Drivers eye view, Southern Cross to Bairnsdale, Sep 2023 

How refreshing it is to see a railway that is so creative as to build overhead power structures that aren't a blot on the landscape. A lot different from Brisbane's suburban lines that give me a feeling of going through a barred cage. And some of your stations are quite elegant in design, unlike certain eyesores up here. It has been a thoroughly enjoyable ride.

Nice... Onge onge...👍👍

We are getting the whole journey YESSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for the vid. Been a long time since i have been out that way. All that work going on at Bunyip station looks like they are going to electrify the line up to there. Keep up the great work dude.

Nice when you clear the suburbs - no more bloody graffiti. What an eyesore.

The Vlocities should get a buffet on this line to

Man, the new bridge into Stratford, major far cry from the train slowing to an absolute crawl and hearing the wooden spans of the old bridge creak and protest under the train's weight. Also Rosedale station isn't as nice as it used to be, I wonder what happened to all the potted plants and garden stuff, made for a really pretty station.

Y'know, a single center track overtaking section would be really handy for Gippsland trains between 20:43 and 24:40.

Nice, another journey that takes in some landscapes I was very familiar with in years gone by. I spent much of my early childhood in Drouin and Warragul, my earliest memories were formed there. And I spent my teenage years in Mirboo North, a bit south of where this line goes, but in very much the same sort of Gippsland landscape. Thanks for this!

I also just letting you know on the Lilydale line the new Ringwood East and Croydon stations are open

I am planning a trip SC to Bairnsdale on 18 January. Thanks for the preview! 😀

skippy having a look at the end great videos thank you

Thanks for a great trip. Amazing the number of discontinued stations. Also a lack of sidings in the event of breakdowns. But I suppose only one train a day? Or less?

I think a trip like this is so therapeutic for the soul. A good 4 hours to just rest and clear the mind and soul and a lot cheaper if purchased off peak price 😂😂😂 Great video 👍

The Caulfield-Dandy section is slow motion and I like it. btw, are the V/Locity trains ready to implement the CBTC?

I’m like number 1! Was great seeing you on the train not long ago. All the best for the new year

2:36:42 sounds like detonators on the tracks, bang bang bang, what did the sign say the worker was holding on the left side of the tracks.?

I take the Vlocity regularly into and out of Melbourne on the Tralargon line but I have to say they're not for the long-distance route to Bairnsdale like the N-sets were, they need a buffet and more comfortable seats lol.

I was on this train. It was stopped at Trafalgar for ages, about 25-30mins if I recall

Wonderful video

By late 2025, it is planned that trains on the Pakenham line will be through-routed with those on the Sunbury line, via the new Metro Tunnel.

Thanks for posting up all these great videos. How does one become a train-driver in Victoria. I am genuinely interested.

I have a feeling which service this is. Is this the lunchtime train, cause the first vlocity runs express from a few stations, and the last train is a N set. This one is the only Bairnsdale to stop all stations?

How was your trip to Bairnsdale.?

Nice video

what was the reason for the detonators around 2:05:24 I noticed a rail worker there and then at 2:07:09.

I just letting you know the East Pakenham Station is now open

So if you want to check it out with metro services

Hahahaha! Silly Dave, that's hilarious!! 😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣1:01:43

I didn't intend watching that in one sitting. But once started, it was too difficult to stop. Mind you, 2x speed did help. 😁

1:54:42 Moe. 2:03:34 Morwell. 2:13:25 Traralgon. 3:37:28 Bairnsdale

Bairnsdale boy here .....what is your top speed I've tried to stay with a couple on the traf , moe section and failed

Did I spot an ETCS marker board there? In the Melbourne suburban area?

What are the gantries for just before Bunvip station ? Test OHLE equipment 🤔

Driver only signalling Bairnsdale. Is it staff and ticket or train orders? Many 3.00 am very quiet mornings, sh1t hole, sleeping in the signallers ute waiting up at the log siding before the signals were automated for the log train to arrive .

How long did you have to wait at the Trafalgar station for?

Trying to run express behind a local train is wild and very stupid