Redfern Station Transformed! - New Aerial Concourse and Entrances are now open!

Redfern Station was transformed when the new southern aerial concourse and 2 new entrances opened on Sunday 8th October 2023.
And it was quite an occasion with NSW premier Chris Minns and NSW Transport Minister Jo Haylen officially opening these new bits!
I start with the new entrance on Little Eveleigh Street which has been built within a heritage warehouse building that is almost 100 years old.
I'll then give you a tour of the new Southern Aerial Concourse and explain some of the architectural and design features used.
You'll then see the new stairways and 6 new lifts, along with a special skyway that goes to the lift and stairs for platforms 8&9.
I'll then finish with a tour of the Marian Street entrance, and talk about future plans for lifts to platforms 11 & 12.
Within this video are short chats with phil‪@sydneytrainsvlogs‬, Sharath‪@BuildingBeautifully‬, Elliot‪@tsetstransport‬, and Matthew at‪@AheadMatthewawsome‬.
And I also interviewed a couple of people within Novo Rail, who are the principal contractors for this Redfern Station Upgrade
Also included is some construction footage of the Little Eveleigh Street entrance, the Marian Street entrance and the New Southern Aerial Concourse.
Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:44 Little Eveleigh Street entrance and shared zone (outside)
2:25 Little Eveleigh Street entrance (inside)
5:42 Building the Little Eveleigh Street Entrance
7:14 Southern Aerial Concourse Design Features
10:05 Platform 1 lift, stairs, and moving of heritage Station Office Building
13:50 Platforms 2 to 7 lifts and stairs
17:46 Train Interlude
18:55 Platforms 8&9 skybridge, lift and stairs
22:07 Platforms 10 lift and stairs
23:32 Marian Street Entrance (including demolition of old entry)
26:37 Building the Marian Street Entrance
27:27 The Future - lifts for Platforms 11 & 12
28:11 The Opening Day with Chris Minns, Jo Haylen and Matt Longland.
* Mentioned in this video *
Phils Redfern Upgrade Videos
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Tsets Transport (Elliot's Channel) ‪@tsetstransport‬
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Matthews Channel ‪@AheadMatthewawsome‬
Redfern Upgrade Update (Jan 2022) - • Redfern Station Upgrad...
Redfern Upgrade Update (Oct 2022) - • Redfern Station Upgrad...
Redfern Station Upgrade Urban Design and Public Domain Plan - www.transport.nsw.gov.au/syst...
The "make platforms 11 & 12 accessible" team were
Max - ‪@maxkonto1‬ and
Matthew ‪@AheadMatthewawsome‬
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[@martinwallace5734]

The old southern footbridge, constructed in 1913 and used by thousands of Sydney Uni students and staff for so many years, was demolished in 1994, so it's been a long wait - but the new bridge is really impressive, with clever ways to overcome problems such as the narrow platforms. The incorporation of historic and indigenous elements is impressive, along with just greater utility for everyone.

[@Woodland26]

ah yes! used that 1983-87 - very basic stairs, one lonely guard collecting tickets in the exit. It cut back the walking time by the lengthen of a platform.

[@matthewalker]

My memory of that footbridge is using it to access Paddy's Market while Haymarket was being redeveloped.

[@TransportVlog]

Yes it was a different time back then, when rail travel was on the decline, and I'm sure if the Rail Renaissance has happened in the 1990s, then this would have come much sooner. I think the need to find solutions, such as the slimmer lifts and moving the heritage platform 1 building probably also took some time as well.

[@martinwallace5734]

@@TransportVlog I am sure that we got a much better result than if they had merely replaced the old footbridge in 1994, in any case.😄

[@user-kc1tf7zm3b]

@@TransportVlog Perhaps you were not living in Sydney back in the 1990s, but, former Labor Premier Bob Carr was not a proponent of massive infrastructure upgrades.

[@tsetstransport]

Fantastic video Paul! Definitely a big achievement for me making a cameo appearance! 😅 Thanks for the shoutout and your voiceover was pristine clear as always. Great job! 👏

[@TransportVlog]

Thanks Elliot, you came across really well on camera, so very well done! You're very welcome. Hope you get a few new subscribers coming your way!

[@HenryKlausEsq.]

Wow I'm really impressed with how the station turned out and the surrounding area. What a positive transformation in every sense. Combined with the upgrades to Central Station and Wynyard we're getting some excellent PT infrastructure.

[@kazwilson425]

I have to agree. Have been very impressed with the overall design of these upgrades they look amazing.

[@TransportVlog]

Hi Henry, yes absolutely! I think Wynyard Station was the first central area station to get a wonderful transformation!

[@TransportVlog]

Hi @kazwilson425, yes they've done a wonderful job!

[@aussiejohn5835]

Hi Paul 👋 I am really impressed with this project and with your presentation showcasing it. I also enjoyed your interviews with some of our amazing young KZbin creators and influencers. I ofcourse refer to Elliot, Matthew, Max, Phil, and Shareth. I must eat my words with this project as I have referred to it as "boxy and ugly" in previous videos on other channels and it is anything but. I remember when platform 1 had a prize winning garden which was grown and maintained by the station staff. Another amazing presentation Paul, well done 👏

[@kazwilson425]

I still reckon they could have kept the garden on platform 1. It was gorgeous.

