Tim Richards

Still not bored with using these funky new stations

#Melbourne #train #trains

Mar 17 at 11:12pmWeb
Show threadTim RichardsMar 17

People are definitely using the new stations, waves of people were passing me coming up from the platforms as I was heading into State Library station from Melbourne Central.

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Show threadTim RichardsMar 17

From futuristic to retro - just transferred at Footscray from shiny new train to Z-class tram.

Seems so much quicker getting to Footscray via the new Metro Tunnel. Not having to go round the city loop saves time, at least psychologically. :)

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Show threadJustified Ancient of MoominMar 17
@timrichards I wouldn’t judge that based on the interchange stations because people have to use them. I’d judge them based on how much Parkville & Anzac are being used (Arden… give that one a bit of time)
Show threadMike [SEC=OFFICIAL]Mar 17
@ThermiteBeGiants @timrichards Parkville was pretty busy about 25 minutes ago. There's been a massive uptick since Uni came back.
Show threadTim RichardsMar 17
@mike @ThermiteBeGiants Interestingly there are still a lot of people getting on Elizabeth St trams from Melbourne Central station, noticed it this morning. Presumably yet to try the train option.
Show threadsenMar 17
@timrichards @uep What are they like for noise?
Show threadTim RichardsMar 17
@sendai @uep They seem fine. I suppose the safety doors along the platforms keep noise down in the stations.
Show threadsenMar 17

@timrichards @uep Ah, I didn't realise there are doors, but I can just see them in the pic.

I asked as there have been some amusing oversight of modern arched structures focusing noise where people would be. Didn't seem to be the case there, but it's hard to tell without exact dimensions/being there.