Bit annoying how metro platforms are 26 and 27, but they’re situated between 14 and 16. Obviously you can’t call them 15a and 15b, but it’ll be confusing for firstcomers and tourists
@@sydneytrainsvlogs Platform 15 Metro North and South Services it should have been called. It is effectively a single island platform which would be accurate as one travels north bound the other travels southbound. 15N - 15W. Done.
Excellent update, Phil and I actually enjoyed the walk around from the Grand Concourse tram stop to "the balcony," where in years gone by, there was a huge staircase to Eddie Avenue. I am surprised that you didn't get a coffee from CJ's or give them a shout-out as they have been there for more than 40 years. I noticed the doors off the balcony to the abandoned "refreshment room," which should be reopened and named "platform 15" to retain the now defunct platform 15. Great video, Phil, without the usual tile inspections 😂
Thank you John! Ooooh i heard that there was a staircase somewhere! Was it near where the escalators are now? I’ll have to find photo’s. A bar named Platform 15 would be cool with a mockup train car inside :)
I can’t believe the metro has opened. This should have been done years ago. Now that 26 and 27 are being used it feels like central has finally been completed to the original design. Bradfield would have been excited that his dream has finally come true. It only Took 100 years.
Thanks, Phil for a great update. Just a pity the metro kick off ha ben messed up. I did a video at Sydenham on the 4th will get it up, including a visit to the new workings at Dulwich Hill and a short visit here at Central.
Hi Phil, thanks for another great video. It is amazing that where the light rail comes into Central Station, I can still remember seeing the former trams there quite well, which actually ceased running in late 1957. I must have visited the area regularly, as I was only five years old back then. I remember my dad taking me into the city on day outings, which sometimes included getting off the train at Central. The former trams at Central, used to run in the reverse direction to the current light rail trams. Anyway, take care. Rob in Melbourne Australia.
Anyone who comes across another CZcamsr named Neil Forbes he hates the term light rail he thinks its a BS term because using the name Tram is tried and true but there is a difference between a tram and light rail and this is what i was trying to explain to him Generally, tram systems operate in a mixed traffic environment (road / rail / pedestrian) and are required to operate safely at speeds for which driver braking is acceptable. Light Rail systems are generally segregated. Segregation permits higher operating speeds using signal control and automatic braking systems.
He is correct to a point in that these Light Rails operate in and amongst traffic and pedestrians in a few areas. We have already seen accidents between them and road traffic. In Paris, where there are 13 systems, they are referred to as trams even though they are running more in their own corridors
@top40researcher31 Neil is correct with his terminology, and the only reason they are not referred to as "trams" are the lollypop signs that have already been used for "T" trains. The "L" is used for the trams to avoid confusion and, therefore, referred to as Light Rail.
I still feel they botched the design of the North Concourse, very cold and sterile with all the stark white and grey that doesn't compliment the sandstone and brick of the historic buildings. Meanwhile in Central Walk they've struck a perfect balance between the white panels, warm sandstone and grey tiles/concrete.
Agreed! Central Walk feels more welcoming and not like a hospital haha I still do like the North Concourse but not as much as Central Walk. There is something else that will be happening to Central which i will cover in coming weeks
@@All_Stars_gamez123miku they said it could open on 18 of august. but it is really unlikely. but like maybe 27 or 28 august to somewhere in the middle of september is probably when they would open it. But it is still unconfirmed dates
also you didnt notice lift front of you had hoarding removed - czcams.com/video/14T2PuA8Rxc/video.html - the lift leads to closed platform above = previously had hoarding around front side of lift
definitley. But it probably won't happen. More likely a tram would go there rather than a train. But still. You got the parramatta light rail. If im like going to hospital to visit someone. I would take that light rail.
@@sydneytrainsvlogs sort of wish that they were able to run on the main lines, this would only be possible if they had drivers and the same electrical system but the metro is still good
The information boards have been updated at central with the station map showing the metro platforms and an updated sydney trains network map
I’ll have a look next time i’m at Central (which should be tomorrow) :)
Bit annoying how metro platforms are 26 and 27, but they’re situated between 14 and 16. Obviously you can’t call them 15a and 15b, but it’ll be confusing for firstcomers and tourists
Yeah they just continued from the Eastern Suburbs platform numbering
I is like called 15 and 1/2 or 15.5
@@ranger8237 platform 9 3/4
@@sydneytrainsvlogs Platform 15 Metro North and South Services it should have been called. It is effectively a single island platform which would be accurate as one travels north bound the other travels southbound. 15N - 15W. Done.
Excellent update, Phil and I actually enjoyed the walk around from the Grand Concourse tram stop to "the balcony," where in years gone by, there was a huge staircase to Eddie Avenue. I am surprised that you didn't get a coffee from CJ's or give them a shout-out as they have been there for more than 40 years. I noticed the doors off the balcony to the abandoned "refreshment room," which should be reopened and named "platform 15" to retain the now defunct platform 15. Great video, Phil, without the usual tile inspections 😂
Yeah, no coffee in the video Phil. A pretend thumbs down... ❤
Thank you John!
