Hi Rory, the toilet announcing about locking the door is an accessability feature added after there were many issues with people not being able to know if the door was locked. It was a great thing to have come along, I was part of the group who argued for it with one of the conductors and a few other people.
Great stuff. In NSW we also have new trains that were designed with the input of drivers, guards, and disabled passengers. The little details really make a difference.
When I was younger, my grandparents would always take me and my older brother on V/line trips, just because we both used to be obsessed with trains. It’s been years since I’ve been on one, and watching this video is bringing out the nostalgia. Makes me wish I could go back to the past and go on another trip with them
I know it's a year on Rory, but, unless it's staff member asking you not to film, don't be afraid to politely tell them to mind their own business. I also suggest making a complaint if he was a staff member. You have the audio as proof of his unprofessional behaviour.
I used to live next door to the stony point line. I spent a lot of time watching those sprinters go past every day. There's 2 units on the line, usually running as a set, though occasionally, they separate them and run them as 2 individual services essentially halving the wait time when travelling in the same direction.
I love that you captured just how LOUD Southern Cross is :D I don't get a lot of opportunities to ride the V-Line, except when I visit a friend of mine out in Wallan, great video idea!
I just watched an hour review on trains and train lines that I have taken my whole life hahaha, no regrets, I really enjoy how thorough you are Rory! Also my guy, have you thought of another gofundme sort of thing, so travel out of Australia, I would happily donate for you to go to Europe or Japan!
Thank you for being a channel member Louisa! It’s already really helping!! Also thank you for watching my videos! RU-vid ads is my main source of income on RU-vid ☺️
@@RoryDing I don't think that you should just rely on your RU-vid ad income as they can easily decide to cut you off for all sorts of seemingly stupid reasons. There is nothing wrong with setting up a Patreon Account and/or Buy me a Coffee Accounts. The amount that you set for your Patreons can start at as little as a $1 or $2. Just call it your Gold Coin Patreons. Same goes for your Buy me a Coffee Friends. The only difference between the two is the amount that is deducted for service by the providers.
Just want to say that I really appreciate your videos, Rory! The format is so calming yet informative. When I have bad/stressful days, it's always nice to wind down and watch these beautifully long reviews!
Amazing effort in fitting all that in a day. My commute has changed from taking metro trains to VLines and I’ve also appreciated the comfort and cleanliness of regional trains. After taking VLines for a few years though, I’ve never noticed there’s a water fountain! Nice to know.
Hi Rory, I came across your video by accident and I have to say that it is a very impressive and well presented video. You have a nice calm presentation style and point out a range of features that everyone will eventually need or notice. You could quite easily step into Corporate Promotional videos and product information videos. Heck, you may have already been asked. Anyway, as a Melbournian, I found this video very informative. Mark from Melbourne Australia
Being born in Melbourne, way back in the 50's, I still call Southern Cross Station "Spencer St" 🤣 I am always amazed when I stay opposite Southern Cross, at The Savoy, just how many people use it every day. I quite often use either a suburban or V-locity train to travel around the state and see country Victoria. And thankyou Report for such a comprehensive review
@@RoryDing it would be nice. I guess as Victoria is alot smaller than other mainland states, it might not be warranted as border towns are still relatively a short distance away via high speed trains
The Savoy is our preferred overnight if necessary, generally on return from OS. We get the bus from the airport, crash, them catch the train home next morning.
Hi Rory, another great video! As a Melbourne local it was great to see such a different perspective of our lovely city. I’m curious, what do you do for a living? I’m jealous of your lifestyle that allows you to travel and see so much of Australia. Keep up the good work!
For routes longer than two and a half hours it’s progress that we’re seeing the VLocity finally getting kiosks, but I’m concerned about the assisted luggage check in options for folks who need it.
Rory, another excellent video. Love the fact that you challenged yourself to travel for a full day on V-line. I apologise for the bloke who should have kept his mouth shut. Love your videos and hope to see more.
