Sydney to Melbourne XPT - 11 Hours Train Trip
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- Опубліковано 6 кві 2023
- In this episode I jumped on board the Sydney to Melbourne XPT service for an 11 hour journey between Australia's two major cities! We take a look at what's on board, some history and the future of train travel in Australia.
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Thank you again, Will
As a big traveller on the XPTs, your review was spot on.
True, coffee and tea prices are extortion. I take my own favourite tea, my own mug, and just purchase a cup of hot water for $1 and make it up back at my seat . They happily do this as they don't stock much variety.
Recommend a sleeper, but take a friend unless you want to share with another male. And reserve the bottom bunk facing the direction of travel.
Car A daysitter Window in a forward direction of travel are great and more private.
The "white knuckle ride" between Wagga and Albury is fun.
No Wifi and dodgy phone reception is a big let down.
But, bring back the Southern Aurora anyday.
And use Car C ( buffet) toilet . Big and spacious, I'm tall and can barely fit in the others...and remember to LOCK THE DOOR.🤭🤭🤭
the overnight XPT is good, I just tire myself out during the day, and get in exhausted. I've been asleep by Moss Vale and woken up at Donnybrook many times..with the odd interruption during the night.
Some crew have said new trains will have no sleepers as they don't make enough money.
Also think about a NSW discovery pass. Great value..you can go to Brisbane, Broken Hill ..down to Adelaide, Byron Bay..and course Melbourne. A great incentive to save money.
Just my 20c worth.
Cheers and thanks again.
Oh and great vid of you speeding through Gunning.
Cheers mate ..
cool, XPTs are personally my fav NSW passenger train
Nice! Thanks for watching!
I'm considering doing this train when I arrive in Australia in April to start my working holiday! Staying in sydney the weekend and then I need to head to Melbourne on Sunday. So glad I seen they do this service! Cheers for the info.
Great effort with the scenic shots. Kudos!
Thanks!
Hi Will, thanks for an excellent video. I have travelled on this line several times. I lived in Sydney until moving to Melbourne in 1981. Prior to the XPT train, they used to have the Intercapital Daylight train. Wishing you all the best. Rob in Melbourne Australia.
Thank you!
Great video. ScotRail has recently reintroduced the Class 43 on some routes; I've used it quite a few times travelling between Aberdeen and Inverness. I have to say the Australian standard class carriages look a bit better than hours but our First Class have a major upgrade. No buffet service for us though; we occasionally get a trolley service but it's pretty basic.
Brilliant video Will James
Thank you!
Great video Will! I've only done the night train, which wasn't too bad but a bit rough in the economy seats. Certainly want to give the sleeping compartment a go at some point! My guess with the new trains is that they'll keep the night service but it'll be all sitting cars - that's what happened to the Sunlander when it was replaced by a new Tilt Train set.
Well of course we want to see you do the sleeper XPT 👍 Last time I caught an XPT was between Syd and Coota in 2020. Hadn't been on one since the 90s. First class seats no real difference, and the seat constantly moved from being reversed so many times. The train felt worn out but the service from all train crew was brilliant. Clearly loved their jobs. As an aside, look up Anthony Ronaldson's Dubbo XPT cabride play list from 2004 uploaded 12 years ago. Not only does the driver give a rundown of what-does-what in the cab and other aspects of XPT running and infrastructure, but his commentary that delves into his thoughts about the politics and decline in railways in NSW from the perspective of a veteran railwayman is both entertaining and enlightening. His thoughts regarding privatisation, cutbacks and outsourcing probably hold true for Vic as well.
The XPTs do sound amazing. Great video
They sure do!
Great review Will. A review on the overnight service with sleeping compartments would be cool to see. The scenery along the way is fantastic.
Unless your short and can sleep through a loud noise you wont be getting much sleep on a rock hard mattress
Thanks Nicholas! I reckon we’ll do the sleeper eventually!
