TikTok video shows gross detail on Sydney trains

A disgusting video has revealed the thick layer of grime that awaits unsuspecting commuters, with some comparing the result to cremation ashes.

A TikTok user has exposed the dust and grime embedded in an unsuspecting train seat.

Filming a video on-board a Sydney train on the North Shore line, Ryan Wheeler @ryan14wheeler took a hammer to the blue upholstery, striking the seat several times. Immediately, a heavy cloud of dust spilt out of the seat, revealing the trapped particles commuters unknowingly sit on.

Once he stopped hammering the seat, the video showed a thick layer of dust settling on the fabric seat.

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A passenger took a hammer to the seat. Picture: TikTok.

Revealing a cloud of dust embedded in the seat. Picture: TikTok.

Since @ryan14wheeler shared the video two days ago, the clip has received more than 123,300 reactions, nearly 3500 comments and 4000 shares.

In the comments, many users expressed disgust in the state of the trains, with one commenter preaching that ignorance is bliss, writing: “I didn’t want to know that!”

“I feel like I’m breathing in those particles just watching,” wrote one commenter.

“STOP I’m never catching a train again #covidawareness,” another wrote.

“Core memory of doing this on the school buses and everyone screaming,” shared a third.

Others made light of the situation.

“That’s someone grandma,” shared one of the many jokes which likened the dust to cremated ashes.

“Bro you can see the 1800s on there,” joked on comment.

“New fear unlocked,” wrote another.

The video left TikTok users horrified. Picture: TikTok.

Once the hammering stopped, a lingering layer of dust remained on the seat. Picture: TikTok.

In a statement to news.com.au, a spokeswoman from Sydney trains confirmed that all carriages on the Sydney Trains network were cleaned and sanitised daily and went through regular deep cleans.

“All train sets undergo cleaning and sanitising every night once stabled, including seats, floors, windows and all high touch points,” the spokeswoman said. “In addition, all trains undergo regular scheduled deep cleans.”

Covid protocols have also resulted in an extra 2000 cleaners deployed to the network since March 2020, which totalled to an added 4 million hours of cleaning.

“Transport for NSW considers cleaning and hygiene important components of our Covid Safe program and our cleaning program continues to be reviewed and any additional measures identified as necessary will be carried out,” she said.