Built to LAST? Australia's 50 Year Old Intercity Trains with some Strange Recycled Carriages...

Today, we take a trip on Sydney's 50-year-old trains, the Comeng-built V-set. We go through their troublesome history, including issues with the hazardous material asbestos, as well as their upcoming replacement by new trains for the network.

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Train type: NSW Trainlink V-set
Route: Sydney Central to Blackheath
Train: 7:23 Sydney Central to Mt. Victoria
Distance: 120 km
Journey time: 2h10m
Average speed: 55 km/h
Price: 9.84 aud ~ 6 euro