The Department for Transport has advised Transport for London that the strategic outline business case for Crossrail 2 is robust and no further work is required. The new line would
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Heathrow Western Rail Link waiting for funding decision
Progress on Heathrow Western Rail Link is currently waiting for a decision from the government with regards to the amount that it is prepared to fund. Click here for the
Continue readingTfL backs Sutton Tram Link
Transport for London has backed a tram route connecting Colliers Wood with Sutton following a public consultation. The route was chosen because it has the greatest transport benefits, most effective
Continue readingConsultation proposes new Thamesmead cross-river DLR route
A new cross-river Docklands Light Railway route could be created under plans currently out for consultation for the Thamesmead and Abbey Wood Opportunity Area Planning Framework (OAPF). Under a “high-growth”
Continue readingKent County Council pledges funding to Thanet Parkway
Kent County Council has approved a proposal to allocate up to £17.8m towards a railway station in Thanet. The proposed station near Cliffsend on the Ramsgate to Ashford line is
Continue readingCrossrail 2 facing unspecified delays
Crossrail 2 is facing further delays as funding that was earmarked for Crossrail 2 is diverted into meeting the shortfall for Crossrail and the government reviews its funding models to
Continue readingBarking Riverside update
Ianvisits has an update showing progress on the London Overground extension to Barking Riverside Click here to view the update
Continue readingContract for Brent Cross West awarded
VolkerFitzpatrick have won the £40m contract to build Brent Cross West railway station. The station would be located on the Midland Mainline out of St Pancras with services provided primarily
Continue readingHeathrow Airport submits third runway business plans with rail link options
Heathrow has submitted two possible delivery plans for the third runway. The more expensive proposal, which would cost £3bn more would include rail links to the west and south of
Continue readingCrossrail not expected to fully open until mid 2022
Crossrail is not expected to fully open until mid 2022. The Head of Crossrail stated that the organisation expected to open the central section in the summer of 2021 with
Continue readingCrossrail opening date slips to late 2021
Transport for London is currently forecasting an autumn 2021 opening date for the central section of Crossrail in its business models. Source: BBC
Continue readingFrustration at survey for Thanet Parkway
A survey about Thanet Parkway railway station is set to be sent to just 300 people frustrating local politicians. The survey will focus on potential users of Thanet Parkway and
Continue readingUtilities challenge for Barking Riverside line
Uncharted utilities are proving to be a challenge for contractors building the Barking Riverside extension according to the latest update in TfL board papers. Click here for the article
Continue readingGovernment slips expected opening date of southern access to Heathrow to 2030’s
There has been frustration expressed by a number of stakeholders after the government published strategic objectives for the Southern Access to Heathrow, which has slipped the opening date to Heathrow.
Continue readingFunding award could restore passenger trains to Hundred of Hoo line
Passenger services could be restored to the Hundred of Hoo line in north Kent following a funding award to Medway Council from the Housing Infrastructure Fund. The council has had
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