[@aussiejohn5835]

@kazwilson425 The garden was maintained by a staff member who incurred all the costs and when he moved on, sadly the garden was left to decay.

[@TransportVlog]

Thanks John, Glad you like this project and my presentation. It was lovely to include some interviews with our younger KZbinrs (I feel like the old Daddy now!). It would be wonderful to see a garden return to platform 1! Hope you get to take a look at this station when you're next in Sydney.

[@RobboTheDisabledVlogger]

I absolutely love this for people like myself who use a wheelchair!

[@TransportVlog]

Yes absolutely! Its a game changer for people like yourself.

[@nomadMik]

Last night I used the new metro line in San Francisco, and caught a train from the new Chinatown Station to new platforms at the existing Powell Street Station. It was all very nice, but seemed so small and poorly thought out, compared to everything you've been showing us happening in Sydney. I'm really excited about spending another summer in Sydney; it gets easier to get around there, every time I go back.

[@TransportVlog]

Interesting! Seem like they're not building their stations for the future, like we are in Sydney. I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time when you're in Sydney for the summer. It should be a dry and hot one this year!

[@davidinmel]

Thanks Paul for another excellent video.

[@TransportVlog]

You're very welcome David

[@andalan321]

Looking forward to visiting Redfern

[@AheadMatthewawsome]

Hi Paul, thank you so much for making this video! I especially loved that tall person with that brown bag! Also thank you for mentioning about the plans to build lifts at Platforms 11/12! I didn’t know they were doing that till you mentioned that here. A little bird told me you might be around Waterloo Station at an event I won’t mention. I was invited to go too so I might see you again!

[@TransportVlog]

Hi Matthew, the P11&12 lifts are at the early planning stages, but it's good that its being looked at. Yes I might well see you there on Sunday!

[@nomadMik]

I'm so excited, not just about the concourse, but how great the production of this video is. You and Sharath get better and better, Paul, and you should both be invited to future openings. 🙂

[@TransportVlog]

Thanks! I like to try and make each video slightly better in some way, and this one came out really well! Yes hopefully, we will both start getting invited to some of the media events soon. Now that the Chalmers Street entrance has opened, I think the next one will be the Sydney Metro City & Southwest extension! - That will be huge!

[@davidbraithwaite704]

Impressive, Central and Redfern done in a very 'aussie' way 😊👍

[@TransportVlog]

Thanks David, Glad you like them!

[@Grow_YouTube_Views_444]

This deserves all the awards! 👍

[@TransportVlog]

Yes it certainly does!

[@terencemccarthy8615]

Yes Paul…spending a penny is used in Australia…but mainly by older people I suspect…..another great video…thanks….can’t wait to check it out when I’m next in Sydney..

[@TransportVlog]

Yes I thought it probably! Yes, I'm sure you'll enjoy seeing it for real!

[@martinwallace5734]

It's not a terribly common expression because here - unlike some other countries where you really do have to spend a penny (or more!) - the public toilets are generally free. But you do hear it, and everyone would understand it.

[@galaxyfarrahway]

I remember when that building was squats, and from the station you could see painted on it "people who need people are the luckiest people in the world" which had even then been there a long time

[@TransportVlog]

That's interesting! - Apparently that statement comes from a Barbara Streisand song!

[@galaxyfarrahway]

yes I believe the graffiti dates from the 60s, when the song was in the hit movie Funny Girl@@TransportVlog

[@PeterShieldsukcatstripey]

Well done Elliot

[@NeurospicyKat]

Thanks, I lived in this area 30 years ago and not visited a lot since. It's lovely to see it is accessible station I had struggles with all the stairs even back then.

[@TransportVlog]

Yes it certainly is, and it's really improved the look and feel of Redfern Station. The Redfern area has improved alot in recent years too, especially on the west side.

[@jacobmtaylor]

What a huge win for wheelchair users living or working in Redfern. Having to travel to Central and back just to get off the train would have been such an inconvenience.

[@TransportVlog]

Yes absolutely! And the lifts help many other people too, including passengers with prams, bicycles and luggage.

[@marksearle6222]

Brilliant overview! I particularly like your interactions with your fellow KZbinrs - you obviously respect each others interpretations which come from quite different perspectives.

[@TransportVlog]

Thanks Mark, glad you enjoyed the interactions with other KZbinrs. We all met again last Sunday at Waterloo Station which had an open day.

[@suchdevelopments]

🎖🏆🏅Paul, Good day from Lismore, NSW. I used to walk from Little Eveleigh St to Sydney Uni on my way home to Lewisham, Denison Rd, Lewisham.

[@TransportVlog]

Nice! Hope this bought back some happy memories!

