Woolwich Crossrail gets green light

Date: 25/7/2013

Woolwich is set to get a Crossrail station after (TfL) Transport for London and (DfT) Department for Transport gave the project the green light.

The conclusion came after a funding agreement was finalised to build the station, which now means the procurement process can begin ahead of the planned December 2018 opening.

It is hoped that this will help to regenerate the area, ensuring people have better access to jobs and improved connections to the rest of London.

Originally, there were no plans to have a Crossrail station in Woolwich, but after Berkley Homes agreed to help with funding during the passing of the Crossrail Bill, the location was added to the future network.

“I am thrilled that this deal has been signed and that local people can look forward to being able to take advantage of a world class twelve train an hour service, which will provide rapid links directly to Canary Wharf, the City and West End,” said Mayor of London Boris Johnson.

“It is a massive win for Woolwich and offers enormous potential for local regeneration.”