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News.com.au
13 hours ago
- General
- News.com.au
Sydney Central Station detail confusing commuters
A commonly asked question about one of Australia's busiest train stations has finally been answered. A picture posted to Reddit showed three Central Station signs in Sydney above the platforms. But, with the signs lined up it was noticeable that the 'C' on platforms 20 and 21 was smaller than the other letters. The two platforms serve the City Circle lines. 'Why is this 'C' different to the others?' the Reddit user asked. Many social media users weighed in, sharing their own thoughts as to why this was the case — and their frustration at being made aware of this subtle difference. 'This is frustrating to become aware of,' one said. Another joked: 'The usual C is late for his shift because of train delays. This is the apprentice c standing in. Just doing the best he can.' 'This has driven me mental for so many years! It's been like this for so long Agghhhhhh,' one declared. 'I noticed this too for the first time last weekend. The L is also very wide,' another added. One social media user commented: 'That is going to bug me now.' 'It's been that way for 118 years, so probably just the dodgy way it was made at the time. None of the letters are precise,' one added. 'OK I have never noticed lol. This is gonna annoy me now,' one said. Another social media user added: 'Why would you do this to me?' 'The C has been like that for way too long, it took me over 8 years to get used to it after bothering me for so long,' one commented. Another declared: 'You have found the first clue. Now you have shown yourself worthy to go on a National Treasure-esque hunt created by our founding fathers. God speed, Nicolas Cage can be contacted to assist you on your quest.' It's not the first time this question has popped up — seven years ago an almost identical query surfaced on Reddit, with someone asking, 'What's up with the Cs at Central Station?' Back in 2016, the same question was circulating on social media. Now, a spokesperson from Transport NSW has weighed in on the long-running debate, revealing the exact reason behind the smaller 'C'. 'The small 'C' visible in the suspended signs on platforms 16 to 23 at Central Station is a design feature of the heritage signs that have been in use since the 1960s. There were two fonts used, one slightly larger,' the Transport for NSW spokesperson said. 'The Central Station signs were rolled out during one of the periodic upgrades of this huge and busy station in the middle of the last century and were handmade. Our conservation work on Central is intended to take as light a touch as possible. 'Little things like this speak to the heritage of the country's second oldest train station.'
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
Eagle-eyed Aussie points out the tiny error on a sign passed by thousands of commuters every day at Sydney's Central Station - so can you spot it?
A sharp-eyed commuter has spotted a small but surprising detail at one of Australia's busiest train stations, something most people would easily miss. Central Station in Sydney, which is visited by over 250,000 commuters every day, is a major hub for trains, the Metro, and Light Rail services. Among the familiar sights is the iconic 'Central' signage seen across multiple platforms, but there's more to it than meets the eye. An eagle-eyed Aussie shared a photo of one of the 'Central' signs and questioned why the 'C' was in a different font to the rest of the letters. The C is also noticeably smaller, appearing to be done in a lower case style, compared to the other letters in the word central. The smaller 'C' can be found between platforms 20 and 21 at Central Station, where both platforms serve the City Circle line. The photo sparked a flurry of reactions online, with other Aussies admitting they had noticed the detail before and found it deeply irritating. 'This has driven me mental for so many years! It's been like this for so long,' one frustrated Sydneysider commented on the Reddit thread. 'This is frustrating to become aware of,' another wrote. 'I noticed this a few years ago. It upsets me to no end,' a third said. Others found the situation funny, making fun of the typographic mishap. 'Because they obviously pressed Shift while Caps Lock was on!!' one joked. 'Yep, unfortunately now we all C it,' another said. 'The usual C is late for his shift because of train delays. This is the apprentice c standing in. Just doing the best he can,' a fourth added. Other commenters added that the sign may be that way intentionally, similar to the slanted 0 on the front of Number 10 Downing Street, the London residence of the British Prime Minister. According to the BBC, the '0' in the number 10 is deliberately tilted, a subtle nod to the original sign, where the zero was poorly fixed and sat at an angle. Central Station opened in 1906 and was previously built on the site of the Devonshire Street Cemetery.
