Transperth C-Series Inaugural Journey

On Sunday the 7th of April 2024, the new METRONET C-Series train ran on its inaugural journey from Perth Stadium to Whitfords and back, with VIPs, lottery winners, people working on the project, media and politicians. I was specially invited by Transport Minister Rita Saffioti's office to come and ride the first service departing Perth Stadium at around 11:10AM, along with a few other known enthusiasts including ‪@perthtransport1‬ and ‪@Renault1129‬ . Thanks a lot to the Minister's office for making this possible!

In this video we take a quick ride to the stadium on the older trains with a B-Series and A-Series, before listening to the commencement speeches from Roger Cook and Rita Saffioti. We then board the C-Series train with a few clips on the way up to Whitfords and then a full journey on the way back. The train will start full normal operations on the Joondalup and Mandurah Lines from Monday, 8th of April 2024.

The new C-Series is a full six-carriage walk through train assembled in WA with over 50% local materials, featuring more seating, more doors, and more space! It will be a great addition to the public transport network of our city on the busy Joondalup and Mandurah Lines!

Chapters to Navigate Through the Different Parts of the Video:
00:00 - Introduction
02:08 - The B-Series
03:06 - The A-Series (Perth's First Electric Train)
04:19 - Arrival at Perth Stadium
05:59 - Premier Roger Cook Speech
11:27 - Deputy Premier/Transport Minister Rita Saffioti Speech
17:04 - Boarding the C-Series Train
20:36 - Departure from Perth Stadium
22:01 - Passing Through Perth Station
22:57 - Continuing Along the Joondalup Line
28:18 - Arriving at Whitfords
29:23 - Whitfords to Perth Stadium Express Full Return Journey
50:55 - Conclusion / Returning to Perth Stadium (C-Series Annoying Door Issue)
52:18 - End

Filmed on: 07/04/2024.