Gus
@unspecificocean.bsky.social
Fan of public transport, walking, and interesting facts. I sometimes post photos I take or thoughts I have on transportation, election science, or other topics.
City Hill, at one of the corners of Canberra's Parliamentary Triangle.
October 24, 2025 at 7:05 AM
City Hill, at one of the corners of Canberra's Parliamentary Triangle.
The Butters Bridge, a pedestrian bridge over the Molonglo River which opened in 2016.
October 23, 2025 at 4:46 AM
The Butters Bridge, a pedestrian bridge over the Molonglo River which opened in 2016.
The under-construction Molonglo River Bridge.
October 23, 2025 at 3:38 AM
The under-construction Molonglo River Bridge.
The Kingston Foreshore area, close to Canberra Station.
October 22, 2025 at 4:37 AM
The Kingston Foreshore area, close to Canberra Station.
I'm in Canberra now, after taking the train from Sydney. This was my first time on an Xplorer train.
October 22, 2025 at 3:06 AM
I'm in Canberra now, after taking the train from Sydney. This was my first time on an Xplorer train.
On the weekend, due to trackwork, trains on the Metro North West & Bankstown Line were running between Castle Hill and Sydenham. This is the view from the front of a train using the crossover east of Castle Hill to terminate there. This crossover isn't used by normal services.
October 21, 2025 at 7:26 AM
On the weekend, due to trackwork, trains on the Metro North West & Bankstown Line were running between Castle Hill and Sydenham. This is the view from the front of a train using the crossover east of Castle Hill to terminate there. This crossover isn't used by normal services.
The Oxford Street cycleway in Sydney opened recently. This cycleway on a major road links multiple other cycleways, making the cycling network more connected.
October 5, 2025 at 12:28 AM
The Oxford Street cycleway in Sydney opened recently. This cycleway on a major road links multiple other cycleways, making the cycling network more connected.
The Woolwich Dock in Woolwich, Sydney. It originally opened in 1901, and an expansion was completed in 1918. It was formerly a dry dock.
September 18, 2025 at 9:29 AM
The Woolwich Dock in Woolwich, Sydney. It originally opened in 1901, and an expansion was completed in 1918. It was formerly a dry dock.
The other tunnel boring machine tunneling this section had already started tunneling west beyond the station. There has been a lot of progress since the previous open day, and the eastern part of the station box has reached its full depth.
August 16, 2025 at 10:53 AM
The other tunnel boring machine tunneling this section had already started tunneling west beyond the station. There has been a lot of progress since the previous open day, and the eastern part of the station box has reached its full depth.
A week ago I visited another Sydney Metro West open day at the site of the future Parramatta metro station. The main focus of this open day was seeing one of the tunnel boring machines, as it was in the station box on the day. bsky.app/profile/unsp...
August 16, 2025 at 10:53 AM
A week ago I visited another Sydney Metro West open day at the site of the future Parramatta metro station. The main focus of this open day was seeing one of the tunnel boring machines, as it was in the station box on the day. bsky.app/profile/unsp...
