A documentary about Melbourne’s Underground Rail Loop, its effect on the entire metropolitan railway system, and on the future of public transport in Melbourne. Shows the route the loop tracks and tunnels will follow around the city, the sites for the three new underground stations to supplement the present two stations, how passengers will travel from suburban stations when the loop is operating, how the loop is being constructed, and the benefits for train travellers of having five city stations close to shops, theatres and offices. Photographed by Volk Mol, sound by Don Boardman, edited by Geoff Wright, narrated by Michael Pate. Produced for the Melbourne Underground Rail Loop Authority.
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ACMI Identifier
006500
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Cities and towns
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Cities and towns - Australia
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Melbourne (Vic.)
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Railroads - Construction
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Subways
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Transportation
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Transportation - Australia
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Urban transportation
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
Digital Betacam [PAL]; Master
DVD [PAL]; Copy
DVCAM; Sub-master
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI External Digital Access Copy
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - presentation
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation