Crossrail Stations: New platform opens at Abbey Wood
Crossrail, the new east-west railway for London and the South East, moved a step closer for people in Abbey Wood today as passengers began using the first section of the new station that is being constructed by Network Rail.
In preparation for Crossrail services starting in 2018, Network Rail is completely redeveloping the site in Abbey Wood by building a new landmark station and two miles of track. From today, passengers using Southeastern services travelling into London began using a brand new platform – the first part of the new station to be brought into use.
The new platform is wider than the old platform, provides increased canopy cover, better lighting and new customer information screens.
Work will now begin on the new platform 2, which will be brought into use for Kent-bound Southeastern services in autumn 2016. Work will also continue on the new station building, the foundations of which have already been installed.
Once Crossrail services begin in 2018, up to 12 extra trains an hour will allow passengers to travel right through central London without having to change trains, reducing journey times to a number of destinations across the capital.
For more information visit:
http://www.crossrail.co.uk
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