There is a 20% risk that Crossrail could exceed the £2bn funding increase agreed to recently. Click here for the article
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Crossrail towards Ebbsfleet good for growth
The leader of Bexley Council has stated that the extension of Crossrail towards Ebbsfleet would be good for growth. The proposal was played down by TfL recently. Click here for
Continue readingDynamic testing begins on Crossrail
The main programme of dynamic testing has begun on Crossrail with trains operating on section of the new route. The work is expected to take six months. Click here for
Continue readingCrossrail 2 funding diverted into finishing Crossrail
Funding to support progressing Crossrail 2 is being diverted towards delivering Crossrail for a period time. This is expected to delay the presentation of the Hybrid Bill for Crossrail 2
Continue readingCrossrail opening date slips as new finance package agreed
The revised opening date of autumn 2019 for Crossrail appears to be no longer achievable following a review. The government has confirmed a £1.4bn package to cover the increase in
Continue readingCouncil to campaign for Southend Crossrail extension
Southend Council has revealed its intention to campaign for Crossrail to be extended to Southend on Sea railway station. The plan is part of the draft five year plan that
Continue readingGovernment makes £350m available for Crossrail
The government has made a £350m short term loan facility available to Transport for London to support the Crossrail project in the immediate future. Further updates with regards to longer
Continue readingPoliticians call for Crossrail Ebbsfleet extension
Political leaders in the south east have submitted a proposal to government for the extension of Crossrail towards Ebbsfleet. Click here for the article
Continue readingMillions of revenue lost by Crossrail delay
Transport for London has offered an indication of the revenue lost by the delay to opening Crossrail. Approximately £20m extra was expected to be made from additional fares revenue to
Continue readingCrossrail opening date pushed back to Autumn 2019
Crossrail will not open in December following delays encountered during construction. Problems with fitting out some of the stations and integrating the signalling systems have contributed need to postpone the
Continue readingThames Commission recommends extension of Crossrail to Ebbsfleet
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
Continue readingVideo 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 readingDiscussions 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 readingConcerns 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 readingCrossrail 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
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