The terminus of the line would be at Randwick, next to the existing light rail stop. This major center has good bus connections to other parts of the Eastern Suburbs. (10/12)
November 30, 2024 at 5:32 AM
The terminus of the line would be at Randwick, next to the existing light rail stop. This major center has good bus connections to other parts of the Eastern Suburbs. (10/12)
The penultimate stop would be at the western side of the University of New South Wales, and would be an interchange with the UNSW Anzac Parade light rail stop. This would give the university a higher-capacity rail connection. (9/12)
November 30, 2024 at 5:32 AM
The penultimate stop would be at the western side of the University of New South Wales, and would be an interchange with the UNSW Anzac Parade light rail stop. This would give the university a higher-capacity rail connection. (9/12)
The next station would be Rosebery, on the north side of Morley Avenue. There are lots of commercial buildings in this area and more housing could be built as well. This is where the line would turn east. (8/12)
November 30, 2024 at 5:32 AM
The next station would be Rosebery, on the north side of Morley Avenue. There are lots of commercial buildings in this area and more housing could be built as well. This is where the line would turn east. (8/12)
Next would be an interchange at Green Square, letting passengers transfer between this line and the Airport Line and adding another connection to this dense area. A new island platform would be built underneath the existing side platforms at a different angle. (7/12)
November 30, 2024 at 5:32 AM
Next would be an interchange at Green Square, letting passengers transfer between this line and the Airport Line and adding another connection to this dense area. A new island platform would be built underneath the existing side platforms at a different angle. (7/12)
The next station would be Waterloo East, serving the high-density housing in the area. I've put the station in the large open area here but I'm not sure if this would be possible; if it isn't, there are other places to the north where the station could go. (6/12)
November 30, 2024 at 5:32 AM
The next station would be Waterloo East, serving the high-density housing in the area. I've put the station in the large open area here but I'm not sure if this would be possible; if it isn't, there are other places to the north where the station could go. (6/12)
Next would be Surry Hills, at a station just north of the existing light rail stop. From here people could get a tram to Moore Park. (5/12)
November 30, 2024 at 5:32 AM
Next would be Surry Hills, at a station just north of the existing light rail stop. From here people could get a tram to Moore Park. (5/12)
The first stop after Hunter Street would be Darlinghurst, at the intersection of Oxford Street and Crown Street. This would serve the southeastern CBD and the busy Oxford Street area. (A station further north at Woolloomooloo isn't possible due to the Cross City Tunnel.) (4/12)
November 30, 2024 at 5:32 AM
The first stop after Hunter Street would be Darlinghurst, at the intersection of Oxford Street and Crown Street. This would serve the southeastern CBD and the busy Oxford Street area. (A station further north at Woolloomooloo isn't possible due to the Cross City Tunnel.) (4/12)
What's next for Sydney Metro after Sydney Metro West?
I think one of the next projects should be Sydney Metro Southeast – an extension of the line to Randwick via Green Square. (thread, 1/12)
I think one of the next projects should be Sydney Metro Southeast – an extension of the line to Randwick via Green Square. (thread, 1/12)
November 30, 2024 at 5:32 AM
What's next for Sydney Metro after Sydney Metro West?
I think one of the next projects should be Sydney Metro Southeast – an extension of the line to Randwick via Green Square. (thread, 1/12)
I think one of the next projects should be Sydney Metro Southeast – an extension of the line to Randwick via Green Square. (thread, 1/12)
I've been visiting Dulwich Hill Station every few weeks since it closed to see how it's changing for the Sydney Metro conversion, as there are good views of the station from nearby streets. These photos are from the week before the closure and the 1st, 4th, and 6th week after.
November 25, 2024 at 6:51 AM
I've been visiting Dulwich Hill Station every few weeks since it closed to see how it's changing for the Sydney Metro conversion, as there are good views of the station from nearby streets. These photos are from the week before the closure and the 1st, 4th, and 6th week after.
My best photo from May 2023: Looking down an escalator at Kellyville Station, with light coming through the colored windows.
November 21, 2024 at 9:41 PM
My best photo from May 2023: Looking down an escalator at Kellyville Station, with light coming through the colored windows.
The demolition of buildings in the Hunter Street Station East site appears to be complete.
November 18, 2024 at 12:09 AM
The demolition of buildings in the Hunter Street Station East site appears to be complete.
St Peters Interchange
November 17, 2024 at 5:35 AM
St Peters Interchange
Most of Sydney's buses don't have internal passenger information displays, but some of them do. The design of this display is simple and effective, showing the route, time, next stop, and 2 following stops.
November 14, 2024 at 12:03 AM
Most of Sydney's buses don't have internal passenger information displays, but some of them do. The design of this display is simple and effective, showing the route, time, next stop, and 2 following stops.
The remains of what used to be a staircase up the cliff near Barangaroo Station.
November 11, 2024 at 7:35 AM
The remains of what used to be a staircase up the cliff near Barangaroo Station.
Bankstown Station is in an interesting state at the moment, as the eastern end of the platform past the building has been demolished, and will be converted into a new entrance. For this reason it can now only hold 4-car trains. The platform will be extended west in the future.
October 19, 2024 at 7:57 AM
Bankstown Station is in an interesting state at the moment, as the eastern end of the platform past the building has been demolished, and will be converted into a new entrance. For this reason it can now only hold 4-car trains. The platform will be extended west in the future.