Crows Nest, Victoria Cross & Barangaroo Stations Update - Sydney Metro City & Southwest Project.
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- Опубліковано 10 лип 2024
- In this video, I give you an update on how the new Sydney Metro stations at Crows Nest, Victoria Cross and Barangaroo were looking in early September 2023.
I start with the main entrance to Crows Nest station which is on the Pacific Highway, then move to the smaller Clarke Street entrance. I also cover the Services Building and the Over Station Developments.
Its then to the North Entrance to Victoria Cross Station which is on the corner of Miller Street and McLaren Street. This entrance is unusual in that it has lifts only, no escalators!
Then on to the South Entrance to Victoria Cross Station on Miller Street, which is now visible with one of the lift shafts now installed. I'll cover the new laneway that will provide a pedestrian link to this entrance from Denison Street and talk about the over station developments as well.
It's then across the harbour (on a ferry!) to look at Barangaroo Station. This is progressing really well with both the escalator and lift entrances now nearing completion. And from High Street, I was able to get some great views of these.
I finish with a look at the Services Pods, and the gap left by the demolition of the Acoustic Shed.
* Chapters *
00:00 Introduction
00:24 Crows Nest Pacific Highway Entrance
01:47 Crows Nest Clarke Street entrance
02:50 Crows Nest Services Building
03:57 Victoria Cross North Entrance
5:34 Victoria Cross South Entrance
8:20 Barangaroo Escalator Entrance
9:28 Barangaroo Lift Entrance and Services Pods
* Mentioned in this video *
Victoria Cross Update - May 2021 which includes the plan changes that resulted in a northern entrance to this station. • Sydney Metro Update - ...
Martin Metro Station Explained - • Martin Place Metro Sta...
Previous Barangaroo Station Update - • Barangaroo Station Upd...
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Sydney Metro Artist Impression Images
www.sydneymetro.info/gallery
Other artist impression images, maps and diagrams for Crows Nest and Victoria Cross came from the Station Design and Precinct plans for these stations.
Crows Nest Station Design & Precinct Plan - www.sydneymetro.info/sites/de...
Victoria Cross Station Design & Precinct Plan - www.lendlease.com/siteassets/...
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Barangaroo will have another, underground, entrance once the Barangaroo Central shopping area is built
Thanks for that.
Great work, Paul. You should be paid to do this. You are archiving contemporary rail history
They should at least give him a hard hat and access pass to walk around inside.
They have let him in at times @@niknah
Thanks! Yes absolutely!
Great video Paul. So excited for this to finally open! I hope they get to work on Central Barangaroo as soon as possible, to maximise this metro’s incredible capacity.
Thanks Sharath, yes it's reaching an exciting stage now! Yes I hope so too. I'm Information on the link to Central Barangaroo seems to be hard to find online at the moment.
I was very lucky to be invited to tour the new metro platforms 26 & 27 at Central 2 weeks ago, it sure is incredible!! Unfortunately, I wasn't allowed to publish the video I filmed as they are still yet to reveal the fully complete platforms.
I also remember asking what metro station if furthest behind schedule, it was Crows Nest. They have began planning for the worst case scenario of the station opening late, but it's almost certainly going to open will all the others.
Great video Paul! I'm glad to see that all the metro stations are getting close to completion. 😊
Nice on Elliot! I'm guessing platforms 26 & 27 are now complete. Hopefully you'll be able to release the video in a few weeks time. Yes I thought Crows Nest might be a little behind, as they've been working on Sundays to catch-up for a few months.
@@TransportVlog Yes, the platforms are nearly done, they’re just fixing defects at the moment. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like I will be allowed to release it until just before the new line opens, you never know though, hopefully it will be earlier!
Fanbloodytastic, Paul, much more informative than what the developers give out.
Thanks! If you google "Station name station development and precinct plan", you should be able to download these PDF documents that contain a wealth of information on the stations and over-station developments.
Another excellent video! The Barangaroo site still having work is impressive as are those pod things.
