RIA urges policymakers to press ahead with Crossrail 2 decision
Despite delays to Crossrail 1, policymakers are urged not to delay decisions on moving forward with future projects such as Crossrail 2.
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London Underground’s Mark Wild to be new Crossrail Chief Executive
Transport for London (TfL) and Crossrail Ltd have announced that Mark Wild will join Crossrail Ltd as Chief Executive from Monday 19 November 2018, taking over from Simon Wright.
New images highlight the progress of London’s Elizabeth line
The Crossrail project, delivered by Crossrail Limited and jointly sponsored by the Department for Transport and Transport for London, is expected to transform the network’s journeys throughout the capital city's centre...
Crossrail Chief Executive, Andrew Wolstenholme, to step down
Simon Wright will combine the roles of Programme Director and Chief Executive, ensuring the remaining phase of Crossrail’s work is completed accurately…
Elizabeth line train makes successful first run across south east London
The new train was the first to be driven from Abbey Wood. It entered the new tunnels at Plumstead Portal and travelled under the Thames heading for Connaught Tunnel before returning to Abbey Wood station.
Benefits from Elizabeth line exceed predictions
The Elizabeth line is now expected to bring colossal benefits to the surrounding areas, including more jobs, new business hubs and increased property values…
Permanent track installation is now complete on the Elizabeth line
A significant milestone has been marked with the official completion of the permanent track for the Elizabeth line.
Over 1.5 kilometres of escalators now installed at Elizabeth line stations
New timelapse footage and photos released by Crossrail highlight the current progress of escalator installations at the Elizabeth line stations.
New images show the progress made to the Elizabeth line above ground
New images released by Crossrail highlight the construction progress that has been made above ground for the Elizabeth line.
New Elizabeth line images released as project moves closer to completion
New images released by Crossrail highlight the progress being made with the architectural fit out of the Elizabeth line stations in central London.
Elizabeth line tracks and platforms at Abbey Wood station complete
5 May 2017 | By Global Railway Review
Construction of the platform and tracks for the Elizabeth line services at Abbey Wood have been completed by Network Rail, marking another milestone in the delivery of the new station.
First Elizabeth line journey marked as Crossrail reaches 75% complete
1 September 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Mayor of London has marked 75 percent completion of Crossrail whilst on-board the first Elizabeth line station-to-station journey from Custom House to Canary Wharf.
Crossrail awards final major contract of project
22 August 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The last major contract of the Crossrail project has been announced indicating the end of one of the of the UK’s largest procurement programmes.
First Elizabeth line train runs on test track
8 August 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Transport for London (TfL) has unveiled the first Elizabeth line train as it took the test track at Bombardier Transportation’s facility in Derby.
MTR Crossrail marks first year of TfL Rail operation
1 June 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
MTR Crossrail has celebrated its first year operating TfL Rail which will form the eastern branch of the Elizabeth line from 2018.
