Crossrail Statistics - British Retail Consortium

Bernard GambrillHead of Public Affairs25 th May 2005Cross London Rail Links Ltd

Crossrail UpdateLondon Retail Consortium25 th May 2005

BackgroundLondon plan growth- 700k population - diffuse application- 636k jobs - east west axis concentrationSubstantially improved base network- Thameslink, East London Line Extension- LUL PPPDeteriorating travel conditions

Population GrowthTotal + 700k

Employment GrowthTotal + 636k

London’s Economy Significant growth in finance, business, tourism &leisure Mayor’s London Plan anticipates more residents &workers Key areas: West End, City and Canary Wharf Need for high capacity intergated public transportsystem

Crossrail ObjectivesDecongest London’s public transport systemProvide additional transport capacityEnhance international connectionsProvide capacity for growth in population & jobsEnhance regeneration prospects of Thames Gatewayregion

Central areaForest GateStratfordRoyal OakPortalPaddingtonBond StTottenham CtRoadFarringdonLiverpool StWhitechapelStepneyGreenJunctionPudding MillLane PortalIsle of DogsCustomHouse

Typical Central Area Station

Station Tunnel Design

Paddington

Bond Street

Tottenham Court Road

Farringdon

Liverpool Street

The Crossrail Bill scheme

Crossrail Bill The Crossrail Bill will be a hybrid bill, which is a public billthat affects private interests The public interest part of the Bill is provided by theacceptance of the principle of the Bill at Second Reading The Select Committee proceedings are quasi-judicial andnot televised Dis-applies other legislationRequires Interfaces with other Government Departments Liaison with transport operators, NR, LUL & DLR Briefings for Statutory Agencies

Parliamentary StagesHouse of CommonsSelect Committee & PetitionsAdditional Provisions (if any)House of Lords Select Committee & Petitions Committee of the Whole HouseHouse of CommonsConsideration of Lords AmendmentsRoyal AssentPassage of the BillNomination Order for Nominated UndertakerPlanning Authority QualificationCompulsory Purchase Powers & Property Acquisition

Hybrid Bill Assumed TimetableSubmission of Bill – 22 rd February 2005Commons Second ReadingCommons Select CommitteeAdditional ProvisionsCommons Standing Committee - say May 2006Lords Second Reading - June 2006Lords Select Committee - July-November 2006Commons Consideration of Lords AmendmentsRoyal Assent - December 2006 - June 2007

Key Features10 car trains - air-conditioned200 metres long & 1500 + capacity24 tph peak frequency in central sectionHigh capacity central stationsExtensive use of existing linesExtensive use of existing stations

Crossrail Statistics 7 Central London stations 12 central London station entrances 22.5km single track tunnels & 1 Crossover cavern 3 scissors crossovers 5 portals + 1 construction adit 1 control room 35 surface stations

Comparative Running Tunnels

Business Case Conclusion Benefits outweigh costs by 2:1Meets transport objectivesMeets regeneration objectivesBolsters international connectionsSecures capacity for London’s future growthSupports:- Mayor’s London Plan- Financial & Business Sector enhancement- Thames Gateway Regional development- Sustainable Communities Initiative- City and Heathrow Airport developments