[@suchdevelopments]

@@TransportVlog My wife, son, and I will return to live on the North Shore at Waitara near the station at the beginning of next year. My son will finish his PhD at Syndey Uni. He is studying to be a Doctor and AI; he is 38 years old. I will have one of two CYERTRUCKs I used on travel around Australia. I will raise a minimum of AU$1,500.000.00. Those who have helped me the people and companies: 1. Nurses and Doctors 2. Base Hospital and Ballina Rehabilitation Hospital 3. NSW Ambulance Service 4. All my friends who are worse than me and people who have helped me. Lismore Council-GSAC Baths. 5. Neuralink will help those who are worse off than me. 6. I take two Tesla Optimus robots. 7. Promote of Tesla - Cybertruck, Starlink, Optimus 8. Promote the CYBERTRUCK to the State Government and Police forces of States. 9. Promote the Tesla Semi I was the project manager and civil engineer. I worked as an engineer in Singapore from 1999 to 2005. We designed and constructed twelve-kilometre tunnels with two boring tunnel machines and five stations. I also managed 160 engineers and architects. I have been a contract engineer since 1975, from Melbourn to Cains and all of Asia. I have sewage and water plants and engineer some of Sydney's tallest buildings. I started as a draftsman in 1973. I have enjoyed every minute of my life.

[@TheGadgetPanda]

It has been many, many years since I used to head home from Uni every day via Redfern station. Frankly, I don't recognise anything in that video. It really has all changed.

[@TransportVlog]

The original part of the station probably hasn't changed much, but this video focussed on all the new and unrecognisable bits! The Uni students are already making good use of the new Little Eveleigh Street entrance!

[@samuelsmith9999]

I’m coming back to Sydney next week for the first time since flying back to Vancouver on 11 March 2020 (and being grounded the next day for the better part of 3 years). I’m legitimately looking forward to seeing the developments at Redfern, and thank you for this preview. Cheers!

[@TransportVlog]

Hi Samuel, wonderful to hear that you're returning to Sydney for the first time in 3 years. Your transport shopping list if you choose to accept it is Central Station (Central Walk and the North South concourse), going for a ride on the new L2&L3 light rail, Redfern Station and Sydenham Station. Also look out for our new electric buses! And if you like driving, there are also the North Connex and West Connex tunnels!

[@magnetictheory]

Haha so cool to see my two favourite transport gurus in the same vid!

[@TransportVlog]

Yep! we've gone a couple of other collabs too. Here are links to them. Western Sydney Airport - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZTcZaxoZ7xorbs and Aerotropolis Station - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fXXch3aHi5ueepI. These are proper collabs with much more of Sharath in them!

[@PeterShieldsukcatstripey]

My friend Michael will ❤ it

[@lachd2261]

I went and had a look on opening day. It’s absolutely stunning. I love how they repurposed the old Marion St building for the new entrance. I also love all the subtle nods to local history, from the plaques and video to the Aboriginal art on the bollards. Redfern went from being one of the most annoying stations on the network to one of the most beautiful - and useful!

[@TransportVlog]

Yes they've done a wonderful job repurposing that building, and the whole upgrade has really transformed this station!

[@ulfw]

Beautifully done really! The work and your video.

[@TransportVlog]

Thanks!

[@PeterShieldsukcatstripey]

Amazing 👏

[@dulcinealee3933]

I was quite impressed with this new Redfern extension - that overpass pedestrian bridge is amazing. I bet there will be a lot more transpotters there now catching glimpses of vintage trains enroute to and from Central Station ( which I also gond impressive now that most if it is open - can't wait until the metro train line extension from Chatswood or wherever it is being extended to/from opens! The worse part of catching a train at Redfern Station before this bridge was built was transferring between the Eastern suburbs line platform to say Northern line platform and getting to Little Eveleigh Street to get to Carriageworks. Now it's a lot more pleasant a walk. I have yet to explore the other side of Redfern Station entrance/exit on Marion Street , I have only seen it from the outside back in Sept when it was not open to the public yet. I did not know about platform one buildings and structures. And I didn't know there were toilets. ❤ your video and how you spotted and interviewed other train spotting & town planning enthusiasts KZbinrs as well as construction staff - I watch some of their KZbin channels as well! Unfortunately I didn't do a video for my KZbin channel and only took a few photos of the new Redfern Satation extension. Oops I spoke too soon about access to the Bondi Junction line!

[@TransportVlog]

Glad you like it! - Yes it's great for filming trains, and will be a popular location for next years Heritage Transport Expo. Glad you enjoyed my interviews! Its not too late to do a video on this for your channel :-)

[@MiltBrady]

thank you

[@maxwalker1159]

Very cool

[@SpottoBotto]

Great video. Thanks for your dedication 🎉

[@TransportVlog]

You're very welcome! Glad you appreciate the work involved!

[@MrPmutley]

Great Job Paul - interesting details included !!! :-)

[@TransportVlog]

Thanks!

[@peterelvery]

Brilliant Paul. Impressive attention to detail so clearly explained.

