Stratford's New Entrance is OPEN!

[@rikufryderyk]

Can anyone spot the differences in my video skills between last year and this year?

[@stevehornsby7727]

Definitely improved. The drone footage helps also.

[@rumbled5461]

Its obvious that all of your video skills are improving, keep going you are a natural presenter.

[@mattpilgrim2607]

Your video skills are really improving. Keep going Riku

[@BREEZYT1]

Definitely wayyyyy more cinematic now. Love the work Riku keep it upppp

[@Thornaby37]

Probably the case with most video creators that you find new filming and editing techniques that work well, hence your videos keep improving. I've also seen this with other KZbinrs

[@GTransit]

Amazing Video, I really enjoyed this watch on my bus journey home after recording my next video, I absolutely love the drone shots, they have always added that extra bit of depth to your video which I enjoy, very knowledgeable on the new entrance and your editing and recording skills have definently improved since last year, well done Riku!!💙

[@Nooticus]

Closing a small entrance with only 4 ticket barriets is ABSOLUTELY necessary when there are large scale events nearby, especially when this is the closest entrance/exit to the London Stadium. This is the same reason why Holloway Road and Drayton Park are closed when footballs games as Arsenal's stadium take place. The tiny amount that just 4 barriers at Gibbins Road will reduce crowds at the main entrance by is not adequate to justify the huge crowds that will build up there, as well as the extra security personel needed. Also, a correction; there are definitely not a lot of people currently living in the Carpenters Estate area (therefore few cars on the road as you observed). I know this because 5-6 years ago when I was doing my Geography GCSE, we undertook fieldwork in the Stratford area, concentrating on the Carpenters Estate area and the East Village (olympic village) areas primarily. At least 5-6 years ago, only a tiny percentage (like 10-15% if i remember correctly) of those huge grey tower blocks were actually occupied by residents, and I assume it has stayed the same or gotten less since then, due to the fact there has been little redevelopment in the area. Nevertheless, great video!

[@srfurley]

I didn’t know this was open yet. Also open now are the new escalators from near the main bus station up to the footbridge over the high level railway lines to Stratford City and Westfield. The old ones seldom worked, despite not being very old, only dating from around the opening of Westfield. Stratford station has changed so much over the last 50 years or so that I have known it.😊

[@James.N-Buses47]

Really nice! Keep it up!

[@phantomsuccour]

Very informative video. Good job! Hope your channel grows.

[@KiwiWasGone]

For the part at 2:30; those are also bike park things, so the number of bikes able to park are double as much with the same space. Those things are at basically every train station in the Netherlands for that reason :)

[@rikufryderyk]

makes sense for a bike-reliant place like the Netherlands- we should install more of these in the uk as well. Thanks for sharing :)

[@KiwiWasGone]

@@rikufryderyk you’re welcome ^^

[@ABTrainsYT]

Nice 👍 Compared to last year there’s drone footage, flares, the speedy thing, just pure Geoff Marshall stuff lol

[@Peter-mj6lz]

3:53 If a lot of people are using the new entrance over the older bigger ones, it will create congestion during an event I am guessing. I think preventing overcrowding is about controlling the flow of passengers.

[@peterdowden7694]

It's a good idea to ask questions for people to answer in tne comments, such as your closure on busy days question. Good video.

[@mattpilgrim2607]

Wow ! The new entrance at Stratford looks amazing.

[@pninpnin1]

It's great to know it. When in London I always live in the vicinity of Stratford and usually take the Elizabeth line from there to the city centre. Thanks for another cool video.

[@skullgeezer7174]

The new stratford entrance looks stunning! I hope that we can get you to 3K subs in the future!

[@simonochana3189]

I think that the transport staff need to be subscribing to your channel, so that they can see the good work that you are doing 👍🏿

[@skullgeezer7174]

@@simonochana3189 Fr? No sarcasm? if so, i would be very grateful!

[@Sim0nTrains]

Nice video, would be nice if they added more things on Gibbins Entrances, it looks bare

[@Pikaling3408]

I usually use either the Westfield entrance or the main entrance when at Stratford but I'll definitely keep an eye out the next time I'm at Stratford.

[@LondonBuses149_YT]

4:02 My faverote part of the video

[@discombobulatedjadiel]

4:06 Riku made me laugh so hard

[@Thornaby37]

Excellent video, and very well researched 👍 I think the reason for closing some entrances during special events is to allow for crowd control

[@DanielMeakin1]

Brilliant video. I only used this station twice when I went to London to do the slide nearby.

[@obamtl]

Great video, by the way!

[@BREEZYT1]

Keep up the work Riku love your content ❤❤❤

[@JOSEHERRERA-zs3si]

Stratford is my favourite station!

[@davidstone408]

Filming too long? - perhaps it the issue with it being a National Rail as well as a TfL station. Closed when Stadium events are on - this does make sense, large events require crowd management, which needs a lot of staff and police, if two entrances this would need more staff and police to manage, more cost effective to close the new entrance. Plus easier to manage one flow of people into the station.