Time Out
3 days ago
- Time Out
These are the most punctual train lines in Sydney
It's been a rough few months for Sydney's train system. A series of strung-out disputes earlier in the year led to strike after strike after strike, and it's not clear whether we're out of the woods. That being said, Sydney's train system gets 1.3 million Sydneysiders where they need to go each day. Transport for NSW and Sydney Trains have set a benchmark to have at least 92 per cent of peak-hour suburban services arrive at stations within five minutes of their scheduled time. So, how did your train line measure up? Topping the punctuality charts in 2025 was the T8 Airport and South line, with 91 per cent of services arriving within five minutes of their scheduled time – making a good first impression on inter-state and international tourists, we say. Coming in a close second was the T4 Eastern Suburbs line with 90 per cent, followed by the T2 Inner West and Leppington line at 86 per cent punctuality. In news that will surprise nobody, the only time when all six train lines ran on time was during the Covid years. As more stations become interchanges between train lines and the metro, travelling on public transport across Sydney is getting smoother. For instance, if commuters use the ever-popular Chatswood interchange on the T1 North Shore line and Epping station on the T9 Northern line, they can shave 21 minutes off a trip from Epping to Victoria Cross – very handy for office-goers and school kids. Yes, we moan and groan every time we see 'track replacement buses' signs every other weekend, but our six major train lines are expanding to cope with a growing urban sprawl. Integration with buses, ferries and the new metro – not to mention seamless payment via Opal or your phone – is making public transport more connected than ever. The Sydney train network is evolving and expanding each year. It might fall slightly short on clockwork precision and punctuality, but with those double-decker compartments and reversible seats, we reckon it's on the right track.
The Age
11-06-2025
- Business
- The Age
Major shake-up for Sydney Trains after wiring failure plunged network into chaos
There will also be a review of network rules to 'streamline the safe and efficient initiation of activities on track for major incident management, response and recovery – including consultation with incident responders and maintenance staff'. Longland also said Sydney Trains' head of engineering and maintenance, Nev Nichols, would leave the operator and another employee would act in the role before a permanent recruitment process. 'I want to thank Nev for his significant contribution in leading critical roles within engineering and maintenance and safety at Sydney Trains over many years,' Longland said. Longland said the changes and staff movements would 'reflect an important interim shift in our focus areas and ways of working, focused on delivering a safe and more reliable rail network'. The independent panel leading the broader Independent Rail Review comprises transport and infrastructure expert head Kerry Schott, former NSW Independent Transport Safety and Reliability Regulator chief executive Carolyn Walsh, and former Ausgrid chief Trevor Armstrong. Transport for NSW said Sydney Trains was 'making a range of changes designed to ultimately help it more effectively respond to disruptions on the rail network' following the power outage in May. A spokesman said the review team had visited the Homebush site of the wiring failure this week. 'An internal review into the incident identified the need to strengthen several key areas – rail operations; engineering and maintenance; and safety, risk and assurance.' 'The Independent Rail Review has been made aware of the changes and the need to implement them immediately in the best interests of commuters,' the spokesman said. Longland said in his memo to staff on Wednesday that he had met the panel for an initial briefing last week and the review was being carried out 'with commuters front of mind, and is aimed at helping us minimise and more effectively respond to disruptions on the rail network'. Loading 'I reinforced Sydney Trains' commitment to the review and acknowledged the clear need for us to do things better for our passengers.' Aside from the disruption caused by last month's wiring incident, Sydney's rail network has been plagued by regular delays and cancellations over many months as a bitter industrial battle between the state government and the rail unions made commuters the collateral damage.
Sydney Morning Herald
11-06-2025
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
Major shake-up for Sydney Trains after wiring failure plunged network into chaos
There will also be a review of network rules to 'streamline the safe and efficient initiation of activities on track for major incident management, response and recovery – including consultation with incident responders and maintenance staff'. Longland also said Sydney Trains' head of engineering and maintenance, Nev Nichols, would leave the operator and another employee would act in the role before a permanent recruitment process. 'I want to thank Nev for his significant contribution in leading critical roles within engineering and maintenance and safety at Sydney Trains over many years,' Longland said. Longland said the changes and staff movements would 'reflect an important interim shift in our focus areas and ways of working, focused on delivering a safe and more reliable rail network'. The independent panel leading the broader Independent Rail Review comprises transport and infrastructure expert head Kerry Schott, former NSW Independent Transport Safety and Reliability Regulator chief executive Carolyn Walsh, and former Ausgrid chief Trevor Armstrong. Transport for NSW said Sydney Trains was 'making a range of changes designed to ultimately help it more effectively respond to disruptions on the rail network' following the power outage in May. A spokesman said the review team had visited the Homebush site of the wiring failure this week. 'An internal review into the incident identified the need to strengthen several key areas – rail operations; engineering and maintenance; and safety, risk and assurance.' 'The Independent Rail Review has been made aware of the changes and the need to implement them immediately in the best interests of commuters,' the spokesman said. Longland said in his memo to staff on Wednesday that he had met the panel for an initial briefing last week and the review was being carried out 'with commuters front of mind, and is aimed at helping us minimise and more effectively respond to disruptions on the rail network'. Loading 'I reinforced Sydney Trains' commitment to the review and acknowledged the clear need for us to do things better for our passengers.' Aside from the disruption caused by last month's wiring incident, Sydney's rail network has been plagued by regular delays and cancellations over many months as a bitter industrial battle between the state government and the rail unions made commuters the collateral damage.
