![]() Crossrail has also employed nearly 2800 people from London boroughs, many of whom were previously unemployed, while 97% of contracts have been awarded to British companies. In fact, according to Crossrail's 2014 Sustainability Report, the project is on target to achieve an 8% carbon dioxide reduction which would save approximately 57,000 tonnes of emissions. It will also increase rail capacity by 10%, which is essential as London's population continues to rise.Ĭrossrail prides itself on its sustainability record and a sustainable approach is evident across the project in three key areas: economic, environmental and social, in activities ranging from procurement to disposal of tunnel spoil and regard for the livelihood of employees. The first passengers will use services through the new tunnel in late 2018, and once fully operational the following year, Crossrail will help to reduce journey times, ease congestion and improve connections for an estimated 200 million annual passengers. The 110km east-west route from Shenfield and Abbey Wood to Reading and Heathrow Airport covers 40 stations, including eight in a new 21km twin-bore tunnel right through the heart of London. BENEATH London's streets construction is continuing on the latest addition to the maze of railway tunnels that serve the British capital.Īt £14.8bn Crossrail is currently Europe's largest infrastructure project and London's most important transport undertaking in a generation.
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