Good to see that Victoria Cross' "lift-only" entrance uses the glass-pane elevators and not the death traps like Wolli Creek!
Thanks! Yes, most lifts tend to be glass these days. Central stations is a good example of that.
Just letting you know that I was able to access this video from the playlists page even though I'm not a patron, so you might want to fix that for future videos. Also, you said "Mount Street" instead of "McLaren Street" a few times.
Yes that's right, and I am aware of that. It's because I add the playlists when uploading the video, rather than when I make it public. Thanks for pointing out Mount Street instead of McLaren Street. The only way to correct this is to re-upload the video or edit this section out, so I think I'll leave it in to show that I'm human:-)
FYI: In NSW we never have apostrophes in town names. They all got removed en masse in the 1990s or 1980s. It makes things easy when spelling Kings Cross, Crows Nest and so on!
Thanks very much for sharing this. I wasn 't aware of that! I much prefer the names without the apostrophes!
Hi Paul 👋 I really enjoyed this update and it seems that I have missed one or two other videos. I have been on a cruise and a road trip for the past 3 weeks and have not had access to the internet. Thanks again Paul for this amazing presentation and I look forward to your next one.
Hi John, good to hear from you again. I had been wondering what had happened to you! Hope you had a lovely cruise and road trip.
Another great instalment of this great undertaking. Thanks Paul. I have been "hanging out" for more news and you have delivered more than adequately. Keep at it!
You're very welcome Luke. Glad you enjoyed it. Yes will do!
I think the glass-enclosed areas at Barangaroo are to provide protection from the elements for the anticipated large crowds without blocking out the stunning views and natural light.
It’ll probably be one of the busier stations on this line especially during weekends and special events like New Years Eve fireworks (don’t think I want to be taking the train from Barangaroo on that night!).
Great update Paul.
Given Circular Quay and Martin Place stations close for alot of the night of New Years, i'd say Barangaroo station may also close.
Thanks David, yes I think this is their most likely purpose. And it will definitely be one of the busier stations!
It is quite strange Barangaroo station will have its one entrance at the end furthest away from its commercial precinct. This is where most people who use the station will be heading.
They also should have considered an entrance for Crows Nest station on the other side of the Pacific Hwy. A lot of new developments have occurred on this side of the highway & it would have improved access.
They will put in the Southern Entrance in the future once they Finish the Development
The Northern Entrance is quite useful places such as Barangaroo Reserve
Hi Tony, there will definitely be at least one further entrance that will be further south. It may not be there on opening day, but will be included as plans develop for Central Barangaroo. In Crows Nest, I am aware of at least one possible future connection. I'll look into this more and include it in my Crows Nest Explained video.
I went to the city yesterday from Cherrybrook to the city. Just for fun I changed at Epping and took the CCN train which fast tracked into the city in 30 minutes. I look forward to the future where I just continue the journey right to Martin Place. Yesterday was very crowded in the streets of CBD. Light rail was jam packed. Having the metro would definitely carry large crowds with ease.
Yes the city is very busy at weekends at the moment. I went to Cherrybrook last Friday to escape the crowds and had a lovely walk around Cumberland State forest! Yes, being able to go direct to the CBD without changing will really benefit existing Metro NW users, and I think it will give this part of the line a big boost in patronage too.
Thank you for taking the time to make these videos!
You're very welcome Tom
Thanks, once again, Paul, for a great update on Crow's Nest, Victoria Cross and Barangaroo Metro works. I know I am gonna have fun visiting all these places once the Metro is up and running. Louise might be a bit nervous crossing under the harbour but we will see. I drove her under the harbour years ago without telling her, hehe. Hope we catch up, soon and I get my latest Light Rail stuff up for you. Cheers.
Glad you enjoyed it Geoff. Yes it's going to be a lot of run riding on the metro when it opens next year! Yes I'm sure we'll meet on the metro if not before!
This is awesome as always, loved watching it - thanks!
Thanks Phil, glad you enjoyed it
Hey Paul thanks for talking with you on the Railmotor and at Central with Phil Lovely to meet you :)
You're very welcome! It was lovely to meet you too. I did the Railmotor again the following day, and got the front seat on the return leg, so I'll defintely be turning the Botany part into a video this month, so look out for that.