Ooooh i heard that there was a staircase somewhere!
Was it near where the escalators are now?
I’ll have to find photo’s.
A bar named Platform 15 would be cool with a mockup train car inside :)
🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@sydneytrainsvlogs The staircase was at the spot where you walked onto the balcony from the tram stop.
Ooooh! Do you know when it closed?
We were around central today (but only for a little bit) cause I went to the Sydney aquarium
Oh nice! I hope you had a great time at the Aquarium :)
@@sydneytrainsvlogswe did
Well covered, thanks. Sadly that exterior sandstone / brick old facade is looking dirty and could do with some prettying up like the inside.
Thank you!
It does need some attention i agree
I can’t believe the metro has opened. This should have been done years ago. Now that 26 and 27 are being used it feels like central has finally been completed to the original design.
Bradfield would have been excited that his dream has finally come true. It only Took 100 years.
Nice video and opening to it
Thank you! :)
@@sydneytrainsvlogswelcome
Thanks, Phil for a great update. Just a pity the metro kick off ha ben messed up. I did a video at Sydenham on the 4th will get it up, including a visit to the new workings at Dulwich Hill and a short visit here at Central.
Went thru Sydenham on Saturday and saw one of the metro trains there.
That’s cool!
I really hope it opens soon :)
@@sydneytrainsvlogs same here
Hi Phil, thanks for another great video. It is amazing that where the light rail comes into Central Station, I can still remember seeing the former trams there quite well, which actually ceased running in late 1957. I must have visited the area regularly, as I was only five years old back then. I remember my dad taking me into the city on day outings, which sometimes included getting off the train at Central. The former trams at Central, used to run in the reverse direction to the current light rail trams. Anyway, take care. Rob in Melbourne Australia.
Are all the light blue "Lift" signs new?
I believe they are yes
At 8:20, you can hear the door chime from the Metro platforms. How is that for timing!
It makes me even more eager for it to open hearing the chimes and announcements echo through Central Walk :)
cool
Cheers :)
Anyone who comes across another CZcamsr named Neil Forbes he hates the term light rail he thinks its a BS term because using the name Tram is tried and true but there is a difference between a tram and light rail and this is what i was trying to explain to him Generally, tram systems operate in a mixed traffic environment (road / rail / pedestrian) and are required to operate safely at speeds for which driver braking is acceptable. Light Rail systems are generally segregated. Segregation permits higher operating speeds using signal control and automatic braking systems.
He is correct to a point in that these Light Rails operate in and amongst traffic and pedestrians in a few areas. We have already seen accidents between them and road traffic. In Paris, where there are 13 systems, they are referred to as trams even though they are running more in their own corridors
@top40researcher31 Neil is correct with his terminology, and the only reason they are not referred to as "trams" are the lollypop signs that have already been used for "T" trains. The "L" is used for the trams to avoid confusion and, therefore, referred to as Light Rail.
Lol yes i sometimes get flack so i just alternate between calling them Trams and Light Rail even though there is a difference.
It’s fair though
@@sydneytrainsvlogs its all good i just don'
t take any notice Your video is great keep uo the good work cheers
I still feel they botched the design of the North Concourse, very cold and sterile with all the stark white and grey that doesn't compliment the sandstone and brick of the historic buildings.
Meanwhile in Central Walk they've struck a perfect balance between the white panels, warm sandstone and grey tiles/concrete.
Agreed! Central Walk feels more welcoming and not like a hospital haha
I still do like the North Concourse but not as much as Central Walk.
There is something else that will be happening to Central which i will cover in coming weeks
I think we should still have the right to just check out the metro stations if not use them
4 days left I guess 😅
I wish lol
@@sydneytrainsvlogs wdym?
@@All_Stars_gamez123miku
there isn't a new confirmed date
@@All_Stars_gamez123miku they said it could open on 18 of august. but it is really unlikely. but like maybe 27 or 28 august to somewhere in the middle of september is probably when they would open it. But it is still unconfirmed dates
also you didnt notice lift front of you had hoarding removed - czcams.com/video/14T2PuA8Rxc/video.html - the lift leads to closed platform above = previously had hoarding around front side of lift
Wouldn't you love to be able to take a train or a light rail tram to Drummoyne?
definitley. But it probably won't happen. More likely a tram would go there rather than a train. But still. You got the parramatta light rail. If im like going to hospital to visit someone. I would take that light rail.
they have hyped up the metro line way too much
Nah. It's the greatest public transport project in Australian history
It’s a good system, just needs a bit of work
@@sydneytrainsvlogs sort of wish that they were able to run on the main lines, this would only be possible if they had drivers and the same electrical system but the metro is still good
czcams.com/video/14T2PuA8Rxc/video.html - notice no L sign its should been there along with M and T signs
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Too many loud and annoying station announcements. Too many of those corflute nanny signs everywhere.