Great shot of the Bethungra Spiral, with XPT below and above!
Thanks Jim!
Great coverage, Will!
As you can probably tell from my channel, I'm not familiar with New South Wales Railways or - in this case, the XPT's
In being that way, I love learning about things like this, and I think you covered every nook n cranny I would need to know about it!
Good job 😊
Thanks!
Nice work Will. 👍 Also thanks for including a link to my video. 😊
No problem 👍 it’s a great video!
Great summary, I’m hoping to get on this someday
Cheers Rod!
I travelled on The Southern Aroura several time with my Mum as a kid in the 70s. It was a true train!
A fantastic experience!
@@WillJamesRailways And I took it to Melbourne back in the early 60's. A great experience. The day trip back was a bit long.
hello, thank you for your lovely advice and trip video. I am actually thinking to travel from sydney to melbourne and someone just told me there is a TRAIN. Which sounds terrific to me!!! so was super happy to watch your video. thank you for your time and effort for making great trip video. it must be difficult to record all these stuff specially when there are many passengers around
Thank you!
THANK YOU FOR VIDEO
YES GREAT TRIP AS USE FROM ALBURY TO SYDNEY FEW TIMES
Glad you enjoyed it Robert!
Yes please on the sleeping service. Been thinking about it for a while so it would be good to see what is offered and what you think.
Will, thank you for sharing your trip on the XPT. It certainly is an iconic train, and the sound of those diesel engines!!!!
You raised a sore point about our NSW Trains coming in from overseas, late and not fit for service. If Victoria can "Build Trains in Victoria, by Victorians, for Victoria" (I have seen the legend on the sides), why can't we do the same in New South Wales, and then get what we want and need. (Apologies foir the rant).
Seeing the sleeper service would be great if you can.
Cheers, and stay safe, Michael
Thank you Michael!
They certainly are! Oh I 100% agree they should be built here and not have the issues they’re currently facing!
Thank fully the new state government has committed to local manufacturing, however it’s likely we wont see another locally manufactured train until the next suburban set is due for replacement.
@@MullyDiesel Yes, it is just a pity we can't get them now....
Great shame that COMENG folded some time ago (they manufactured the XPT).
ABB Australia had to make further XPT sets when more were needed.
There is a video here on UA-cam `XPT by COMENG' in 3 parts which is worth a look if interested in the original manufacture of these trains.
I did the Melbourne to Sydney sleeper service in Feb, and it was... I'll say I'm not in a hurry to get on this thing again. It was probably one of the worst sleeps of my life, largely due to all the loud metallic groaning, think it was the bogies or something. And I guess being on the top bunk and not weighing very much myself, rather than being rocked to sleep, I'd describe it as more being violently jostled on a lot of track sections. Just about fell out 😂 (And that's not even mentioning the feeble old toilet/shower). So yeah, basically what you'd expect from old stock I guess.
It was a difficult 5am start the next morning to say the least 😅
The only reason I'd consider doing it again is getting off at Central I felt was just a way nicer and convenient way to arrive in Sydney. As opposed to trying to get out of and leave the airport
The carriages have needed a major overhaul of their suspension for years it seems, they need to be lifted off their bogies and the bearing parts replaced / lubricated.
The train is held back by lack of maintenance of the track too, it should be possible to do 160 km/hr much more of the time.
Awesome vid mate. We have just about lost all our hst services here in England. Although there are short sets still operating at slower speeds in my second home Scotland, so I occasionally get a wee ride on one.
Will a set go into preservation for tours or anything like that for line speed running?
@@WillJamesRailways happy to report there are several in preservation. one in particular which regularly runs on the mainlines doing railtours. it is painted in blue pullman livery, is all first class and runs at 125mph. there is also a set running regularly as a test train with network rail.
Oh yes a very interesting totally agree with you in the regards of power points and so forth and Wi-Fi especially these days where you can get anything any where
Thanks James!