@@TransportVlog All good i will be defintely watching the port botany trip on your channel btw.
Thank you it’s always lovely to hear from you 👍
You're very welcome Tony
Another top video, Paul! Good to see the progress of Sydney Metro, as it nears completion. It was also good to meet you, Jim and Noel at the Sydney Olympic Park Metro Station community event today.
How do you find when the metro event is
Thanks Stojan. Glad you enjoyed it, and lovely to meet you too.
Hi Chris, go to the bottom of any page on the Sydney Metro website and put your email address in the "request for updates" field, and then tick every construction site. Alternatively, if you join my Patreon group at any level, then I'll let you know when these events occur. patreon.com/transportvlog.
Thanks for sharing the update!
You're very welcome Max
Thanks Paul.
Great video Paul. Would you mind showing a tiny bit of the area / neighbourhood when you do these updates (only has to be a few seconds). Part of the metros impact is rezoning - and it's always interesting seeing the impact to the area
Glad you enjoyed it. Yes I'll cover the surrounding area in greater detail when I do "explainer" videos for each station. I'll also cover what was there before the station! Very close to the Victoria Cross entrance on McLaren Street is a massive high rise residential building that is being built. Its just in front of the Rydges Hotel if you know the area. I'll definitely cover that in the Victoria Cross explained video.
👍👍👍 great job
Thanks 👍
Thanks!
Thanks very much for that! I really appreciate it!
Wow, it’s crazy to think Crows Nest is getting a metro stop. I grew up in Cammeray (just one suburb away) and Cammeray was always such a local, quiet suburb, while Crows Nest was only slightly busy, but a local hidden gem, full of restaurants but still residential - and was a sort of restaurant hub for families who lived close by.
Weird to think of Crows Nest becoming a bit of a destination suburb for people across Sydney now. It seemed so uncool and sleepy growing up.
Yes it will make a lot of difference to Crows Nest, but hopefully it will still retain its character and charm!
another fantastic job
Thank you so much 😀
Another great update Paul, It's so close now, we can almost touch it, Surely it must be under 12 months to go now.
Thanks! Yes it is getting very close now! At the moment, its all due to open between July and October next year.
Great video Paul - superb research and investigation.
As an interested local resident you’ve filled many a gap in my knowledge about what is going on just down the road.
The funny thing is that due to almost duplication there will be many a local resident with a luxury of public transport choice to make their way from Crows Nest/St Leonard’s to North Sydney: bus on the Pacific Highway, or Miller Street; heavy rail from St Leonards; or Metro from Crows Nest.
What next?
I say let’s also add a light rail, cable car, and of course, a MONORAIL! 😂😉
Thanks! Glad it filled some gaps in your knowledge. I think that would be too much choice!
Good video mate
Thanks 👍
What a lot packed into that one! Well done Paul. I wonder whether the additional glazed areas next to lifts are just a bit of a waiting area? Cheers
Thanks Jim, yes could be! That does seem like the most likely purpose!
At 5:17 you speak of Mount st. I suggest you meant McLaren st.
Thanks Stephen, yes I meant McLaren Street. Thanks for picking this up!
Hi Paul, thanks for sharing another interesting video. Did Crows Nest ever have a railway station on the North Shore lines previously to this? I am fairly sure the trams also used to go to Crows Nest back in the 1950's. Anyway, take care. Rob in Melbourne Australia.
Hi Rob, Glad you enjoyed it. I don't think so. Wollstonecraft and St Leonards stations are walking distance from Crows Nest. Yes, trams definitely served Crows Nest in the past!
that is interesting the lift only northern entrance at vic cross. a rarity across even the sydney trains network? as you mentioned the original plans were a services building so last minute so to speak but to alleviate congestion at the main entrance?
I don't think reducing congestion at the main entrance was the reason. It happened when the services building changed location. It was originally going to be on the west side of Miller Street. Its now opposite the council offices, so that may be one of the reasons why there is an entrance here. Its also close to existing and new apartment buildings, so it does make sense to have an entrance here.
