https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/crossrail/ Crossrail News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T08:39:58+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/no-concerns-at-heathrow-express-over-crossrail-arrival/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/no-concerns-at-heathrow-express-over-crossrail-arrival/ With under a year to go until the start of Crossrail services through central London, Heathrow Express has said it has no concerns over the launch of the new line. Tue, 27 Feb 2018 13:43:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bombardier-selected-for-crossrail-rolling-stock/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bombardier-selected-for-crossrail-rolling-stock/ The contract to deliver rolling stock and a new depot for the London Crossrail project has been awarded to Bombardier by the British department for transport. The £1 billion contract between TfL and Bombardier covers the supply, delivery and maintenance of 65 new trains and a depot at Old Oak Common. Thu, 06 Feb 2014 09:01:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/consultation-opens-on-proposed-routes-for-crossrail-2/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/consultation-opens-on-proposed-routes-for-crossrail-2/ With London’s population set to boom, plans are underway for a vital new rail line, Crossrail 2, in order to support this future growth. Today the plans moved a step closer with Transport for London (TfL) and Network Rail launching a public consultation on the proposed routes. Sat, 18 May 2013 06:00:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/network-rail-awards-major-crossrail-contract-for-southeast-london/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/network-rail-awards-major-crossrail-contract-for-southeast-london/ Network Rail has awarded a major contract, with a value of approximately £130m, to Balfour Beatty Rail for the construction of a two-mile section of the Crossrail route from Plumstead to Abbey Wood in southeast London. Mon, 11 Mar 2013 05:59:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crossrail-to-bridge-the-gap/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crossrail-to-bridge-the-gap/ Work has begun on replacing four bridges in Slough and Hillingdon in preparation for the new electric Crossrail trains. Starting in 2018, Crossrail will provide a high-frequency rail service for passengers wanting to travel into central London, over to Maidenhead or through to Shenfield and Abbey Wood in the east. Mon, 05 Nov 2012 00:00:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cross-rail-uks-largest-archaeology-project-uncovers-the-bronze-age/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cross-rail-uks-largest-archaeology-project-uncovers-the-bronze-age/ The UK’s largest archaeology programme has uncovered its first Bronze Age find as it continues a search for remains of a 3,500 year old Bronze Age transport pathway along the same route that London’s newest railway, Crossrail, will follow in east London. Fri, 12 Oct 2012 03:00:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crossrail-and-bentley-systems-launch-uks-first-building-information-modelli/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crossrail-and-bentley-systems-launch-uks-first-building-information-modelli/ Crossrail and Bentley Systems launched a dedicated Information Academy to provide hands-on training to the Crossrail supply chain on the latest technology and software being used to design and build the new railway including Building Information Modelling (BIM). Fri, 14 Sep 2012 21:00:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crossrail-awards-custom-house-station-construction-contract/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crossrail-awards-custom-house-station-construction-contract/ Crossrail announced its intention to award the main construction contract for C520 Custom House station to Laing O’Rourke Construction Ltd. Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:00:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crossrail-awards-european-interoperability-railway-regulations-contract/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crossrail-awards-european-interoperability-railway-regulations-contract/ Crossrail has awarded a contract to ensure the new central tunnel section will be compliant with European legislation concerning the interoperability of railway operations. Crossrail will operate a high-frequency metro service of up to 24 trains per hour during the peak between Whitechapel and Paddington through new 21km tunnels under London connecting the Great Western Main Line into Paddington with the Great Eastern Main Line into Liverpool Street. Thu, 30 Aug 2012 09:18:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/plans-unveiled-for-major-crossrail-over-site-development/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/plans-unveiled-for-major-crossrail-over-site-development/ Crossrail has submitted a planning application to Westminster City Council for a major over-site development at Paddington. Tue, 07 Aug 2012 00:00:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crossrail-and-tfl-to-install-first-incline-lifts-in-uk-public-transport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crossrail-and-tfl-to-install-first-incline-lifts-in-uk-public-transport/ Crossrail and Transport for London (TfL) awarded a major contract to Kone for around 50 lifts for the new Crossrail stations as well as five lifts for Bank, Greenford and Hammersmith Tube stations. Fri, 03 Aug 2012 06:00:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crossrail-awards-major-escalators-contract-for-new-central-london-stations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crossrail-awards-major-escalators-contract-for-new-central-london-stations/ Crossrail and Transport for London (TfL) have awarded a contract to Otis for over 100 escalators for Crossrail and the tube network including 57 escalators for the new Crossrail stations in central London. Thu, 02 Aug 2012 06:00:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/photographers-team-up-with-crossrail-to-support-un-world-food-programme/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/photographers-team-up-with-crossrail-to-support-un-world-food-programme/ To celebrate the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics and mark its 50th birthday, the United Nations world food programme (WFP) has teamed up with Crossrail to launch an inspirational photography exhibition. Wed, 01 Aug 2012 18:00:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kingsway-tram-tunnel-given-crossrail-role/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kingsway-tram-tunnel-given-crossrail-role/ The Kingsway Tram Tunnel in Holborn, a unique part of London’s transport history, will be temporarily re-used for Crossrail. Wed, 25 Jul 2012 21:00:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crossrail-awards-major-tottenham-court-road-station-construction-contract/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crossrail-awards-major-tottenham-court-road-station-construction-contract/ Crossrail announced its intention to award the main construction contract for the Western Ticket Hall at Tottenham Court Road. Wed, 04 Jul 2012 21:00:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crossrail-submits-over-site-development-application-for-farringdon-station/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crossrail-submits-over-site-development-application-for-farringdon-station/ Crossrail and development partner Cardinal Lysander have submitted a joint planning application to the London Borough of Islington and the City of London Corporation for an over-site development above the western entrance of Farringdon Crossrail station. Sat, 23 Jun 2012 03:00:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crossrail-donation-helps-secure-future-of-east-london-youth-football-club/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crossrail-donation-helps-secure-future-of-east-london-youth-football-club/ A £4,000 donation delivered through Crossrail’s Community Investment Programme has helped a grassroots youth football team beat the threat of closure. Thu, 21 Jun 2012 00:00:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crossrail-and-network-rail-offer-rapid-transport-for-wildlife/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crossrail-and-network-rail-offer-rapid-transport-for-wildlife/ Whether it is wild orchids, reptiles or giant eels, all have been given new homes thanks to Network Rail following the start of its works on behalf of Crossrail in the Stockley Junction area in West London. Wed, 16 May 2012 06:00:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crossrail-plans-to-transform-tottenham-court-road-and-west-end-approved/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crossrail-plans-to-transform-tottenham-court-road-and-west-end-approved/ Westminster City Council has given its approval for the regeneration of Tottenham Court Road and the east end of Oxford Street, including the former Astoria site. Tue, 08 May 2012 21:00:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crossrail-appoints-new-health-and-safety-director/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crossrail-appoints-new-health-and-safety-director/ Crossrail announced the appointment of Steve Hails to the role of Health & Safety Director. Tue, 08 May 2012 06:00:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/major-moorgate-development-application-approved/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/major-moorgate-development-application-approved/ Plans submitted by Crossrail and Aviva Investors for a commercial and retail development above the new Crossrail Liverpool Street Station western ticket hall shaft at 101 Moorgate have been given the go ahead by the Corporation of London. Sat, 31 Mar 2012 20:30:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-independent-crossrail-complaints-commissioner-appointed/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-independent-crossrail-complaints-commissioner-appointed/ The Office of the Crossrail Complaints Commissioner today announced that Stephen Jolly has been appointed as the new Commissioner. Mr Jolly will take up his new post on 19 March 2012. Tue, 27 Mar 2012 18:00:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crossrail-awards-major-liverpool-street-station-construction-contract/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crossrail-awards-major-liverpool-street-station-construction-contract/ Crossrail today announced its intention to award the main construction contract for Liverpool Street station. Intensive construction for Liverpool Street Crossrail station will get underway later this year. Wed, 07 Mar 2012 19:00:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crossrail-issues-rolling-stock-and-depot-tender/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crossrail-issues-rolling-stock-and-depot-tender/ The four shortlisted bidders for the Crossrail rolling stock and depot procurement were issued with tender documents at Crossrail. The four shortlisted organisations are:   Bombardier Transportation (UK) Limited;   Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles SA (CAF);   Hitachi Rail Europe Limited; and   Siemens plc. Wed, 07 Mar 2012 03:00:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/terry-morgan-re-appointed-as-crossrail-chairman/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/terry-morgan-re-appointed-as-crossrail-chairman/ Crossrail Limited announced that Terry Morgan CBE has been re-appointed by the Crossrail Board as Non-Executive Chairman for a three-year term from 31 May 2012. Tue, 06 Mar 2012 21:00:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crossrail-and-contractors-launch-community-investment-programme/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crossrail-and-contractors-launch-community-investment-programme/ It’s full speed ahead for Crossrail’s new Community Investment Programme which will see major contractors donating expertise, time and resources to create a lasting benefit to communities neighbouring Crossrail worksites. Tue, 06 Mar 2012 06:00:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crossrail-confirmed-the-shortlist-for-c520-custom-house-station/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crossrail-confirmed-the-shortlist-for-c520-custom-house-station/ The indicative value of the main construction contract is in the region of £35 million. Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/prime-minister-visits-crossrail-to-view-tunnel-boring-machines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/prime-minister-visits-crossrail-to-view-tunnel-boring-machines/ Prime Minister David Cameron visited Crossrail’s Westbourne Park site in west London to view the tunnel boring machines (TBMs) ahead of Crossrail tunnelling commencing next month. Sat, 25 Feb 2012 03:00:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crossrail-confirms-plans-to-lessen-impact-of-construction-on-west-london/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crossrail-confirms-plans-to-lessen-impact-of-construction-on-west-london/ Crossrail announced that it has been able to reduce the extent of land required for a major sub-station at Great Western Road in west London. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 21:00:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/duke-of-york-visits-tunnelling-and-underground-construction-academy-in-east/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/duke-of-york-visits-tunnelling-and-underground-construction-academy-in-east/ His Royal Highness, The Duke of York, visited the new £13m Tunnelling and Underground Construction Academy (TUCA) in east London as part of National Apprenticeship Week to meet apprentices working on the Crossrail project. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crossrail-outlines-new-approach-to-refurbishing-the-connaught-tunnel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crossrail-outlines-new-approach-to-refurbishing-the-connaught-tunnel/ Crossrail announced that it has adopted a new approach to restoring and enlarging the Connaught Tunnel which is safer and more efficient. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 21:00:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/construction-of-new-paddington-crossrail-station-steps-up-a-gear/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/construction-of-new-paddington-crossrail-station-steps-up-a-gear/ Construction of the new Crossrail station at Paddington enters a new phase from next month as excavation of the station box gets underway with some changes to transport services in the area. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crossrail-awards-major-construction-contracts-for-farringdon-and-whitechape/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crossrail-awards-major-construction-contracts-for-farringdon-and-whitechape/ Crossrail announced that it has awarded the main construction contracts for Farringdon and Whitechapel stations. Intensive construction for both stations will get underway next year. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:00:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crossrails-first-tunnel-portal-completed-ahead-of-schedule/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crossrails-first-tunnel-portal-completed-ahead-of-schedule/ Construction of Royal Oak portal, the first of five tunnel portals on the Crossrail route is now complete. Work is underway to prepare the site for the start of Crossrail tunnelling next year. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 07:00:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crossrail-replacement-dlr-station-at-pudding-mill-lane-approved/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crossrail-replacement-dlr-station-at-pudding-mill-lane-approved/ Newham’s Strategic Development Committee has approved plans for a replacement Docklands Light Railway (DLR) station at Pudding Mill Lane. Tue, 26 Jul 2011 19:00:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bombardier-reviews-operations-after-thameslink-1.4bn-lost-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bombardier-reviews-operations-after-thameslink-1.4bn-lost-deal/ Canadian transport giant Bombardier is to review its UK train-making operations after failing to win a contract to build carriages for the Thameslink project. Bombardier currently operates the UK’s only remaining train factory, employing a workforce of 3,000 in Derby. Sun, 19 Jun 2011 19:26:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crossrail-tunnelling-contracts-advertised/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crossrail-tunnelling-contracts-advertised/ Crossrail Limited today confirmed that notices have been published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) inviting expressions of interest for two principal tunnelling contracts - Package C300 for Tunnels West and Package C305 for Tunnels East Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:21:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nine-elms-first-for-vauxhall-cash/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/nine-elms-first-for-vauxhall-cash/ Wandsworth councillors have urged their counterparts in Lambeth to seek more money for transport improvements from the developer of the Bondway site in Vauxhall. Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:06:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crossrail-tariff-must-not-stifle-development-in-london/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crossrail-tariff-must-not-stifle-development-in-london/ London Councils is calling for the Mayor to make changes to the planning tariff which will fund Crossrail as current proposals could jeopardise office development in parts of the capital. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:36:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crossrails-first-visitor-centre-opens-at-tottenham-court-road/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/crossrails-first-visitor-centre-opens-at-tottenham-court-road/ Crossrail’s first visitor centre near Tottenham Court Road opens today. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:02:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20081205132108537/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20081205132108537/ Crossrail, the scheme to build main line rail tunnels under Central London, has edged closer to reality after the City of London Corporation has promised £250m towards the £16bn construction bill. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 17:15:47 +0000