@@WillJamesRailways hopefully we'll run into each other at some point at one of these events
Great video Will. Hey if it is adventure your after, try the Cairns to Brisbane train in economy, during school holidays. Might as well be in a cattle car.
Cheers Chris!
Haha sounds like an adventure!
“Some bloke with a guitar.” 😅
Awesome review mate, have been thinking about this trip for a long time but not sure if the kids will sit still for 11 hours on a train.
Nice one.
Thank you! Cheers!
Nice I was meant to get onto the sleeper cabin afew weeks after this but didn’t realize I booked the day of trackwork so quickly changed to day and had to spend 12 hours traveling in a coach to Melbourne but enjoyed the trip back to Sydney on the XPT. Wish thou they could get the wifi or phone service to be better ahaha
Oh no! That’s not a fun trip on a bus! I hope they compensate you for that!
Just on train shows where I live in Sydney all the local shows have vaporised. Struggling to attract people before the virus hit and then after never coming back. Your video reminded me of an amazing layout I once saw at The Brick Pit trains show (that's now no longer ) of the Bethungra Spiral. I liked you little stab at Qantas. As for me I struggle why in Australia we have running as 'fast trains' a design that's now a museum piece in the UK. Something here is choking the whole rail network for decades now. Now it wouldn't have anything to do with the strong link between the Government and Qantas. Now there's a video idea for you.
Hey Leo! Yeah we’re very lucky here in Victoria to have so many! Having said that you do still have Rosehill, which is one of the best exhibitions in the country!
I did make a standalone video on Bethungra Spiral (layout) when it was on display in Junee last year!
Ah might be too spicy a topic for me! But thank you for the suggestion!
@@WillJamesRailways I believe Rosehill still exists. I get a feel for the temperature of the hobby from a few model model shops and quite a few of the older generation who use to do exhibits are either stopping or being very selective where they exhibit. Another curious litmus test of is look at Hornby share price. It's hunting for $0. They had a surge at the start of Covid but now the share price has completely collapsed. Looks like TT120 didn't create the magic it was meant to.
I like the XPT, caught the one to Brisbane and back. I too found the lack of wireless stunning to say the least! And yes it’s disappointing that the new ones are still not here and the are not being built here either ( governments seem to have a thing about Spain!) I personally would like to see an XPT style service run to Adelaide from Melbourne as an alternative to the very expensive Overland!
Anyway another Great video Will!
Cheers
The reason they are not built here is that the wage content is too high !
If you wish to compete in this Commercial world....watch your costs of manufacture, that's why we cannot compete with China.N'est Pas!
@@BryanHardy-iw8xw but we would not be “competing”. It’s not a private company on the world stage, it’s a government entity buying trains. Victoria gets theirs built in - Victoria. And recent examples of NSW purchasing of trains built OS hasn’t been that encouraging has it? By the way where are the replacements for the XPT’s?
It’s just a Neocon government trying to stop giving taxpayers money back to taxpayers!
Its mostly because glady said nsw cant build trains thats why they went overseas
Good video mate , thinking of doing a bit of tripping around in my retirement from Melbourne , the fare sounds cheap enough , but I’m a fairly big dude, I don’t think I could handle 11 hours in those chairs😊.
Being a bit on the slow side would be a bit easier to take if the amenities were a bit more luxurious, …. Ok , a lot more luxurious 💺😊.
For about 60 bucks more I could take my car , have better comfort , buy food I drinks , and cut 2 hours off the trip .
If nothing else our train services could probably spring for better seating .
Anyway thanks for posting.👍.
hey will, im doing that trip up and back to melb on my birthday i'm looking forward to it
Nice!
@@WillJamesRailways thx cant wait im on the 19.50pm departure & wont be back till 18.30pm next day
XP2015 looked like it was pretending to be a ALCo and love the "some bloke with a guitar" comment about Ed Sheeran
Got to love it!