[@TransportVlog]

Thanks Peter, Glad you enjoyed it!

[@timeimp]

This concourse is so cool to walk on. And great video as always Paul!

[@TransportVlog]

Thanks, glad you like the concourse, and my video!

[@JamesFFiT]

Beautiful station. Lucky Redfern! Good job Paul and the boys.

[@TransportVlog]

Yes it certainly is! Glad you enjoyed this video and the new Redfern Station.

[@francesconicoletti2547]

A correction. There was a previous pedestrian overpass that came out on the south side on Little Everly Street . It was a fairly narrow steel truss structure ( the sort common to many suburban rail stations but longer ) accessed from the platform by steps.

[@TransportVlog]

Yes that's right! I think it disappeared in the mid 1990s.

[@francesconicoletti2547]

@@TransportVlog I remember it from my time at Sydney University in the ‘80s. I didn’t realise another bit of rail infrastructure had been allowed to decay. I’m glad the mistake has been corrected. I am not going to say anything about how Sydney University seems to keep missing out on a rail station of any kind.

[@frankszanto]

@@TransportVlog That old bridge saved about 0.5 km of walking to Sydney University. This new bridge will come close to that. How can it have taken 30 years to provide a better transport connection?

[@TheCrazyOzzyAdventure]

Awesome Video Phil of the New Redfern Concourse Really good walkaround of it and looking forward to the Botany Video whenever that comes out.

[@TransportVlog]

Glad you enjoyed it! The Botany Video will be my next one, hopefully within the next 7 days.

[@snapper69996666]

Another good video Paul. station looks great using all the older and new stuff

[@TransportVlog]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it, and yes, it's a wonderful blend of the old and the new!

[@jasonmacklin8264]

Thanks Paul awesome information and great video.

[@TransportVlog]

Thanks Jason, glad you enjoyed it.

[@Chadtransportvlogs]

I went there last Thursday

[@TransportVlog]

Nice!

[@PeterShieldsukcatstripey]

Wow, you're running into everyone

[@terencebaz4038]

Fantastic presentation! I grew up in Kensington & used Redfern station a lot when I was young. I now live in northeastern USA

[@TransportVlog]

Thanks! Wonderful to hear that you're watching my videos from the USA!

[@terencebaz4038]

@@TransportVlog I’ve always loved trains & had a Hornby OO train set when I was a kid. I enjoy your vlogs a lot as they are always well presented well & enable me to see updates around the suburbs. I love the look of those double decker trains but not a great fan of the metro ones. Another connection with Redfern for me is that my father grew up next to Redfern Oval & the family back in Sydney still follow the Rabbitohs.

[@alumycrick2911]

Paul, your video details the meticulous planning and deft execution of the whole Redfern Station renewal and upgrade project. It shows how heritage values and the imperatives of modern-day function can harmoniously be integrated when creative minds and skilled hands apply themselves to the task. This great outcome is sure to have enhanced the CVs of all who contributed.

[@TransportVlog]

Yes absolutely! I couldn't agree more!

[@user-et9mf3dr5o]

Nice to see that you caught the Architects waving in minute 26.13

[@TransportVlog]

We're they really the architects? - Just looked like a normal passenger to me!

[@maxplanck9055]

A good comprehensive look at the remodelled red fern station,great to see Sydney improve to 21st century standards ✌️❤️🇬🇧

[@TransportVlog]

Thanks Max, yes it looks so much better now!

[@sandkipper1]

Great video. And I liked the plane 😊

[@TransportVlog]

He He! Its not just a new trainspotting location!

[@calebsam05]

Quakers Hill station has one door lifts. Except for the one getting to the platform. Although I’m glad there is accessible access. It’s not worth it taking the lift on Railway Rd because it is one of the slowest lifts ever. Waiting for the door to open takes 5 seconds. I’m glad to see Redfern having quick lifts with single door. I love your videos and all the detail that you put in it. Keep it up

[@TransportVlog]

You're the first person to identify another station with single door lifts! Yes they are quite nippy now! The doors start closing as soon as you press a button. Glad you enjoy my videos and the level of detail!

[@kyohendi]

entrance particularly useful for south eveleigh access from T8 train from city, no more up and down stairs!

[@Allnonym0u5]

Wow. Looks nice. I might go to Sydney next week take a look at the new structures there and central.

[@TransportVlog]

Yes, it will be a fun day out!

[@jackgrego6393]

It’s giving ✨Footscray Station✨

[@geoffreymoore1510]

Thanks, Paul and so glad you were there with all the other train spotters and videoers. I can't wait to get over there, myself, real soon. Pity more thought was not given in this big upgrade to accessibility to Platforms 11 & 12, kind of reflects back to Nifty Neville's canning of the Woollahra Staton on this Eastern Suburbs line that is now still not fully accessible. Lucky for labor that gets all the kudos for this big opening that they don't get the blame for the miss on this access. Now for the lifts to get finalised on Dulwich Hill Station! I am working on getting my latest Parra Light Rail Prep stuff up for you all...minus Parramatta CBD doings for now. Will do that once testing starts.

