Sydney's Super Tunnel

A patient, admiring look at enormous machines and careful engineers, best for viewers who enjoy seeing hard problems solved step by step.

Created by

Klaus Toft, Matthew Reilly

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Lani Tupu

Overview

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.

How it feels

Measured and needs your attention.

About

Technology, work, ambition, exploration

Content

No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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