Former Crossrail boss tipped for HS2 chief executive’s role

Mark Wild left Elizabeth line two years ago take up top role at gas distribution firm

Report on Crossrail lessons highlights importance of constant review of delivery model

The importance of constantly reviewing a major project’s delivery model has been highlighted as a key takeaway from the £19bn Crossrail project in a new independent report commissioned by government. The post Report on Crossrail lessons highlights importance of constant review of delivery model appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Report on Crossrail lessons highlights importance of constant review of delivery model

The importance of constantly reviewing a major project’s delivery model has been highlighted as a key takeaway from the £19bn Crossrail project in a new independent report commissioned by government. The post Report on Crossrail lessons highlights importance of constant review of delivery model appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

DfT says Crossrail client team needed stronger powers

Crossrail was £4bn over budget and more than three years late, in part due to its client body not having enough powers, the Department for Transport (DfT) has said. The rail line, which runs from Berkshire to Essex via central London, finally opened in May… The post DfT says Crossrail client team needed stronger powers appeared first on Construction News.

WSP and Rider Levett Bucknall to provide management services on Cardiff Crossrail project

Cardiff Council has appointed WSP and Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) to provide both programme and cost management services towards the construction of Cardiff Crossrail. The post WSP and Rider Levett Bucknall to provide management services on Cardiff Crossrail project appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

The B1M - Is This London's Most Complex Construction Project? 22012020

Welcome to one of London's most complex construction projects; Great Portland Estates PLC, Hanover Square (and Cross Rail). Several new buildings, historic facades, no space ...and a live Crossrail site beneath you!

Crossrail Progress Update (March 2022)

In this video, Mark Wild, Crossrail Chief Executive provides an update on the mass volunteer exercises which took place across February and March as part of the extensive commissioning of the railway, and Howard Smith, Elizabeth line Director gives an update on the service that can be expected when the railway opens.

Elizabeth line Trial Operations: Train evacuations

We have now completed a number of mass evacuation exercises as part of the the Elizabeth Line Trial Operations phase. These trials are vital to delivering a safe and operable railway. Watch our video to see the different types of evacuation we have been carrying out in preparation for the Elizabeth line.

Design & Architecture: London’s Newest Railway

The Elizabeth line is the most significant addition to London’s transport network in a generation. The railway spans 41 stations, including 10 new stations from Paddington to Abbey Wood. Julian Robinson, Crossrail’s Head of Architecture, and Andy Byford, TfL Commissioner discuss what the Elizabeth line will mean to London, the process of designing a new railway and important features of Elizabeth line stations which will make everyone’s journeys as easy, comfortable and safe as possible.

Design & Architecture: Paddington Elizabeth line station

The design of the Elizabeth line station at Paddington was inspired by the work of Isambard Kingdom Brunel and Matthew Digby Wyatt in the Grade I listed mainline station. The new station incorporates the DNA of their original grand design, with a build based on Brunel’s 10-foot grid pattern, and a design that makes the most of daylight; resulting in a contemporary and elegant addition to the mainline building.

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