[@TransportVlog]

Hi Geoff, Yes hope you get there soon! I feel they did the right thing making the above ground platforms accessible first, especially as Central and Sydenham are alternative accessible stations for the T4. Platforms 11 and 12 are going to be much harder to do, but it will happen in the future. My Parramatta Light Rail update keeps slipping back, so it will be good to see an update for you!

[@geoffreymoore1510]

@@TransportVlog Look for Parra Light Rail Prep in the Trams List 6 of them.

[@josephlownang6992]

Good video mate

[@TransportVlog]

Thanks 👍

[@jdillon8360]

Great video Paul. New station looks awesome. I would like the engineers and architects behind that project to come down to Melbourne and work their magic at some of our neglected stations such as Flinders Street, Richmond and Dandenong.

[@TransportVlog]

Thanks! Glad you like Redfern's new look! Yes I'm sure the architects and engineers would love to revitalise some of Melbourne's stations.

[@PeliculaCinema]

This former brick warehouse building in the 1980s/early 1990s had a huge graffiti visible to the train tracks: "People who like people are the luckiest people in the world", a one lyric variation of the 1964 Barbra Streisand song, 'People', written by Bob Merrill ('like' instead of 'need'). Or maybe was it 'love'?

[@TransportVlog]

That's interesting! There was quite a lot of graffiti on this building, which has all now been removed. You can see it in my earlier updates, and I don't think it was as pleasant as the Barbara Streisand lyrics!

[@anyanyanyanyanyany3551]

Platform 11-12 is still left in the stone ages in the underground. Imagine having to move through platform 10 all the way up north and then turn around and walk again. Would've been nice if there were at least stairs connecting directly to 11-12.

[@ranger8237]

It is now in the planning stages

[@TransportVlog]

Yes it doesn't really help platforms 11 and 12, but as I mentioned towards the end of the video, step-free access to these platforms is being looked into.

[@douglasirons1350]

Very interesting Video Paul. Especially meeting other You Tubers and the construction manager

[@TransportVlog]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! Yes the interviews added a nice extra touch!

[@martinwallace5734]

Thinking of improvements at Redfern, I notice that between platform 10 and the underground platforms 11 & 12 there is essentially a "pit" which I presume is the unfinished space originally intended for 13 and 14. At the northern end of platform 11 you can see daylight peeking through between the boards forming the wall, and evidence of some greenery (weeds) growing there. It struck me that it would be a great thing to open up that space, which could be maintained as a small garden and allow air and natural light to flood in to 11 & 12 (at least at the northern end.) There could be a glass wall if too much fresh air would be a problem in winter... I am sure an architect could do something to turn that waste site into an amenity. Something for the powers-that-be to think about ...?

[@TransportVlog]

Hi Martin, yes I think that "pit" was for platforms 13 & 14. I totally agree. It would be lovely to open up platforms 11 & 12 to bring some natural light in. Let's see what happens over the next few years.

[@erniet253]

They need to put in a lift at platform 11and 12 Paul just pull the escalator out job done paul

[@TransportVlog]

I don't think that's a good idea, as those platforms are quite a long way underground! Besides, escalators increase the throughput of passengers, so removing them would reduce station capacity, and it would be very unpopular with passengers!

[@Yitao_Su]

Hi Paul, I haven't taken any trains since February this year, but I think I'll check the station out later

[@TransportVlog]

Hi Yitao, you should definitely take a ride on a train and check it out! It's good for you!

[@thomasolejniczak775]

Looks great and quite different from my last visit 12 months ago. Melbourne could certainly learn from lots of there design elements for a revamp of Richmond station along with a total makeover of Flinders street in the future.

[@jdillon8360]

Agreed. This station looks great, and Richmond definitely needs an upgrade. I would love to see the folks behind the design of Redfern overhaul Dandenong station as well. Dandenong is a very busy station but it's been totally neglected and the overpass and stairs aren't big enough for the number of people that use it.

[@TransportVlog]

Yes it's changed a lot! It would be awesome to see these kind of projects happening in Melbourne. I guess installing lifts is less of a priority as most (if not all) stations have ramps. And I'd love to see Flinders Street get our Central Station treatment!

[@TransportVlog]

@jdillon8360, yes it would be wonderful to see both of these stations upgraded!

[@helenhood69]

I lived DIRECTLY across from that new entrance.....the smallest house, 132 eveleigh St.... the building was Lynn Maid textiles.....

[@TransportVlog]

Wow! Must be nice being so close to this new entrance.

[@peterryan503]

Great video. You should have acknowledged the old footbridge. A few photos would have been good to demonstarte the improvements. Going to Sydney University during the 1970s we walked between narrow walkways at track level then up to the footbridge ,crossing the other platforms and passing the ticket inspector who took delight in harressing the students who forgot their train pass. This footbridge also provided access to Eveleigh railway works for the thousands of workers

[@TransportVlog]

Thanks Peter, I think I might have mentioned the old footbridge in a previous update video, but if I didn't, its certainly come up in the comments a few times. Maybe I can find a way to include it in a future video.

