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Crossrail 2 – A New Railway for London and the South East Public Consultation Philip Keen. June 2013. Contents. Context –why review Crossrail 2 and what are the objectives? Why is Crossrail 2 needed? Consultation Options Wide-ranging support.
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Crossrail 2 – A New Railway for London and the South EastPublic ConsultationPhilip Keen June 2013
Contents • Context –why review Crossrail 2 and what are the objectives? • Why is Crossrail 2 needed? • Consultation • Options • Wide-ranging support
Crossrail 2: Context - why is TfL reviewing Crossrail 2? • Following a request from the Secretary of State to the Mayor of London in 2009, TfL is undertaking a review of the safeguarded alignment to identify where possible changes should be made • London is growing rapidly, 1.3m more people and 0.75m more jobs by 2031 • Even with currently committed investment, this growth would lead to serious increases in crowding on rail and underground • Given the opportunity to review Crossrail 2, it makes sense to consider the safeguarded alignment afresh and decide if it should be changed to reflect new thinking and new development • TfL starting position – is a new line actually necessary? • Conclusion – definitely
Crossrail 2: Objectives of scheme • To alleviate crowding • To improve National Rail termini dispersal • To improve connectivity • To support economic growth and regeneration • To ensure value for money • To improve transport quality • To reduce CO2 emissions
Crossrail 2: What would happen without it? + 45% Demand increase exceeds funded capacity increase Rail capacity Rail demand + 40% Crowded PKMs*, all rail Crowded PKMs*, LU + 30% * Please note that increase in crowded Passenger KMs reflects growth in Passenger KMs as well as increases in crowding levels and also excludes HS2 + 20% + 10% Index: 2007 levels 2007 2016 2021 2026 2031
Crossrail 2: Underground crowding in 2031 without Crossrail 2
Crossrail 2: National Rail crowding in 2031 without Crossrail 2
Crossrail 2: Route options short-listing Long-list assessment New shortlist Metro Option Optimise Regional Option Safeguarded route Safeguarded Option
Crossrail 2: Public Consultation • A public consultation exercise on Crossrail 2 was launched on 14th May and will run until 2nd August. • The focus is on the broad principles of a Crossrail 2 scheme and support for the Metro and Regional options. • The purpose of the consultation is to inform the extent of any changes to the current safeguarded route and next steps on the project. • The consultation is web-based: www.crossrail2.co.uk
Crossrail 2: The Routes • Crossrail 2 route fly through
Crossrail 2: Wide-ranging support • London First published its final report into Crossrail 2 on 5th February • Lord Adonis said, “Today's report sets out a compelling plan with strong business support. Crossrail 2 is an integrated tube and rail service connecting south-west, central, and north-east London, benefiting millions of passengers and jobs.” • The Mayor said, “The case for the construction of Crossrail 2 is incontestable and is made forcibly in this report. Over the next 20 years London’s population is forecast to expand to levels that will clog the Tube and rail arteries of our great city if we do not provide more capacity. There is no time to lose and my team will work closely with London First and others on developing plans for this vital railway.” • Network Rail also strongly supports Crossrail 2.
Thank you for listening. Philip Keen, Transport Planning & Projects, TfL