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The exact budgeting is (hopefully) public somewhere but there is also a "Liveable and Safe Urban Communities" program (as part of Towards Zero) which does explicitly mention raised crossings and 30kmh zones although the exact funding details aren't clear from first glance

On TfNSW's website they state the funds go toward a variety of road safety programs including "infrastructure safety treatments" which includes better road surfaces, markings and engineering — so it very well could be although it's not explicitly mentioned

Probably not, since speed camera revenues (at least in NSW) go toward a community road safety fund. Either way they're still a good tool especially with our double demerit system around holidays and events

Love the art style, and it's really cool actually being able to visualise (one possibility!) of the future of our city!

To be fair in Sydney there are still a lot of places where contractors will go dig up something then dump a blob of asphalt as a "fix"

XP 2011 leading the Brisbane service alongside V31 at Central A blue, white and yellow XPT power car sits at a platform, ready to depart whilst a yellow, orange and grey-fronted V set with a silver body can sits on the opposite platform. The sky is a light blue...

XP 2011 waiting at Central leading the Brisbane service alongside V31

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This looks great! Do you make these in Illustrator?

"Just one more commuter car park"

XPT lead by XP2007 pulls into Fassifern station on the down A blue and yellow XPT power car numbered 2007 pulls into the platform with a moving freight train visible on the other track. The overpass of the station is visible in the background and the sky is b...

XPT power car numbered 2007 pulls into Fassifern on the down while a freight train hauled by Pacific National NR65 and 71 passes on the opposite track
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They need a couple examples of what NOT to do!

YouTube video by TheTrainGuy4 Sydney to Bathurst in under 3 hours? | Improving the Western Line

Yeah, TTG4 made a great video about that www.youtube.com/watch?v=03i8... and a lot of the line is cut into rock particularly the ascent

Initially won't workers be required for the nearby airport? Seems logical to live there if you're, say a baggage handler at WSI. Then they'll need amenities and shops etc that'll get the ball rolling

Yeah, and with the NRF being such an "off the shelf" solution (as seems to be in vogue with politicians) they lack key comforts for Australia such as tinted windows. Also, I wonder how they'll perform in our significantly more challenging climate.

I have a gallery for random railway photographs now, railblog.astrial.org, working on uploading my bsky photos + more

it's pretty barebones rn, feedback appreciated (aka backend dev tries css)

A new orange, silver and black double decker "Mariyung" intercity train traveling along tracks on a causeway next to Mullet Creek. The tracks are curved, with only the first and a bit of the second carriage visible as the train is approaching the camera on the further of two tracks. Overhead wires are visible and a rusted gantry can be seen behind the train. The background is forested and there are hills. The sky is a dull clear colour.

D1 on the up leading a Central service past Wondabyne, trailed by D153 on the 7th Jul. Mostly unedited bar cropping to 16:10, camera (EOS 600D) courtesy of a friend.

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These are a great idea, especially the integration with the transit cards. The new Sydney Metro has a couple of these too, they're a lot easier to use than the old bike lockers (which you have to hire)

A steel double-decker 8-car suburban "Tangara" train with a yellow and black front, and yellow doors passes under an overhead wire gantry on the centre right track out of four tracks. The red target plate on the front of the train indicates T97 while the destination board is empty, presumably broken. Some short buildings can be seen to the left and right of the rail corridor with some light graffiti. The sky is a light blue colour with some clouds and the lighting is that of a sunset from the left.

A Gordon via Central T9 service arriving into Concord West, run by T97 trailed by T27 at sunset.

Taken 9th Jul

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The rear of an orange, silver and black double-decker intercity Mariyung train on the left track, departing the small station of Wondabyne, with some other silver and black carriages visible as it curves further down the tracks. Two tracks with concrete sleepers and gravel ballast are visible, with the right track vacant. Flanking the tracks are two short concrete platforms each with a small shelter and a bench. Overhead catenary wires are visible with a gantry supporting them toward the far end of the platforms. The sky is bright and clear and there are forested hills in the background.

A Sydney-bound Central Coast & Newcastle service run by a D set departs Wondabyne, trailed by D60.

Taken on the 7th July

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These photos are gorgeous!

Hey they finally learnt to hide the soot from the overhead lol

Looking onto three tracks between platforms at night, with an orange, grey and red intercity V set train on the right next to platform 9. Fluorescent lights on the platform shelters illuminate the image. On platform 9 several railfans and staff in high vis can be seen.

Yesterday was the last day for the V sets on the Central Coast and Newcastle Line

Having operated for 55 years (since 1970!), their replacements, the D sets, feature improved accessibility, power points and tray tables.

Picture: V41, the last 8 car V set on the CCN, terminating at Central

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How has AI perfected the "art" of making these uncanny the-longer you look the worse it is kind of images?

That's an interesting and fair reason

Wish they could make more of the track green though rather than just a short section

YouTube video by RMTransit The Best Way to Learn About Sydney's Urbanism! (w/ Building Beautifully)

Building Beautifully is a transport and urbanism YouTube all about the city of Sydney, Australia. On this channel, Sharath explores everything from the Sydney Metro to transit-oriented development, abandoned infrastructure and so much more. Check out his channel!

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The classic transit oriented military development

YouTube video by RMTransit Exploring the Transit of the World's Most Livable City! (w/ Taitset)

Taitset is a channel covering the ins and outs of every single transit mode of Melbourne, with stunning videography and great in-depth knowledge! Check out his channel for more great Melbourne content. The rest of the world has much to learn from it!

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A yellow double-decker suburban "Waratah A set" train stopped at a station with the digital display board reading "North Sydney". The train's body is grey with yellow doors and high-rise buildings are visible in the background. The lighting is that of the early evening.

Back at Milsons Point, A57 heading toward North Sydney

Captured 31st May, unedited, camera courtesy of a friend

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Guess what, a couple mills of rain and it happened again

Cool reminder of how long the XPTs have been running

Australia’s model of frequent suburban rail is pretty cool and Canadians should know more about it.