[@electro_sykes]

The Kid Laroi used to hang around Redfern station and the streets of Redfern before his career blew up.

[@thomasdavie4813]

My mouth is hanging open again!

[@paulburgess-qr9rx]

Another great video Paul, I have a question slightly off topic I have seen maps of the new central walk indicating that there are food outlets ( shops ) I was there the other day and still no shops please tell me it’s not the 3 or 4 vending machines scattered around the new area

[@TransportVlog]

Hi Paul, Glad you enjoyed it. At the Chalmers Street concourse end of Central Walk, there is something that looks like a retail outlet. It's between the Chalmers Street concourse (not yet open) and the existing stairs to platforms 24 & 25. It's not occupied as yet, but it does look like it will be for retail.

[@steveamurray59]

Stanmore now has 2 lifts

[@TransportVlog]

Hi Steve, yes that's right, and Thornleigh has lifts now too! I think Phil is covering many of these new accessible stations on his Sydney Trains Vlogs channel.

[@ranger8237]

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[@RGC198]

Hi Paul, thanks for another great video. I was wondering why this looked a bit familiar, then I remember seeing one of Phil's videos with him surprising you, like you surprised him. i think you asked Phil the same question about the new Redfern entrance as he asked you on his video. Just wondering how you managed to film the distant shots of yourself on the concourse there, especially when you head off in the lift. it certainly adds an interesting effect. Wow!! You have both Sharath and Phil in this video. Interesting seeing Elliot and Matthew as well. Hey, it just doesn't get much better than that!!! Hmm!! I think that old heritage station office building may be the original Everleigh Station building. Are there any Metro platforms at Redfern? Also, do they have any escalators going down to the eastern suburbs platforms or only stairs? Anyway, take care. Rob in Melbourne Australia.

[@TransportVlog]

Hi Rob, glad you enjoyed it! Yes that's right. Phil and I did a mini collab! Sharath was the secret cameraman for those clips of me walking along the concourse and into the platform 8&9 lift. Yes it was lovely to have Sharath, Elliot and Matthew in the video as well. These events are wonderful for meeting other KZbinrs. The metro bypasses Redfern Station and has a stop at Waterloo instead. Yes platforms 11 and 12 do have escalators and stairs.

[@roballen3281]

great video Paul, wondering if they are going to remove the overhead power lines and poles at the beautiful Little Eveliegh Entrance? Also that hideous chainmesh fence!

[@fazzyakamello]

They finally put lifts on some of the platform. I used to get off this station and i’ve seen a handful of users struggle carrying luggages/prams up the stairs

[@TransportVlog]

Yes me too! - I've even seen people getting off trains on platform 1 with heavy bags and walking towards the aerial concourse before it had opened!

[@Dreamer10888]

I would like to say thank you to gladys

[@TransportVlog]

Yes, I hope she comes and see's it for herself! I would happily give her a guided tour!

[@peterd4429]

That's good news to see the New Station concourse Now open for the public to use. By the way transport vlog that KZbinr AheadMatthewawesome his real name is Matthew Hayes and he used to go to the same primary school as I did which was St Lucy's School in Wahroonga accept we didn't know each or become friends sadly as I graduated from St Lucy's in 2012 and Matthew Hayes graduated from St Lucy's in 2018

[@TransportVlog]

Hi Peter, yes it certainly is! Good to know that you went to the same primary school as Matthew. I saw him again last Sunday at the Waterloo Station open day (video coming up for this soon!)

[@annabelapurva-madhuri4861]

Finally this station is wheelchair/pram friendly!!!

[@TransportVlog]

Yes absolutely!

[@Yitao_Su]

23:10 I feel like it's the fan that cools the electrical components of the lift, and it's the outside air conditioning unit that's on top of the lift car.

[@TransportVlog]

Yes that could make sense

[@alafordyt]

Hey Paul! We are not going inside Redfern's new aerial concourse until sometime next month when the Chalmer's St entrance opens.

[@TransportVlog]

Nice! You can kill two birds with one stone! I reckon the Chalmers Street entrance will open during November!

[@Yitao_Su]

And I remember Redfern Station has underground platforms, are they still being used?

[@martinwallace5734]

Yes, they are used for T4 (Cronulla and Southern line) - though there is space for two additional platforms which were never completed and lie disused.)

[@martinwallace5734]

@@Yitao_Su You have to take the stairs or escalator on the eastern end of the northern concourse. There is no lift, and no access from the new southern concourse, unfortunately. I imagine that a lift might be on the "to do" list. If you are wheelchair bound, you would have to take a train to Central and transfer there - quite a lot of bother.

[@Yitao_Su]

@@martinwallace5734 okay

[@user-bc6wi6zy3k]

We need Jerome dwn here south of the border. He could show our cronies how to blend the "old with the new", that in our case is the Old bit we haven't finished, yet, with the New bits we haven't got round to starting, after all this time!!

[@TransportVlog]

Well he might be looking for a new role now!

