A temporary train station at Abbey Wood has opened while Crossrail work takes place.
The interim station will operate until 2017 while Crossrail plans to transform public transport in south-east London, including adding up to 12 trains an hour to link Abbey Wood to central London and beyond.
The temporary station, which opened yesterday, has a staffed gate line, ticket machines and windows, cash point and for the first time, lifts to all platforms.
Work will be underway shortly to remove the existing station building. The design for the new two-level station, built above two new Crossrail tracks, will consist of two new ‘island’ platforms, six lifts and a spacious concourse connecting the station to the Harrow Manorway dual carriageway.
The new Crossrail design at Abbey Wood
Crossrail surface director Matthew White said: “This is another milestone in the delivery of the new, landmark station at Abbey Wood. Crossrail will help to transform the local area, providing a step change in public transport and supporting wider regeneration in southeast London.”
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