Good trip. Try a First Class Discovery pass, then sleeper is $88 on top. Wi-fi, unfortunately the gold tint on the windows makes them one of the best Faraday cages!!! A simple trimmed aerial inside and out can fix and is cheap.
Thanks for the tip and information!
Hey mate, I am going on vacation to Australia in May.
Going all over, and taking a train from Sydney to Melbourne, because I wanted to see the Australia countryside.
Great stuff enjoy the trip!
My wife and I did the Sydney to Melbourne trip last month and although we enjoyed it and the service was good , I think I’ll stick to flying
Great to hear Paul!
I caught the night train from Wagga to Sydney a few weeks ago and hour and a half late into Wagga after smoke filled one of the carriages at Wangaratta. Another hour sitting at Junee for the same thing. Got going again and they announce that the electrical fault was in the dining car so it was closed. Not a good trip, the old girls have reached their use by date.
Happened to me a while ago when some goose was vaping in the toilet and set the fire alarms off which then shut down the air cond system for a while.
Far out Bill! What a bright spark they must have been!
"some bloke with a guitar" Had a little giggle at that.
Cheers mate!
An overnight service with sleeping compartments is a MUST for you to do. Have you ever filmed Henty Station in the Riverina of NSW?
One day!
Yeah its in the 3801 video I believe!
When I was catching the XPT each weekend back in the early 2010s, they were distributing feedback leaflets with about 4 "choice" options... The top one was "Free In-Train WiFi"... I'm surprised they haven't moved forward on that. The sleeping births are quite comfortable, as long as you got the cabin to yourself. The sleeper births also have power plugs in them. So Tablet and Phone Chargers are OK.. They couldn't do Laptops..
Thanks for that!
Nice video. Do you know where the retro clip of the train was filmed?
Spencer Street!
Would replacement MTU engines work on these Valenta powered locos?
Can't wait for HSR, which we'll probably never see in our lifetimes :(. meanwhile this is the best we have for trains
SYD-MEL is on my list one day, as much as I would like the experience of a sleeper I think watching the country go by during the day is a lot more enjoyable.
Managed to do SYD-CAN as a work trip, and did the spirit of Queensland on our honeymoon.
As someone in my early 30’s I don’t fit the demographic of long distance rail travel but I’m hooked 😂
One to do Aaron! It’s a nice day watching the country go by!
The Spirit of the outback train is amazing. 26hrs of stunning scenery.
It's basically the last Australian sitting car / sleeper train service in government hands, that's cost effective for travelling.
Highly recommended.
Brisbane to Sydney XPT is really good. Day travel which makes it more enjoyable. Also Sydney to Broken Hill ,11hrs but great country to see.
do they provide wifi onboard for economic class?
Rode the XPT night service Melbourne to Sydney in January 2023. Hadn't done that route since the days of the Southern Aurora. No sleepers on the Monday night service; so we sat up all night in what was supposedly a first class carriage, which was full all the way.
Compared to comfort and dining on the old Southern Aurora train of the 1960s-70s the XPT service was a disgrace. We halted for long stop as someone had stolen the copper wires between Wandong and Kilmore East... thought they were going to transfer us onto buses but luckily that didn't happen.
Would I do the interstate XPT again? No way!
I recently took the night XPT, economy to Sydney. Apart from the rough ride (which you can see at 8:00. Wow!) which I was expecting, to be honest, my major complaint is the space. I don't know what skinny poms the seating dimensions were based on, but someone as broad shouldered as me (not much broader than average, mind you) was literally jammed in between the wall and my fellow passenger, who was smart enough to swap seats with me to the isle seat early in the journey.
One more odd complaint. I was in the first carriage, and while it was otherwise quiet, every time we went through a tunnel the noise of the diesel would reflect back down into the carriage. In fact, the rough ride was doing something similar, being smooth in sections, and then rough. Leading to the situation where you would be able to sleep for a few minutes, but then we're suddenly either shaken or shouted awake by the train. It didn’t make for a great night's sleep, and the first thing I did on arriving at Central was down an energy drink and a Mars bar.