Hi Paul, I saw the M and T signs along with the lifts were installed for Central Charmers Street already when I took the tram to city. It'll be finalised very soon I think.
It all looks finished at the front (and also when looking in from Central Walk), but on the Randal Lane side, scaffolding has gone back up to repair the brickwork and Air Con unit. I'll be including some footage of this in my next video.
@@TransportVlog Oh yeah, I almost forgot about that fire haha
Great video, just a heads up the project delayed. Under previous government was due to open March this year. Let’s hope we see Chatswood to City early 24.
Hi Mark, It was never going to be March 2023, so I'm not quite why the previous government said that! The current government is saying between July and October 2024 and that seems realistic to me.
There will be a Waterloo station in SYD must visit when I am next down under.
That's right Andrew. It will be very different to the one in London!
@@TransportVlog I did some work on the Waterloo east station next door to Waterloo in LDN.
@andrewjameson5918, that's cool. I remember the building of that Waterloo East entrance very well, as I was the Jubilee Line visits manager during that time.
Past Victoria Cross today Core upto Level 18
That's good to know. It's amazing how quickly these buildings go up!
Great stuff again Paul. Do you have any preliminary info on likely opening dates for these stations? Victoria Cross looks quite progressed. Maybe how long is a piece of string but they look like they're going along well and shouldn't be affected by rain this year due to El Nino. When they're open it should be a great option for quickly getting into the city.
Glad you enjoyed it Tim, The latest information that I have is between July and October next year. I believe all stations from Crows Nest to Waterloo will open on the same day, but that may change. I don't think weather will be much of an issue, especially as stations are at the fitting out stage now. Construction sites usually down tools it temperatures go over 35 degrees, but that may not apply inside the stations.
@@TransportVlog Thanks for that update Paul. Your channel is one of very few opportunities for the rest of us to find out what’s going on with these various projects and it’s much appreciated. Look forward to your next video.
I worked on all these projects
That's awesome Robert. Hope this video bought back some nice memories!
Barangaroo was named by an aboriginal women barangaroo who was the second wife of bennelong.
Barangaroo Was Bennelong's Wife...
@@patrickphair488 Yes. I forgot about the history. Thanks partrick
Factual error @ 5:09 this is McLaren street, Mount Street also has a descent however is located at the corner of Victoria Cross with Miller, Pacific Highway situate currently where MLC building and HSBC bank is.
Yes that's right! I started off saying McLaren Street, and then switched to Mount Street! Proves that I'm human and not an AI machine! Thanks for pointing this out.
Should also mentioin this is the site of the old Georgian House Retirement home@@TransportVlog
Great video mate what’s gonna happen with existing city circle line from circular Quay, Saint James and museum to Sydenham to Bankstown via Erskenvill and stPeters will they run on a different line or will they make some changes
Erskineville and St Peters will be served by the T4 and probably some T8 services in the peak. Passengers will change at Sydenham (or Central) for the metro to Bankstown line stations.
Would have been great if the distance between st leonard train station and Crowsnest metro station were closer and same for vic cross metro station and north sydney train station.
Personally I don't it's that important, as passengers will interchange between train and metro at Chatswood. In the case of Crows Nest, it makes sense to have a station that is closer to Crows Nest itself. And for Victoria Cross, the northern entrance especially is serving areas of North Sydney that are some distance away from North Sydney Train Station.
It looks like Crows nest station will look good once it's Finished and with the over station development it's good to hear that there won't be residential apartments around the station. Also Paul I found out that 2 of those Teenagers who Set Fire to that R. Henderson hat factory that was built in 1912 in Surry Hills got charged with Possession of trespassing of private property and Arson and those 2 teenages are to appear in court on the 4th of October 2023
Why is it good to hear there won't be homes around the station???
It means that is good that the 2 teenagers that been charged for setting the building on fire.
