Transport for London has released detailed plans on the £27bn Crossrail 2 project, including routes and locations for new train stations.
The proposals would connect the south-west and north-east of London and the National Rail networks in Surrey and Hertfordshire via new tunnels and stations between Wimbledon, Tottenham Hale and New Southgate.
It would also link in with London Underground, London Overground, Crossrail 1, national and international rail services.
A public consultation on the plans runs until Friday 8 January 2016.
Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, said: `Crossrail 2 is a major infrastructure project and so it's vital that we get it right from the start. This consultation is key to helping us to fine tune the proposals and to ensure that everyone with a view on Crossrail 2 can have their say and is listened to. We know that there's massive support for Crossrail 2 and there is real excitement and momentum behind our efforts to get it delivered.'
Transport for London and Network Rail have released an interactive map providing more details.
Crossrail 2 aims to provide new capacity for up to 270,000 more people travelling into London in peak periods, helping relieve crowding and congestion on the transport network
Labour’s London Assembly Transport Spokesperson, Val Shawcross AM, said: ‘With Crossrail 2 promising to deliver great economic benefits for the capital, this significant step forward in its delivery is hugely welcome.
‘There are, of course, many issues to be ironed out, most notably the impact of the Crossrail 2 route on Camden and the surrounding area. It’s absolutely crucial that, wherever possible, we mitigate the impact on local housing and businesses. Overall, if we can get the detail right, this project will be a huge boost to the whole of London.’
The results of the consultation and the outcomes of the Crossrail 2 Growth Commission are expected in spring 2016. Subject to Government funding and approval, construction could begin in 2020 with the first Crossrail 2 service running in 2030.
- Surrey County Council is pushing for the route to go further into the county.
Surrey County Council’s cabinet member for environment and planning, Mike Goodman, said: 'This train link is vital for commuters and businesses – not only will the planned railway reduce overcrowding, it will boost the economy in Surrey, London and the wider region. That’s why we’ve launched a study looking at whether it should stretch further into the county.
'With the county contributing £35bn to the UK economy annually and four Surrey services among the 10 most overcrowded nationwide, it’s essential we do everything possible to ensure our rail network meets rising passenger demand.
'Given that more than 130,000 Surrey residents already catch the train into London every day and tens of thousands more go in the other direction, I would urge everyone to take part in this consultation to ensure the county’s businesses and commuters get the maximum benefit from Crossrail 2.”
