reviews. You reviewed 3 Hotels. That’s very talented. Good for my pleasure. But I like the Deco Hotel better because the Deco Hotel is big. Is the shower temperature good at Deco Hotel? I like the Hotel. I like your videos! I like the Hurstville one. It’s small but I like it. I would not rather go to the Hurstville Hotel because I live in Sydney. I love the Brisbane Hotel but it’s very expensive. I like how you make a tour and the train is fast.

@sammypanda Жыл бұрын

this is amazing! thank you; very helpful too ❤️

@ashnow Жыл бұрын

This was your best video, a great mix of train information and destinations.

@RoryDing Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

@acde9355 Жыл бұрын

A big appreciation for your video review of the Spirit of Queensland diesel train. I took the Railbed service just after your video was uploaded. The service was awesome as the railbed was comfortable, all the staff were kind, and the meal was good. Most importantly, the onboard shower was excellent.