Melbourne’s east now has a 1.5-kilometre elevated rail track, giving commuters a whole new view while they travel inside.
This much talked about sky rail is a key development plan in the state government’s level crossing removal program, and has recently started taking on its first passengers. It Forms part of the government’s plans to improve safety on the Cranbourne-Pakenham corridor.
Inbound trains start their ascend outside Yarraman Station, then the rail drops before ascending again when it comes to Nobel Park station. From there, the elevated rails drop back to ground level when arriving at Sandown Park. Springvale residents who get off at Springvale Station can also enjoy the experience of travelling inside a dark trench beneath roads before ending their journey.
According to commuters who had the chance to ride on the new sky rail, the journey was smooth, and they could enjoy a sweeping view from the elevated rails. Although the sky rail has previously raised objections due to possibly breaching privacy of residents who may have their backyards exposed, commuters have noticed that they were moving too quickly to focus on a particular house. Instead, the journey on the sky rail mainly provided a view of the horizon and the Dandenong Ranges.
Proponents of the new rail note that hazards at the busy level crossings can be removed, while a fresh new public transport experience can encourage Melbournians to choose a greener form of transportation. This is in tune with the governments hope of reducing cars on Melbourne’s roads, with poster printing and display often carried out to remind the public to be more environmentally friendly.
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