[@davidstone408]

@ChilternTransportProductions - I know that the TLM Hidden London Tour at Moorgate requires consent from Network Rail and they do not like people filming on the Network Rail platform or even taking photos 🤯. - TfL do not normally have any issues unless you are filming commercially (which requires a permit) or you are using equipment (flash/lights which might distract drivers or CCTV) or Tripods (which might cause a trip hazard) - otherwise you should not be an obstruction to people using the station. I spend last Sunday filming on the Uxbridge section on the Metropolitan line, no issues (other than having time to edit the footage)

[@Nooticus]

most likely the issue is that Stratford is a pretty high risk area for crime, therefore it is important to keep people moving.

[@londonbuses126]

I didn’t even know this was a thing until I saw your video and I travel through Stratford every day after work lol😂nice video!

[@Andrewjg_89]

I think that the new Gibbins Road entrance will help to relieve some of the congestion despite it's only a small access but it's still worth it. Especially when coming from the Jubilee Line and DLR.

[@Nooticus]

correct, it will slightly, but not when big events take place.

[@Sam.Rich1]

Really cool 🎉

[@TheBenji400]

The new entrance/exit is very useful and accessible for those running to the dlr and jubilee line. 👌

[@Morgansliftadventures]

Awesome!!

[@thisis_mudchute]

i dont really like the idea of having 4 barriers. if they extend it inside that randon empty space outside, then put the gateline in the extended area, divert people up escalators/lifts to the bit near platforms 4, there could be much more capacity. the little path to the jubilee line could stay and then only that will be closed on event days, and people can still access the new (bigger) entrance fron the already existing footbridge that links platform 3a with the dlr and jubilee line, that random exit on the footbridge and dlr platforms 4

[@obamtl]

Hey Riku, given how small that entrance is, I reckon it could become a real risk for stampede during match games. As someone that goes to the Emirates stadium on occasion, I can see how having thousands of people bearing down a very narrow entrance with people pushing and shoving from all directions, could quickly make it unsafe, so they need to maintain an orderly exit and entry.

[@Nooticus]

spot on. exactly. closing a small entrance with only 4 ticket barriets is ABSOLUTELY necessary when there are large scale events nearby, especially when this is the closest entrance/exit to the London Stadium. This is the same reason why Holloway Road and Drayton Park are closed when footballs games as Arsenal's stadium take place. The tiny amount that just 4 barriers at Gibbins Road will reduce crowds at the main entrance by is not adequate to justify the huge crowds that will build up there, as well as the extra security personel needed.

[@MrTransportAddict]

I’m lovin’ it Oh wait isn’t that copyrighted? Great video! Looking forward to the next video on the shuttle. Are you looking forward after the delay to the B23’s to finally ride them soon? That is if they don’t get delayed Again. 😂

[@GothicPrairie2319]

awesome video, were you in Harrogate when they released the new E buses for the 36 route?

[@LondonBuses149_YT]

So Godwin was holding the camera?

[@GTransit]

:)

[@LondonBuses149_YT]

@@GTransit 👀

[@Sayoriwastaken]

I was at the event at London Sradium on the 13th of July and I didnt know that the entrance was closed. I dont understand why they built it if its to reduce overcrowding either

[@sainsspadpop]

Riku will you do a new vid when the NEW DLR and new tube for london come out?

[@rikufryderyk]

100% I’ve been tracking the progress since the projects began, and want to make sure I don’t miss any more press trips!

[@sainsspadpop]

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[@nathannsingi5132]

Tomorrow I'm going to Stratford to see it

[@Daniellovesbusesandtrains]

Nice 👍

[@kidneybeansglobal]

When you come to Ilford, please see me. I'm in off licence, just on the right hand side - as you come out of station. Would love to meet. You're doing a great job. Keep going. God bless! ( Before visiting, please drop a message in my comment section ) I would appreciate. Thanks and regards !

[@Bluestar_Scanias]

“Why do I watch these videos when I am not even from London? I am from the south of England and I’m watching London based videos.” well that doesn’t stop me from watching London content creators since there are very few Southampton based content creators and we all don’t have 500+ subscribers

[@thingsandmorethings]

2:17 I don’t care how secure it is, this is not somewhere to leave your bike!

[@Nooticus]

yes it is.

[@tdeghostoharry]

i like rikus videos, shes great

[@RWL2012]

Riku's not a she, they're a they.

[@galoperfect]

hey riku, what type of camera do you use?

[@rikufryderyk]

Sony ZV-E10 camera with either (a.) the lens which comes in the kit, or (b.) a 10-18 mm lens I bought separately from Sony. Any further questions about equipment, feel free to ask in the comments section.

[@galoperfect]

@@rikufryderyk ty

[@freddiedriscoll-w4x]

❤❤❤

[@771elevatorchap]

I guess the entrance closes when West Ham are playing too? Just asking because I'm a football fan. (I actually support Manchester City not West Ham)

[@JohnPark-y6g]

Nice video but what a waste of 9 million pounds when newham services are getting cut 9 million seems way way to high to build that

[@SouthEastLondonTransport]

That entrance is really helpful for people to connect to the Jubilee Line and DLR quicker! I have to try it sometime!

[@ChoobChoob]

Finally I can go to the Computer Fair without crossing the creepy footbridge!