With the final section of overhead electric cables now switched on, the focus is now on testing and completion of the railway stations.
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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 »First Crossrail train enters tunnels
On Sunday 25 February, the first Crossrail train entered the Crossrail tunnels ahead of a testing phase that will see hundreds of runs operate through the tunnels before services begin
Continue reading »Crossrail extension to Southend proposed by airport boss
The chief executive of Stobart Air has suggested that Crossrail could be extended to Southend creating links that could develop the aviation capacity sought by delivering a third runway at
Continue reading »Elizabeth Line Tube map revealed with less than one year to go
TfL has marked 12 months to go until the Elizabeth Line opens by revealing the Tube Map with the Elizabeth Line on. The construction of the Elizabeth line has now
Continue reading »Final section of Crossrail track laid
A significant milestone has been marked today with the official completion of the permanent track for the Elizabeth line – London’s newest railway. Secretary of State for Transport Chris Grayling
Continue reading »Crossrail developer contributions target ahead of schedule
Funding from developers towards Crossrail is running ahead of the expected forecast following a strong set of receipts in the most recent quarter. Click here for the article
Continue reading »Bexley council calls for Crossrail extension
Bexley council has passed a motion calling for Crossrail to be extended to Dartford and Ebbsfleet. Click here for the article
Continue reading »Crossrail frequency enhanced as timetables set
Twenty trains per hour will operate off peak between Paddington and Whitechapel following work with Network Rail and train operators to deliver a revised timetable. Services on the Elizabeth line
Continue reading »Heathrow T5 added to Crossrail network
Work is underway to investigate the feasibility of increasing the number of Crossrail trains serving Heathrow to six per hour with two of these services to Terminal 5. Click here
Continue reading »Crossrail Heathrow charge fee rejected
A judicial review requested by Heathrow Airport has been rejected. They were challenging an ORR decision to reject track access charges that were to be levied on Crossrail trains covering
Continue reading »Aerial images show progress made on Crossrail
Crossrail have released aerial imagery showing the progress being made at a number of the railway stations that will be on the Elizabeth line when it opens. Click here for
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