The six month opening window for Crossrail is no longer the target with the Crossrail chief executive expecting the line to open as soon as possible in 2021. The delay
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Crossrail delivery window revealed
The delivery window for opening the central section of Crossrail has been revealed. A six month window that runs from October 2020 to March 2021 will be the target making
Continue readingConcern that Crossrail could be delayed to 2021
A senior source has suggested that Crossrail could be delayed to spring 2021 in the worst case scenario particularly if the dynamic testing in Q4 2019 is unsuccessful. Crossrail is
Continue readingTfL estimates funding requirements for seven extensions in business plan
Transport for London has estimated that nearly £20bn of funding will be required for new routes and line extensions that are being developed for delivery over the next 20 years.
Continue readingGovernment allocates £4.85m to Ebbsfleet transport study
The government has allocated £4.85m to fund a study into the transport options between Abbey Wood and Ebbsfleet. It is a key step required to deliver the proposed Crossrail extension
Continue readingCommittee challenges Crossrail representatives
The Public Accounts Committee have questioned stakeholders involved in Crossrail. It was confirmed that Crossrail would not open in 2019. The information about opening dates set to be released in
Continue readingEstimated Crossrail opening date set to be released in early April
An estimate of the opening date for Crossrail is set to be released in April. Click here for the article
Continue readingRisk that Crossrail requires further funding
There is a 20% risk that Crossrail could exceed the £2bn funding increase agreed to recently. Click here for the article
Continue readingCrossrail 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
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