Sydney's Super Tunnel

2020 – 2025
Returning Series
Documentary
~51m / ep
2 seasons
10.0/10

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.

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Latest: Season 2 · 2025

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E1. Great Expectations
Apr 3, 2025 · 52m
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.
E2. Down And Dirty
Apr 10, 2025 · 52m
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.
E3. Testing Times
Apr 17, 2025 · 52m
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.
E4. Countdown To Launch
Apr 24, 2025 · 51m
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.