The Thames Commission has recommended extending Crossrail towards Ebbsfleet. In its report, which caps off two years’ work, the Commission highlights Crossrail to Ebbsfleet as a top priority that should
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Planning application submitted for Thanet Parkway
The planning application for the railway station at Thanet Parkway has been submitted to Kent County Council. Click here for the article
Continue reading »Video of Crossrail testing demonstrates progress
With the final section of overhead electric cables now switched on, the focus is now on testing and completion of the railway stations.
Continue reading »Crossrail 2 Project Update – May 2018
Crossrail 2 has published an update showing the progress being made on a number of factors. The key area is the independent affordability review, where the chair has been appointed.
Continue reading »Northern Line Extension update – May 2018
The Commissioners Report to the Transport for London Board on 23 May highlighted the latest position of construction work on the Northern Line Extension. In the new railway tunnels the
Continue reading »Light rail alternative for Croxley rail link
The mayor of Watford has arranged for discussions to be held to discuss light rail alternatives for the Croxley rail link near Watford. The proposed extension of the Metropolitan line
Continue reading »Brent Cross Thameslink station CPO approved
A Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) has been approves to enable the procurement of land that will be used to construct a railway station at Brent Cross. The station in north
Continue reading »Barking Riverside extension delayed by seven months
Delays caused by complications encountered during the detailed design and removing Carillion from the tender process have resulted in a seven month delay to the issuing of the ITT for
Continue reading »Heathrow western link consultation set to open next week
A further consultation is set to open into the proposed western link serving Heathrow on 11 May. This will enable trains from Reading to directly approach Heathrow. The consultation will
Continue reading »Discussions commence to extend Crossrail to Ebbsfleet
TfL has commenced discussions with Network Rail to develop the proposals to extend the Elizabeth line to Ebbsfleet according to a response to a Question to the Mayor.
Continue reading »Concerns that Crossrail won’t be ready in December 2018
Concerns have been raised in board papers that the Elizabeth Line will not be ready for opening in December 2018, with a cost overrun likely as work is undertaken to
Continue reading »Crossrail extension to Ebbsfleet receives backing
Proposals to extend Crossrail to Ebbsfleet have been submitted to the Thames Estuary Growth Commission. This follows support from the Mayor of London after it was included in his transport
Continue reading »Crossrail enters final stages of construction
Photos have been released showing the progress being made on various aspects of Crossrail construction. The Elizabeth line is expected to open to regular services in December 2018. Source: Crossrail
Continue reading »Heathrow southern link could be delivered by private companies
The transport secretary has called for private companies and local authorities to develop proposal for rail schemes. One of the first schemes that is expected to be considered is a
Continue reading »West London Orbital Railway backed in draft transport strategy
The Mayor of London has backed a railway service between Hounslow and Cricklewood via Old Oak Common in a draft transport strategy that includes the Bakerloo Line extension. Click here
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