Hope one of the Charges that they pay for damages to the New Central Eastern Entrance saving taxpayers to folk out the bill
Hi Peter, one of the Crows Nest over station development buildings will be residential. Good to hear that the 2 teenagers are going to court!
@ranger8237, it's probably unlikely! Hopefully insurance will pick up some of the bill!
@@TransportVlog I'm hoping all along PAC highway(as well as surrounding streets, Willoughby rd, alexander rd etc) near the station will be apartments (that are properly built) so more ppl can take advantage of the greatness crows nest can offer and be able to walk to station and all the amenities of a walkable city.
Thank you for the video updates.
If the line is opened in late May 2024 (similar time to the Northwest line) then there is only 8 more months to go.
I wonder if the majority of the constructions can be finished in 7 months with an extra month for touching up.
The latest I've heard is opening between July and October next year. It would have been lovely to see it open in late May (as that would be 5 years after Metro NW opened), but I doubt this will happen. And if it does, I'll be in the UK for a holiday
That’s what Happened to Phil at Sydney Trains Vlog when he booked a trip to USA when the Sydney Metro Opened
@ranger8237, yes I know!
Since Central and Sydenham are finished once they finished testing the train they could run it to just stop at Central and Sydenham
Hi Chris, they could, but there is no crossover at Central. I think the only crossover is at Barangaroo.
There is one at Sydenham they can use
Crows nest looking great - but I don't see much scope for bus/metro interchange.
Hi Jack, the bus stops on Pacific Highway will be relocated, but it won't be a true interchange. It will be similar to the bus / train interchange at St Leonards.
@@TransportVlog Pity. It would be a perfect link to Warringah B-line.
Afaik no bus routes will start or finish at Crows Nest, so there's no need for a bus/train interchange as such. Just standard roadside bus stops will be sufficient. Bus route 144 runs very frequently between Crows Nest and Neutral Bay Junction, where you can transfer to the Northern Beaches B-Line service.
@@user-mb3dx3nn5c The whole point is that metro is supposed to be transformative. The metro stops could become hubs for frequent fast buses (and trams), getting lots of people out of their cars and getting traffic (including buses) off the bridge/tunnel. Otherwise what is the point of spending billions?
@@jack2453 Afaik all current metro stations are served by buses. Some have purpose built bus/train interchanges for terminating bus routes, others like Crows Nest don't as no buses terminate there (and there's no space to build one there anyway). As for bus frequency, this can be increased if demand is there. Regarding bus speed, this depends on how much priority is given to buses over other traffic. They are spending billions to provide a direct rail link from Sydney's northwest to the CBD, serving other employment, education and retail centres enroute. However, I'm doubtful whether this will reduce traffic on the harbour bridge and tunnel.
Crow's Nest literally hasn't changed at all in the last two years
If you're referring to the town centre, then that's possibly a good thing!
@@TransportVlog That as well, but I mean the station development visually hasn't really changed much at all. Maybe it's just my poor perception skills
2:15 nah the escalators gonna run down the right hand side of the lifts.
Yes, that's what it shows in the diagram, but it doesn't look like there is space to the right of the lift shafts (assuming they are lift shafts). I'm sure we'll find out as the Clarke Street entrance progresses.
@@TransportVlog ok 😉
@@TransportVlog and now? 😁
Mclarean st, not mount street
Yes that's right!
Wouldn't it be great to have a branch line from Victoria Cross which connects the nthn beaches via Mosman. A big pipe dream though unfortunately 😢
A shame the Northern beaches train line extension was not completed in the 1930’s. The first approx 200 meters built from near North Sydney station
I think they can also do a branch line to somewhere (eg hurstville), since bankstown wouldn't warrant a full service to ether rouse hill or northern beaches, probs do like every rotation service to bankstown to northern beaches and rouse hill to hurstville or vice versa.
Yes that would be great. However, the majority of Northern Beaches residents are not keen on a rail link, probably because it will mean further apartment developments.
@@TransportVlog God forbid we get extra dwellings built in a housing crisis 😆😆
Metro should of went to the east
Compared to China's rail system this is Rubbish.