Sydney's Super Tunnel - Season 2 - Eps 3: Testing Times
After the completion of 30km of tunnelling, workers prepare to build railway stations, lay tracks and test driverless trains; at Central Station, Australia's busiest railway station, Central Walk, the underground pedestrian subway comes to life.
About Sydney's Super Tunnel
Title: Sydney's Super Tunnel
First Air Date: 2020-08-12
Last Air Date: 2025-04-24
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 10/10 (from 1 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 2
Total Episodes: 8
Network: SBS
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Rogue Creative, Beyond Productions
Synopsis
The documentary series, filmed over seven years, delves into the complexities of the Sydney Metro project, focusing on the tunnel construction, including under-harbor tunnelling, the use of large tunnel boring machines, and excavation work deep below the city. It also highlights the role of steam locomotives and other aspects of the project including rigorous testing of the automated driverless trains to ensure the safety and longevity for many years of public use.