Next time, I will definitely be booking a cabin.
I’ve done Melbourne Sydney a few times unfortunately it gets dark and always misses it’s slot and crawls through the suburbs
That’s what I’m used to seeing as well!
6:57 Vintage Rail Tours, Simon Mitchell, for Southern Aurora rides.
If I could afford to ride on the Vintage Rail Tours trains I would! One day perhaps!
They most likely made up the time by upping the service speed to 175 kph..
I had my phone with GPS speedo and it clocked our train at 165kph on some down hill sections of the run. The Xplorers seem to tap out at 145kph but for the majority were 130kph.
XPT!
Yes!
Fyi, were your trainade up that 15mins, is the NSW straight. Between Wagga and Albury, straightest longest track in NSW. Rated at 180kmph. Homes all stations closed by labour in the late 80s including uranquinty, the rock, Yeronga creek, Henty, culcairn gerogery and tabletop.
I want my 12 mins back!
hello nice video! planning to visit melb to by train. just wanna ask is there charging stations? where we can charge our mobile phones?
can we bring our own drinks too? like maybe an icetea and just ask/purchase for ice on the train?
Hey this was definitely covered in the video.
But no, no Charing stations, you’ll need a power bank.
Yes you can bring you’re own drinks but they didn’t have ice or anything like that
Now we have the Metro up & running. All we need now are new XPTs all around. And I would like to see a difference between 1st Class & Economy. Not just in price. Better seats. Maybe some Single seats as well. A food carriage for 1st Class & Sleepers so you don't have to walk all the way through the train to get food.
Thanks, James. I'm off to Sydney from Albury (live in Chiltern), for Vivid. Up on the night train, day and night in Sydney for photography and the day train back. Thanks for the tip to take my own snacks. Cheers. The talk is an option for Victoria to take the XPT when they get replaced to provide a "beter" service Melbourne to Albury, rather than hook up 2 3 car Velocities. I think they should build a modified 6 car Velocity with seats that awing to always be front facing. What are your thoughts on that?
I reckon that’s a good idea David!
(Also my name is Will)
@@WillJamesRailways apologies for the slip on your name, Will.
Great video. The new trains that they were getting to replace the XPT and the XPL are a no, the contract is going to be ripped up as they are way over budget and are very late in getting shipped over. The new trains that will replace the XPT are going to be built in NSW.
May I ask from where you purchased your ticket? The prices I have seen online thus far were a bit or a lot more than the amount you have mentioned.
Off the Transport NSW website! You do need to book in advance to get them at the discount!
Just discovered your channel
Thanks for checking it out!
Quick question: Do I need to tap on my opal card to enter the platform? And, can I carry snacks with me in economy class?
Hey! No you don’t and yes you certainly can!
The new trains will be diesel multiple units. There may be little point in putting beds on them.
It would be far too loud! What a shame!
Cell service isn't so much the problem as the gold tinting on the windows creating a bit of a dead zone inside the train.
I really didn’t know that! Thanks Steve!
I believe that XPT started with no sleepers, but made in Oz. Not sure if we could add sleepers to the Spanish trains down the track.
That it did!
I guess it’s a possibility! Unless they keep using the currently ones on the night trains only!
@@WillJamesRailways Yes i was thinking why not keep some XPTs for the Sleeper services.
Would be great if they did mantenance on the carriage suspension though to cure the squeaks & groans.
Without a Sleeper service the train can't compete with Air travel.
I want to know, whether this train has official hault at Leumeah station ?
Not sure!
@@WillJamesRailways Thanks a lot Will for reply..... Planning to visit 5th October to 24th October to Melbourne and from 24th October to 30th October Sydney........
Like to see the sleeper version please
Stay tuned!
