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High Capacity Metro Train testing on the Sunbury line

In September 2020 the testing of HCMT trains commenced on the Sunbury line. Early movements were at night to allow testing of platform clearances, with testing between revenue services commencing on September 30.
HCMT set 4 departs West Footscray on the up

HCMT set 4 departs West Footscray on the up

Tuesday 16 February 2021 13:57 PM
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HCMT set 4 arrives into West Footscray on the up

HCMT set 4 arrives into West Footscray on the up

Tuesday 16 February 2021 13:56 PM
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HCMT set 4 on a down test run passes VLocity VL05 at Sunshine

HCMT set 4 on a down test run passes VLocity VL05 at Sunshine

Tuesday 16 February 2021 12:34 PM
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HCMT set 4 arrives into Sunshine on a down test run

HCMT set 4 arrives into Sunshine on a down test run

Tuesday 16 February 2021 12:34 PM
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HCMT set 4 arrives into Sunshine on a down test run

HCMT set 4 arrives into Sunshine on a down test run

Tuesday 16 February 2021 12:34 PM
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HCMT set 10 departs Sunshine on the return from a test run to Sunbury

HCMT set 10 departs Sunshine on the return from a test run to Sunbury

Thursday 1 October 2020 12:41 PM
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Rubber gap filling panels between the carriages

Rubber gap filling panels between the carriages

Thursday 1 October 2020 12:40 PM
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HCMT set 10 pauses at Sunshine, platform extension works underway at the up end of platform 1

HCMT set 10 pauses at Sunshine, platform extension works underway at the up end of platform 1

Thursday 1 October 2020 12:40 PM
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HCMT set 10 pauses at Sunshine on the return from a test run to Sunbury

HCMT set 10 pauses at Sunshine on the return from a test run to Sunbury

Thursday 1 October 2020 12:40 PM
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HCMT set 10 departs Sunshine on a test run to Sunbury

HCMT set 10 departs Sunshine on a test run to Sunbury

Thursday 1 October 2020 11:46 AM
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HCMT set 10 departs Sunshine on a test run to Sunbury

HCMT set 10 departs Sunshine on a test run to Sunbury

Note the lack of HCS radio antennas atop the cab roof - sets 11+ have it fitted

Thursday 1 October 2020 11:46 AM
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HCMT set 10 heads towards Sunshine on the return from Sunbury

HCMT set 10 heads towards Sunshine on the return from Sunbury

Wednesday 30 September 2020 12:42 PM
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HCMT set 10 heads through Albion on the return from Sunbury

HCMT set 10 heads through Albion on the return from Sunbury

Wednesday 30 September 2020 12:41 PM
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HCMT set 10 heads through Sunshine on a down test run to Sunbury

HCMT set 10 heads through Sunshine on a down test run to Sunbury

Wednesday 30 September 2020 11:43 AM
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HCMT 9910 leads the down test run to Sunbury

HCMT 9910 leads the down test run to Sunbury

Wednesday 30 September 2020 11:43 AM
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HCMT set 10 heads through Sunshine on a down test run to Sunbury

HCMT set 10 heads through Sunshine on a down test run to Sunbury

Wednesday 30 September 2020 11:43 AM
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