You have got a new subscriber! Nice to see you out there travelling and having a great time. 👍 your channel is very interesting I will be tuned in for a while!
Thanks for the great review. It was really useful to see the comparison between the different types of trains. I visit Bairnsdale a lot so looking forward to getting the new Velocity sets with power and buffet soon! I always enjoy your videos - well done!
At Seymour, platform 1 track was broad Gauge with a straight through Standard gauge line right next to it, in the 2010s the line in platform 1 was converted to Standard Gauge and the original SG track removed.
Thank you so much for making this video as a vision impaired person I really appreciate your efforts and your commentary is great One day I shall meet you regards Peter. and the pooch
Excellent video as always. Very wise of you not to engage with that aggressive person. I have always gone by the philosophy of "Never argue with a drunk or a fool" It works well I think 😊
Nice one Rory, I live in Qld so its fun to see trains from other states. I had to laugh at that man trying to tell you what you can and can't do sounds like he is trying to intimate you by stating race and his "job". What a tool.
Great video and very informative. I have lived in Melbourne and several countries around the world and had not appreciated our regional rail system ( I can say I have been on all types at some point, but before refurbishment) and this brought back memories of journeys to Bendigo, Geelong and other cool destinations.. the sounds of the different engines and rocking of carriages are great memories. Keep up the great content and thanks for sharing your experience.
Fantastic video Rory! Really cool to see all these different v/line trains all in a day! N classes have really nice horns however the Vlocitys are my favourite. Great editing, i love all the info. Keep up the great work buddy! You’ve by far earnt my subscription!
I like the Sprinters as a kid they were the new shiny train on the victorian lines but i rarely got to travel on them, i remember catching one to school one day and it was a nice comfortable and smooth ride plus i could see out the rear window at the tracks.
Really Enjoy it Rory. Love your in depth review no matter if its train or plane. Love the video were you do a lot of trips in a day its fun to see different experiences. Keep up the amazing work
Thanks for another great video. I have to say Melbourne and V/line has changed a lot since i was last there in the early 90's. Cheers for all the work you put in mate.
I enjoy your reviews on the trains and stations along with the journeys you take what I do love is the USB is on some of the Seymour service's . Travelling too and from Melbourne makes it hard when your entainment isnt there to listen too or watching video, all in all Thank You Vline for the usb idea.
That’s true, hopefully when Albury line is completely replaced by the standard gauge vlocity, you’ll be able to have the option of catching the vlocity to and from Seymour! 😊
Great video, I enjoyed it quite a lot. Seriously fuck that guy who tried to stop you from filming and called the guard on you, was uncalled for, espeically since he was on the other side of the train and followed you to your seat. Filming isn't illegal, especially at train stations and on trains it's considered public domain, so as long as you aren't filiming others without their consent (which you weren't) you aren't doing anything wrong. Anyway it's cool to see the newer types of Vlocity trains, espcially the ones that go to Albury on the standard-gauge lines. I commute daily from Warragul (on the Traralgon line) to Melbourne every weekday so I only see the original sets of Vlocity trains. I much prefer the earlier made sets with the thicker seats, they're much more comfertable than the thinner seats in the later sets, just wish the trains were quieter but that's just a trait of any DMU type of train.
Hi Rory, I loved this video..I used to live in Seymour and Melbourne and Warragul..now I live in North Queensland it was so good to see the old places .
this has got to be one of the best videos you have ever produced, hope you do something similar like all opal intercity trains in nsw both DMU and EMU trains
Hey Rory Your videos are never and I say NEVER boring u give me information about where you are going so in the future when I go there I can know what to do in there and I appreciate that! I hope more videos will come very soon!
I tend to get that on the odd occasion with teens or sometimes adults saying something or giving me weird looks when I’m filming the A series or the B series depends on where abouts I am or who’s around. I guess some people don’t realise that some of us are passionate about trains it’s a little annoying but I just laugh it off and remind myself that some people don’t really realise that different people have different interests or hobbies like train spotting or riding trains in general. I haven’t filmed in a while because I’ve been busy working and haven’t had the time but hoping that I’ll get a day off soon so I can get back on the A series and film some trains if I feel like it, keep up the good work mate! I enjoy your videos a lot and I’m differently going to be trying out quite a few trains you’ve reviewed in the future, the Australind being one I’ll have to do soon before the old Railcars are withdrawn from service :)
There are actually 17 platforms at Southern Cross if you want to get technical. You have platform 1-8, 8 South and platforms 15 and 16 are Vline and then 9 to 14 Metro
Thanks Rory I’m also a rail fan ❤ I have watched several videos before traveling to Australia 😂 Now I’m staying up late to watch this video before my trip to Melbourne tmr🤪
Absolutely awesome stuff! I subscribed recently as your videos never get boring. Your interstate train reviews are the best it makes me want to go one of them soon haha. Looking forward to the Great Southern review.
Well done Rory, this was a really relaxing and informative video!! Learnt so much about V/Line, did you know that it is now $10 to travel anywhere in Victoria?
Wow man thats alot of rail time in 1 day. I had a flatmate who had a job he didn't like as a transit officer checking trickets etc. He said after awhile walking through a moving carriage became like having sea legs & he'd get headaches when sitting still haha
Some of these lines are in line for conversion to suburban electric Metro service, namely the Ballarat line from Melbourne to Melton, and extending electrification of the Cragieburn line up to Wallan. There's been talk of converting the Geelong line to electric as well.
Thanks for this video I'm from Melbourne and lived here my whole life and didn't know that Southern Cross station actually full shuts down and I've used the station late at night too I only thought it was the city loop that shuts down after a certain point. The last time I used a Vline was a trip to Bendigo and it was a bumpy and slow ride and hope they can improve for the upcoming Commonwealth Games that'll be held in regional Victoria. I really appreciate your videos they're informative and helpful and I learn something new each time.
We are very lucky in Victoria for having such a good working regional rail network. The coach services are nothing special but at least they service these rural towns. Without them you're kinda stuck without a car.
Just got sent home from a city, public-transport based scout camp. I come from Pakenham so we got to catch a v-line train to southern cross via Geelong first (???) anyway, the district leader got us first-class tickets which was amazing.
Also, dont listen to people like those girls, they don’t understand nothing, they are people who cause trouble. When I moved to a new school a few years ago, at the start of the year, my teacher handed out these cut out figures of a person made of paper, and we had two write on it our interests, what makes you happy. So, on the head, I drew “VR”. My class saw it and said “OMG you have a virtual reality headset??” Then I go “Uhh, you’d be surprised, it means Victorian Railways”. (I drew the old VR logo). My class seemed ok with it, in fact they thought it was different, but in a good way.
Great video Rory. I have never traveled on a V/line service before. It's interesting to see what they all look like inside as well. V/line also have two P classes P12 and P15 they get used occasionally on shunting I believe.
Thank you for watching! I just searched up, you’re right about the P class! Shame I didn’t see any! I’ll keep an eye on when I’m in Melbourne next time! 😊
Hi Rory, I just want to tell you some things about the H set. 1.As of November 2022,H sets operate select services to and from Bacchus Marsh and Geelong after VLocity trains replaced loco hauled services to Shepparton. V/line decided that once Vlocity’s start services on the Shepparton line it would be necessary to reinstate a morning up and evening down service operated by H set to Geelong and if you check V/line’s website you will see one service in each direction is rostered as Loco hauled service (H set) as otherwise people won’t have much chances of riding H set. 2. The H set you got were actually a refurbished H set because on the Vline website it shows that the seats on H set is the same colour as VLocity units 76-79. 3. The Shepparton line wasn’t the only long distance line operated by H set.In 2018 due to a lack of available N type carriages,H set was temporarily used on the Warrnambool line resulting cafe bars being unavailable which is far worse than VLocity units 76-79 operating long distance services. Finally.Four H type carriages ran the last train on the South Gippsland line behind an p class loco which are similar to the Y class shunter
