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(AUS)Melbourne's new train station revealed - and there's something a bit different

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From the Age:
Melbourne's new train station revealed - and there's something a bit different about it

Melbourne, meet your new train station - and it comes with a new feature never- before seen in Melbourne.

This lovely, glossy image of the Parkville metro station was released by Premier Daniel Andrews Thursday morning.

Part of Melbourne's proposed incoming underground Melbourne Metro project, it comes complete with a set of escalators that run passengers heavenward,

As is the Premier's wont, he announced it via a tweet.

But can you spot the really strange thing, though?

The new platforms come with screen doors, which separate commuters from trains. "That's great for safety, climate control, noise," Mr Andrews said at an early morning press conference.
http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/m...not-quite-right-about-it-20160511-got1k9.html
Interesting development. Makes a bit of sense considering the new High Capacity Metro Trains will be the only ones through this tunnel.
Of course it has to be built first.
 
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