Why can't The Overland cost that much? Same time, similar distance. Not fair.
Because it’s run by a private operator rather than state run (which it should be imo)
How much for 1 ticket?
How make to booking ticket?
I said it during the video… also Google!
I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing fast rail in Europe & the bullet train in Japan & makes Australian rail look so 3rd world. Liked your video by the way.
Ah some of the best! Yes ours does certainly need an improvement!
What magic does thy employ to get video between 2:37 to 2:47 - lower and upper trains pic.
Some time, a tripod and a quick edit!
Hi Will,
I want to know how you got on the train for a $75.00 economy fare ? 🤔 NSW Train Link bookings is showing me $93.79 for economy each way... 😧 First Class is $131,97 and a sleeper is $234.63.... Thinking of catching the train down for the AMRA Victoria Model Railway Exhibition in August.
Cheers, Gary.
Hey Gary!
Honestly I just booked it a little over a month in advance and that was the price that came up as I guess an early special! I’m not sure. I’ve noticed a few people not being able to get that price now, I’m not too sure what to suggest!
Hopefully we see you there!
@@WillJamesRailways Looking at getting the train down on Friday and heading back to Sydney on the Saturday or Sunday night train. 😉
Cheers, Gary.
Look into buying a Discovery Pass.
Very cost effective.
I remember being stuck on the basturd for 18~ hours because someone had gone and stolen all the wires out of every signal from Melbourne to aulbry we had to stop at every single one to Seymour then wait till they fixed the rest I swear people were minutes away from murdering eachother by the time we got into Sydney
Thats a good video Will, good length. We (i speak for myselftbh) dont need a full 30min indepth reveiw, something like this short and sweet and leaves enough so if people actually make the trip they can see things for themselves.
An overnight vid would be good also.
More vids like this would be cool. Thanks,
What was the price of the journey ?
I paid about $75 for this, I booked early otherwise it’s about $99
@@WillJamesRailways oh, that's a good deal, thanks for telling bro ✌
XPT is painful if you can't sleep on your buddies shoulder next to you, otherwise its good for the price
Hi will James have you being to cowra see 5367 steam train and orange east fork
James m lvr
I wish I was! Unfortunately it’s a bit far from Melbourne!
Just went up to Sydney & back this past weekend,the trip up was a nightmare,painfully slow and no concession to the modern world,it was like I imagine a train ride from the 1950s would be like, simply put,it's a national disgrace, I will say the Staff were lovely though
Showers in the sleeper can only be used on the night train.
With the late and over budget CAF replacement railcars, they won't have a sleeper in each set unless the new NSW government takes the unlikely step of modifying the contract.
There's no intention that I've heard of to cancel the overnight services, but at this stage one will be forced to sit up.
The bureaucrats sure ensured that the new trains won't be innovative. No couchette-type design that could be used night and day. Apparently the seating is suitable for 150 kilometre European journeys but allegedly poor for Australian 960km ones.
The only way a proper (and fast) Hi speed rail service will *ever* happen in this country between Melb and Syd is just like when they 1st put in rail in the 1800's! That is One state starts first and there is a "race" to the border...! On that note I think Victoria should begin NOW with Hi Speed rail to Albury. We are NEVER going to get the State NSW government or those "in Canberra" to *ever* focus on Victoria and the need for a proper rail service between our 2 biggest cities. Just MO!
Hopefully it happens one day. But yes, I feel bureaucracy will no doubt stop it!
Nope, sorry, still driving both ways to Rosehill 😀
So are we Leon!
Bring your own coffee . They need to clean the stinky toilets and freshen them with freshness and glen 20
lol 11 hrs!!! And they have just wasted 32 Billion on inland rail - could have built a proper and fast HST 870Km to cover the time in 3 hrs with that money ... Just sayin! IMO!
The figure is actually really close to what India is currently paying for their literal Shinkansen. It would cost a lot more if we tried to do that though, for various reasons.
