Over the course of the day, we’ve brought you our readers’ views on the Metro Tunnel. More readers have shared their thoughts. Here is what they had to say.
Rick: The Metro Tunnel is step one in transforming Melbourne’s transport network from an “in and out of the city in the morning or afternoon” to an “anywhere to anywhere, at any time” network.
The next step is activating it with more frequent services on all lines, so transferring between lines, or travelling by public transport outside of peak times is a pleasure, not a hassle. Then we need to fix our forgotten buses, so the half of Melbourne that doesn’t live near a train line or tram can access it, too. After that, connecting up new locations like the airport and the various universities, hospitals and shopping centres in the eastern suburbs, and better services to the growing western suburbs. There’s still a big journey ahead!
Boarding the train at Anzac station.Credit: Wayne Taylor
Stivette: I want to come over from Perth and ride it.
Tyler: It’s amazing. It was a big day for Melbourne and a big day for Metro as a gunzel (train enthusiast) who runs the account @comengfreak and was the very first passenger to step foot inside the first train to depart in East Pakenham [on Sunday] headed for the Metro Tunnel. It was an amazing and surreal experience and I love the whole infrastructure and how it’s been made. I can’t wait to see what the future leads to.
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Paul: A world-class city needs a world-class train and tram system. Our country cousins are also benefiting from strong investment in the country train lines and extra services. It is a pity that [former premier Jeff] Kennett closed the Mildura railway line – hopefully the Labor government can see their way to reopen it. Ditto with trains down to the south-east of Melbourne (past Cranbourne down to Wonthaggi). The airport rail and Suburban Rail Loop are essential parts of the system that need completing. Ditto electrification to at least Bacchus Marsh and Geelong.
Juba: It is totally awesome. Feels like being in a fun, futuristic sci-fi film but for reals. I had the best time yesterday travelling to our five new subterranean Metro stations. Absolutely amazing. Well done, Victoria, Melbourne and everyone that worked on this incredible project. Thank you all so much.
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