[@Allnonym0u5]

18:53 😂😅😅😅😅🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TransportVlog]

✈🛩🛬

[@nomadMik]

Just one quibble, and I say this because both of my friends who use wheelchairs have called me out on the same thing: They both prefer to be thought of as _using_ a wheelchair, and not being _in_ a wheelchair. I honestly don't fully understand why, but since these are friends that don't know each other (in Australia and the US), and they've both said the same thing, it may be a pretty common view, and I'm sure you'll agree it takes little effort to speak about people who use wheelchairs in the way they prefer. Cheers.

[@TransportVlog]

Thanks for that. Yes I agree that "using a wheelchair" is the better way to say this so, I'll try and remember this for the future. Where possible, I tend to use terms such as "accessible" or "step-free instead".

[@Soundmaster91]

Big thanks to the previous government for their massive infrastructure vision including projects like this!

[@TransportVlog]

Yes absolutely! I hope Gladys comes and checks it out for herself!

[@mjcats2011]

You are very lucky with bi-partisan support for Public Transport. Down here in Victoria the Coalition are clueless idiots.

[@Soundmaster91]

@mjcats2011 to be seen, Labor here is in minority, their record wasn't the best. In fact recent comments by them post election to possibly cancel a major metro project had a huge backlash. They'll go where the electorate goes, here in NSW transportation is an election winner, especially because it is so tangible and spread out from the metro to the suburbs and other large cities, like Wollongong and Newcastle.

[@mjcats2011]

@Soundmaster91 I think you are missing my point. ALP has made mistakes but they are for PT. The Coalition down here are not. Indeed it has only been the Andrews Administration that has put meaningful funding into it. Previous governments ALP or coalition had not.

[@healthyliving7226]

What new stations will be open soon and when. Thank you .

[@TransportVlog]

The 6 new stations on the Sydney Metro City & Southwest line (plus new metro platforms at Central Station) are due to open in mid 2024.

[@petertullemans]

When kids played outside on the road rather than inside on their computers 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😅

[@NathaanRagasaaRooks]

They Forgot to add Welsh Above Lol

[@MrMomo182]

I went there. So much easier to get to uni.

[@TransportVlog]

Yes absolutely!

[@user-kc1tf7zm3b]

Nearly 20 years ago in February 2004, Redfern station was the focal point of the Redfern Riots arising from the tragic death of an Indigenous teen. Many Redfern station users have no knowledge of this significant event of Sydney history. Everything changes.

[@TransportVlog]

I wasn't aware of that, so thanks for sharing.

[@rogertull8888]

WHEN IS A LIFT GOING TO GET INSTALLED FOR THE WOLLONGONG PLATFORMS?

[@TransportVlog]

According to Transport for NSW, Wollongong Station already has lifts - transportnsw.info/stop?q=10101372#/

[@rogertull8888]

@@TransportVlog I MEANT AT REDFERN STATION

[@TransportVlog]

You mean the platforms 11 and 12. Its being looked, but its not that easy to do. During the off peak, most Wollongong Trains stop on platforms 1 & 2 which of course now has lifts.

[@jack2453]

So why is there a 'staff car park' at the best connected station in the country??

[@TransportVlog]

Good question! I think its days might be numbered!

[@scottt8258]

So question… what’s to stop people just walking through the “community access” gate and onto a train, ie not paying?

[@daveg2104]

Nothing, except your conscience, and the risk of being caught by revenue protection. And then, if there are barriers at your destination, will you tap, or jump.

[@scottt8258]

@@daveg2104 that’s true. But more of the smaller stations now have poles and not barriers so I’m for seeing this is going to be a major headache. Particularly considering that Redfern has always been a drama station for fare jumpers

[@daveg2104]

@@scottt8258 I suppose the view is that the possible loss of revenue is outweighed by the goodwill generated by allowing locals to use the new "bridge". If it is too bad, the locals might lose their privilege. Some of those smaller stations with the poles are quite busy. I just Googled fare evasion, and the first result was - From January to June 2021, fare evasion cost Sydney Trains $14.6 million.

[@jack2453]

Most of the Sydney Trains stations have open access - why not get rid of gates completely and go for a German style proof-of-payment system.

[@scottt8258]

@@jack2453 becuase those systems rely on honesty etc. not something that’s overly present on a lot of Sydney trains.

[@kenjohnson5626]

Was there a reason as to why Transport For NSW failed to link the new bridge to Redfern platforms 11 & 12 (T4 Illawarra Line)? Since 1979, the T4 line has only been accessible via stairs and escalator from the Northern Concourse. This makes the T4 line an ongoing fire death trap as if a fire breaks out on the escalators or stairs, passengers on 11 & 12 have no method of escape, other than to possibly go into the train tunnels, risking life and limb by a train running the fleeing passengers down!

[@TransportVlog]

As I mentioned in the video, this is being looked into as part of a development proposal. These days stations are made of fire resistant material and there are lots of other measures in place to prevent and control fires.

