Hi all, just wondering if anyone has been watching this new SBS documentary on the Metro tunneling works? It’s a 4 part series, currently the first 2 parts have aired.

It’s very much in the vein of similar docos that have been made on the UK crossrail project. So while it not quite ground breaking TV (har har), it’s definitely a well produced doco with lots of behind the scenes footage of the TBMs, new animatics and lots of interviews with the engineers and project leaders.

It does seem to skip around project timeline quite a bit, but it’s certainly a pleasant surprise to see Sydney’s public transport getting this much attention, it’s free to view as well.

https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/program/sydneys-super-tunnels

I notice Michael Portillo has been in town too, but perhaps that’s a separate thread.

Hi all, just wondering if anyone has been watching this new SBS documentary on the Metro tunneling works? It’s a 4 part series, currently the first 2 parts have aired.

It’s very much in the vein of similar docos that have been made on the UK crossrail project. So while it not quite ground breaking TV (har har), it’s definitely a well produced doco with lots of behind the scenes footage of the TBMs, new animatics and lots of interviews with the engineers and project leaders.

It does seem to skip around project timeline quite a bit, but it’s certainly a pleasant surprise to see Sydney’s public transport getting this much attention, it’s free to view as well.

https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/program/sydneys-super-tunnels

I notice Michael Portillo has been in town too, but perhaps that’s a separate thread.

It certainly doesn't distinguish between project phases.

The average viewer might think that no trains are yet running and it isn't clear in what order the sections of line are opening (including lines that are still just proposals).

It isn't that much worse than many similar "documentaries".

Peter

It certainly doesn't distinguish between project phases.

only seen the first ep - total joke compared to the website and the channel 7 / nsw government short video on stage one ..

missed the credits - but someone dropped the ball for a 2 stage government project .. more like a bad job interview ..

It certainly doesn't distinguish between project phases.

only seen the first ep - total joke compared to the website and the channel 7 / nsw government short video on stage one ..

missed the credits - but someone dropped the ball for a 2 stage government project .. more like a bad job interview ..

I wouldn't call it a "joke", but yes I agree its substantially less detailed than the website. I definitely enjoy the website with its links to the EIS statements, TBM progress tracking, and the current/future travel time calculators. I'm guessing this doco is aimed at a slightly more casual audience though. If it gets people looking at the website that's probably a success hehe.

. I'm guessing this doco is aimed at a slightly more casual audience though.

not shore which audience .. it's not a NSW government production .. just a mess of archived footage from stage one and out of order building media sections for stage two ..

I am Absolutely enjoying this 4 Part Series on SBS television on a Wednesday Evening in Sydney.

It shows you what is involved right from the start, and how the Massive Boring Machines are assembled, and Put into Position ready to start the job. And how it removes the Soil, and Lays the Tunnel Arches as it moves along. Building the Tunnel as it goes. I think it is a really good show,and i say Well Done to SBS for presenting a great show for those interested in whats going on Around SYDNEY. with all of this Underground Construction work, to improve out Public Transport.

I have found it really interesting and i know many of my fellow retired Friends also enjoy the Series, as we often talk about it

Well Done to ALL involved.
Dave Innis.

Menangle .NS.W.

. I think it is a really good show,and i say Well Done to SBS

after watching other videos it's a +1 to sbs but not for the show ..

https://www.sydneymetro.info/images-and-video

https://www.crossrail.co.uk/news/crossrail-documentary-the-fifteen-billion-pound-railway/

@viaprojects

The limitations of the series notwithstanding, I still don’t quite get your negativity here. How often do we get to see Sydney’s train network getting portrayed with this level of production values and fanfare? Almost never. To me it’s a really pleasant surprise to get a 4 part series on a major TV network. Looking forward to watching the 3rd episode online this weekend.

@viaprojects

I still don’t quite get your negativity here.

http://www.roguecreative.com.au done a lazy job ..  ie would not hit the more info http://megametro.tv/ site - no info ..

would note other forum sites failed the show.. too many errors and cut outs

@viaprojects

Not as lazy as that reply..

@viaprojects

Not as lazy as that reply..

better intro a june 5 , 2015 video



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXOSDMyeEjw

That video has a minor mistake in it. Those 100 trains have to fight for 8 lines and not 6 as mentioned. The city circle counts as 2 in and 2 out.

That video has a minor mistake in it. Those 100 trains have to fight for 8 lines and not 6 as mentioned. The city circle counts as 2 in and 2 out.

It should've probably mention the number of paths.