Four companies have been shortlisted to run Crossrail services from May 2015 when Transport for London takes over services between Liverpool Street and Shenfield When fully operational in 2018, Crossrail will connect 37 stations linking Maidenhead and Heathrow in the west, to Shenfield and Abbey Wood in the east. TfL say the service will increase […]
TfL invites bids for Crossrail operator
Mayor of London Boris Johnson says the capital is looking for “a world class operator” to run trains and stations on the new Crossrail service. When fully operational in 2018, Crossrail will connect 37 stations linking Maidenhead and Heathrow in the west, to Shenfield and Abbey Wood in the east. Transport for London has published […]
London taxpayers to fund entire Crossrail rolling stock purchase
Ministers have agreed to change the planned funding arrangements for new Crossrail trains to ensure the capital’s ambitious £14.8bn new rail service is delivered on time. When operational in 2018, Crossrail will connect 37 stations linking Maidenhead and Heathrow in the west, to Shenfield and Abbey Wood in the east. Originally taxpayers had been expected […]
Council calls for rethink on Crossrail development levy
London Mayor Boris Johnson has been urged to rethink plans for a development levy which City Hall expects to raise £300m towards the costs of building Crossrail. The proposals split the capital into three zones with developers paying a ‘per square metre’ rated based on the location of their development. The three zones are: Zone […]
Crossrail commits itself to cyclist safety
Over a 1,000 HGV drivers working for companies involved in the construction of the Crossrail rail project have completed a new cycle awareness scheme. Developed with input from cycling and road safety groups, the training programme is designed to increase driver awareness of cyclists and is mandatory for all drivers “working regularly” on the project. […]