@@Skasaha_ well sure Commonwealth Gov controlled new Railway infrastructure is a joke in this country (there is just not the incentives or motivation to actually *do* anything about it).. let alone execute it efficiently and productively.... And Inland rail proves it! That's why I say the states have to do it (again) ...individually... it is like winding back the clock 200 yrs! Just MO!
Inland rail isn't for passengers. It's a freight corridor - there's so much congestion on the current line between Melbourne and Brisbane.
Forget high speed rail, we need reasonable track for freight, grain and coal.
@@goingforadds sure but for 32 Billion!!!!!! It's the *cost* that is the issue!
Have you factored in relative raw material costs, labour costs, planning and ownership of land.. endless list. Which one would you compromise. it’s expensive what ever they build. Part of being a ‘liberal’ capitalist society
A tip: if you want a standard long distance train to get to its destination faster ditch the freight! I travelled from Melbourne to Sydney in the 80s we were stopped at Goulburn for about 40 minutes loading and unloading mail parcels and other freight! A passenger train should only carry a small amount of freight intended for its final destination! If it's meant for anywhere else send it on a cargo train! Passenger trains for passengers. Cargo trains for cargo. It's simple common sense!!!!
Yeah good thing that doesn’t happen now days!
For the sleeper i hope you enjoy a hard mattress and better pack in the ear plugs and eye mask or you wont be having much sleep
I’ve slept in worse… maybe!
Sydney to Melbourne 11 hrs + getting to the Station + getting to your destination ... this is still horse n cart days... High speed rail has moved on ..China is developing a 1000km hr train ... I have been on one clocking 350 kl hr.... As a foot note .. todays EV Scooter /Bike would get you there quicker
The replacement trains will NOT have sleeping cars. 😢 This has been confirmed. 👍😡
How disappointing!
Will, please take care to enunciate, especially Locations .... e.g. blurbungra Spiral. I imagine this should be Bethungra?
I’ve been trying harder! But I pronounced everything in this video correctly, including Bethungra.
Thanks for watching.
Anyone bagging Aussie railways .. bear in mind, that to have high speed trains, it would bankrupt Australia to build such a system and that a country needs hi population density for it to be viable. There's nothing wrong with our system here, given our population and aviation competition.
and considering the 9 billion inland rail has blown out to 31 billion
Economy is not the place to do this trip. Should have went for a sleeper / day trip cabin....
I mean they offer it, I wanted to try it! Might try the sleeper next time.
Recently rode the XPT from Melbourne and return. Day service. Went "First class" on the way up. Had to share the cabin with 4 other people. Only One power point. No privacy....is that FIRST CLASS? The so called "canteen" was pathetic.... a choice of several micro waved meals a selection of a few sausage rolls anda few sandwiches.and a few soft drinks. NO wifi reception unless in a town. The XPT trains are OLD and need replacement . There is NO comparison with AMTRAK long distance trains or European long distance trains. Never again. The "Spirit of Progress" many years was a pleasure compared to this train.
Yeah that does sound like quite the sub par trip unfortunately! Although these have a certain charm to them, I am keen to see what the new ones have in terms of modern amenities!
Sad, new trains built overseas for someone else's conditions, bypassing local manufacture. And with fewer amenities. No wonder this country is broke.
It is a shame!
First class has small booths? Mate you recorded the staff booth then planned up the rest of carage C. Atleaat get your facts rights, I could tell you more about those locos, those toilets, the operation of the system, the buffet car, and some. I want my 12 mins back
Hey if you can’t offer constructive criticism, probably keen it to yourself! Cheers.
Also like anyone was forcing you to watch it! I’m sorry I had a go at making a video on the trip and it upset you so much! I hope you have a great day!
Travelled twice return trips, BOTH times: Highly rude & racist rotten-mindset public servants. Never again in life, always Fly: Way better, nice experiences, no noises, no smells, quicker, cheaper.