Matthew Reilly
Director
Sydney's Super Tunnel (2020)
Season 2
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.
Released Aug. 12, 2020
Episode 51 min
2+
Genres: Documentary
Keywords: mdblist.imdb-tv-mini-series, mdblist.has-trailer, tmdb.sydney-australia, tmdb.engineering, imdb.tv-mini-series, tmdb.awestruck
Watch Providers: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Production Companies: Rogue Creative, Beyond Productions
Network: SBS
S2E1 - Great Expectations
An extension is now underway to get people into the centre of Australia's biggest city, including a new tunnel crossing deep under Sydney Harbour.
April 3, 2025, midnight
S2E2 - Down And Dirty
As Australia's largest transport project gets underway, we go back under Sydney Harbour to check out history in the making as the construction of the twin metro rail tunnels continues deep under the surface.
April 10, 2025, midnight
S2E3 - 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.
April 17, 2025, midnight
S2E4 - Countdown To Launch
After almost 10 years of planning, building and testing, involving more than 60,000 people from around the world, Australia's largest transport infrastructure project nears completion.
April 24, 2025, midnight
Network: SBS
Episode Runtime: 51 min.
Season Runtime: 409 min.
Released: Aug. 12, 2020
Last Air Date: April 24, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR / 2+
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