Crossrail, London, United Kingdom
Key Data:
Promoters
Cross London Rail Links (Transport for London and UK Government)
Opening Target
2017
Service Length
118.5km (73.6 miles)
Tunnel Length (Central London)
Approx. 16km (10 miles)
Gauge
1,435mm
Service Frequency
24 trains per hour each way (peak)
Power Supply
25kV ac overhead
Expected Usage
200 million passengers per year
Rolling Stock:
Type of Vehicle
Electric multiple units
Capacity
1,100 seated and standing
Special Characteristics:
Project is now one branching east-west route
Key to easing pressure on existing services
Joint venture between Government and TfL
Links existing routes at either end
Trains each designed for 1,100 passengers
Due for operation by 2017
