Burrowing below the Thames
Preparation for Crossrail’s endeavour to burrow beneath the Thames continues apace as assembly of Sophia, Crossrail’s first... Read more...
Articles 2012
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Chance to find out about Christmas Crossrail works in Acton
Major engineering work will take place in Acton over Christmas as part of the construction of a new train underpass needed to improve... Read more...
Winners of Crossrail archaeology competition announced
Our month long exhibition to display the project’s key archaeology discoveries was visited by over 2,500 people during October.... Read more...
Crossrail awards signalling system contract
Crossrail has awarded the signalling system contract for the railway’s central section to a consortium comprising Siemens PLC... Read more...
Video: Crossrail's TBM's Victoria and Elizabeth lowered into the ground
Crossrail has marked a major milestone in the construction of London's new rail line with the lowering of a 550 tonne tunnelling machines... Read more...
Work to upgrade utilities in Farringdon to step-up this month
As part of the construction of the new Farringdon station, Crossrail needs to protect and replace the utilities that lie beneath Farringdon... Read more...
Network Rail replacing four bridges ready for the new electric Crossrail trains
Work has begun in Slough and Hillingdon in preparation for the high frequency Crossrail services which will start in 2018.
100 year old remains of Thames Ironworks uncovered near Canning Town
Crossrail archaeologists have uncovered a 100 year old ship slipway near Canning Town, east London. This key discovery adds another... Read more...
Monster lift sends east London tunnelling machines 40 metres underground
Crossrail has marked a major milestone in the construction of London’s new rail line with the lowering of a 550 tonne tunnelling... Read more...
Crossrail predicted to increase property values by £5.5 billion
Crossrail could help create £5.5 billion in added value to residential and commercial real estate along its route between 2012... Read more...