The new funding deal to support Transport for London through to March 2021 includes the cessation of all consultancy work on Crossrail 2, which will further delay the project that
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Funding challenges prevent Brent Cross West design change
Changes to the detailed designs for the new railway station at Brent Cross West to accommodate a new railway service on the proposed West London Orbital line will not occur
Continue readingCouncillor expresses concern at Thamesmead extension progress
A councillor has shared his concerns that the Docklands Light Railway extension to Thamesmead may be placed at risk by the funding challenges that face Transport for London. The most
Continue readingDfT happy with Crossrail 2 business case
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
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 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 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 readingFirst engineering train operates on Northern line extension
The Northern Line Extension has passed a major milestone after an engineering train successfully travelled the entire length of the new tunnels from Kennington to Battersea, for the first time.
Continue readingWest London Orbital Railway business case published
The Strategic Outline Business Case for the West London Orbital Railway has stated that there is a strong case for further work to develop the schemes business case. The scheme
Continue readingCrossrail 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 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 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 readingNorthern line extension opening date set to slip
Sources close to the project to extend the Northern line to Battersea Power Station have suggested that the opening date is set to slip from December 2020 to September 2021.
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
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