[@maxkonto1]

Hello

[@TransportVlog]

Hi Max, I've just replied to your email

[@maxkonto1]

@@TransportVlog ok, thanks

[@ambroiseimbert]

Another Sydney vs Melbourne thing: Richmond station versus Redfern station ?

[@TransportVlog]

That could be an interesting video! I am keen to do some more Melbourne content.

[@mjcats2011]

No contest. Richmond Station looks like a refugee from the 1960's.

[@ambroiseimbert]

@@mjcats2011 🤣

[@njd2342]

So how much did it cost?

[@TransportVlog]

$166 million, according to this article - redfernnews.com.au/update-redfern-station-upgrade/

[@njd2342]

@@TransportVlog Wow but given the billions spent on the Metro I guess $166 million on a station uplift is viewed as a bargain. (I hope the glass doesn't scratch and go opaque too soon).

[@ranger8237]

Why are they using the old style ticket gates why can’t they use the New Ones

[@TransportVlog]

I'm not sure why that's the case.

[@stephenblomfield6]

Hi Paul - Interesting you didnt report on the fact that the new concourse entrance on both Marian and Little Eveleigh Streets both have no Opal top up machine forcing residents to have to walk all the way to the opposite end of the station if you need access to a top up machine. Speaking as a local resident I think this was really poor planning

[@TransportVlog]

Hi Stephen, I didn't notice the lack of Opal top-up machines. I guess these can easily be added. Might be worth contacting Sydney Trains about this. As the Opal gates are right at the entrance, I guess these would need to be on the other side, and that may be the reason for the lack of them.

[@stephenblomfield6]

@@TransportVlog ... Was good to meet you in person earlier today outside at Waterloo station. I hope you enjoyed the tour. I'll get around to emailing you that newspaper article I mentioned sometime this week .

[@TransportVlog]

Thanks Stephen, Yes I did! I was there for quite a few hours! - My email is [e-mail].

[@jacobvardy]

"if you remember the opening, let me know..." lol... but this is mainly a comment to appease the algorithm.

[@TransportVlog]

Glad you picked up on that! I wasn't thinking about the algorithm though. It just seemed like a witty thing to say!

[@jacobvardy]

@@TransportVlog, no worries, i didn't mean to imply that you were baiting the algorithm . I'll write comments "for the algorithm" when i've got nothing to add but i want youtube to continue showing me stuff like the video i am commenting on.

[@user-kc1tf7zm3b]

Redfern station is overrated. Commuters needing to make transfers are much better off doing so at either Central or Town Hall as this avoids the dreaded stairs on the northern end. This is especially true as Central station is now fully serviced with escalators and vertical lifts. This explains why commuters needing to make connections have traditionally overlooked Redfern.

[@TransportVlog]

I don't think interchanges were the main reason for the upgrade. As Sydney's 5th busiest station, it needed more capacity and the new entrances and aerial concourse achieves that. Personally, I would continue to change at Central, especially to switch between the T2 and T1/T9, as its a cross platform connection. However, if you're coming from places like Sydenham, Hurstville etc, and want to go west to Strathfield, Parramatta etc, then it makes sense to change at Redfern.

[@user-kc1tf7zm3b]

@@TransportVlog Yes, the much needed and deserved modernisation and expansion project of Redfern station is actually 20 years too late. However, as for commuters who do not live and work in the Redfern and Eveleigh areas, making train connections at Redfern is too bloody arduous as 2 sets of substantial stairs, up and down, have to be negotiated when making a connection. Making these connections at Central is far more easier. Moreover, a commuter is far more certain of securing a seat at Central, especially during the brutal evening peak hour. Again, this explains why many commuters ignore Redfern, even if this means they are travelling an extra stop. Switching platforms at Central is far more straightforward and easier as the subterranean stairs are more accessible. This is especially true for those needing to make a connection for the underground Eastern Suburbs, Illawarra and Cronulla Lines as there is less walking involved. Needless to say, there are a plethora of new and modern escalators and lifts at Central.

[@PeterShieldsukcatstripey]

Haha, 10000 stops goal complete!

[@darrincalderwood7113]

Redfern station destroyed more like it.

[@browchump8764]

Have the Aboriginal community been moved else where or are they still there?

[@namename1515]

Without escalators its rubbish

[@bruceanderson8588]

what a waste of money ok for connection to uni , but 1 No connection to eastern sub plt 11 and 12 2 total lack of connection to the bus to botany , So the only good is that the scared students dont have to walk pass the Block

[@jack2453]

Bit harsh... but lack of connection to Botany Road buses is a real issue.

[@ranger8237]

They are now Planning Platform 11 & 12. Building Lifts for Platforms 1 - 10 is better than nothing. People in wheelchairs can now get access to Platform 1 - 10

[@PeterShieldsukcatstripey]

Yes, spend a penny to go to the dunny.

[@TransportVlog]

Love it!

[@PeterShieldsukcatstripey]

9 ft wide stairs?

[@TransportVlog]

Possibly, but it depends which ones, as they vary.