CROSSRAIL INFORMATION PAPER A7 – SELECTION OF THE NORTH EASTERN TERMINUS This paper explains the options considered for serving the Great Eastern Main Line corridor and how and why the decision was taken to operate Crossrail services from Shenfield. It will be of particular relevance to those interested in the route development process. This is not intended to replace or alter the text of the paper itself and it is important that you read the paper in order to have a full understanding of the subject. If you have any queries about this paper, please contact either your regular Petition Negotiator at CLRL or the Crossrail helpdesk, who will be able to direct your query to the relevant person at CLRL. The helpdesk can be reached at: Crossrail FREEPOST NAT6945 London SW1H 0BR Email:
[email protected] Telephone: 0845 602 3813 APPROVED Version 3 – 20/11/07 Information Paper A7 – SELECTION OF THE NORTH EASTERN TERMINUS 1. Introduction 1.1 During the development of Crossrail, a range of options were considered for serving the Great Eastern Main Line (GEML) corridor. This paper outlines these options and explains how the decision to operate services from Shenfield was reached. 1.2 It is based on work reported in the Environmental Statement1, background work that was undertaken during the option selection process and analysis undertaken in response to the petitions received in the House of Commons. 1.3 It should be noted that in the Bill scheme, Crossrail serves Shenfield by replacing the existing 'Metro' service operating over the 'Electric Lines'; Crossrail will not affect the 'Main' lines on which the fast services operate.