Authorisation Process

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AUTHORISATION Crossing the Capital, Connecting the UK PROCESS

The construction of the new railway would be enabled by an Act of Parliament, following scrutiny of the plans and proposals by Committees in both Houses of Parliament. In this way, thorough examination will ensure that the scheme is relevant, viable, financially sound and in the nation's strategic interest. Crossrail would only be granted powers to proceed when Parliament has been satisfied. Channel Tunnel Rail Link / Peter Green GRA Rail Link / Peter Green Channel Tunnel © Prepared with the permission of Select Committee Chairman. Prepared CTRL House of Lords Select Committee

Timetable for Construction

2003 20042005 2006 2007 - 2012 2013 Government decision Department of Transport approves preparation of Bill. Prepare for consent Preparation of Bill and ongoing consultation. Consent Process Crossrail Bill is examined in Parliament. Tender period Preparation, submission and evaluation of tender. Implementation Detailed design, construction and trial running of railway. Crossrail line 1 opens Rail services begin as part of a staged programme.

There will be an opportunity to make a formal objection to the scheme when it is considered by Contacting Crossrail Parliament. Objections will be heard by two committees, one of Members of Parliament and You can contact us by: the other of members of the House of Lords. These committees may require the scheme to be email - [email protected] changed if they decide that the objection is justified. helpline - 0845 602 3813

Information centres giving details of the or write to - Crossrail proposals will be held before notices of the Freepost NAT6945 period for objections are issued. London SW1H 0BR 1i0601-g0g00-50005

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Crossrail would be the largest civil engineering project in Europe, and will create thousands of jobs during the estimated six to seven year building phase. It is estimated that over four million tonnes of earth will need to be removed during tunnel construction. Wherever possible, this will be undertaken by rail or barge, in order to minimise the impact on the environment.

Construction Site

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Although most construction would take place underground, new ticket halls, ventilation shafts and emergency accesses would need to be constructed on the surface. Proposed temporary worksites will be subject to

further consultation with local authorities and 1i0601-g0g00-50003 residents as our plans develop.

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Taking Account of the Environment

Crossrail is committed to taking care of the environment as set out in our Environmental Policy.

Crossrail will seek to identify potentially adverse environmental impacts arising from the design, construction and operation of these proposals, and take appropriate action to prevent or minimise them. Photograph by Derek Brown Black Redstart

Crossrail Environmental Policy Statement Crossrail is tasked with developing and our activities. Particular focus is given to the promoting new rail routes across London. Care environmental aspects of design and for the environment is a key responsibility that construction and we aspire to best practices, Crossrail embraces at all levels and we aim to guided by the following commitments. integrate environmental considerations into all

Crossrail will: comply with all relevant environmental actively engage and communicate with legislation and consent conditions. employees and stakeholders on the means set environmental objectives, monitor our of achieving these commitments. environmental performance and aim for include environmental criteria in the continuous improvement. procurement process and require identify environmental issues associated contractors and suppliers to conform to these environmental commitments. with the design, construction and operation of our development proposals, consider provide an effective environmental mitigation measures and take appropriate management system, integral to day-to-day action to prevent and minimise adverse activities, and provide support and training impacts. to assure compliance with this policy. seek to minimise emissions and reduce report annually to our stakeholders on our waste from our activities. environmental performance to show how these commitments are being met. 1i0601-g0g00-50006

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Crossrail has commissioned an Environmental Impact Assessment and will publish an Environmental Statement. This Statement will report the potential significant impacts, positive and negative, of the construction and operation of the scheme. The scope and methodology statement for this process can be found on Crossrail's website www.crossrail.co.uk.

The first stage in this assessment is gathering environmental baseline information and this work is being undertaken now. The environmental baseline comprises information on the existing environment and is collected by a variety of means including desk-top studies, physical surveys and monitoring. The information to be gathered, and the means of doing this, have been discussed with local authorities and others as part of Crossrail's consultation programme. Photograph courtesy of the Museum London Archaeology Service. Archaeological Investigation The baseline information provides a basis against which we can assess the potential impact of the Construction scheme. This assessment will be carried out in accordance with the Scope and Methodology Constructing a project of this scale across the report which was the subject of consultation capital will mean some disturbance. For example, earlier this year. some public open spaces may be needed temporarily. One outcome of the assessment process will be proposals for additional action to remove or Crossrail will use a construction code to ensure lessen any adverse effects. Such proposals will contractors follow established best practice be discussed as part of Crossrail's ongoing guidelines to minimise disturbance. This will consultation process. ensure that noise, dust and construction traffic in particular are managed with proper consideration for our neighbours.

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Crossrail trains will stop at new platforms at Crossrail is forecast to be used by around existing National Rail and Underground stations. 160,000 passengers during every morning peak. This represents nearly 200 million journeys every Easy interchange will be available with nine year. Underground lines in central London. At most stations new or enlarged ticket halls will be built.

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Ealing t Broadway 5,300 Stratfo 15,800 5,200 apel 36,400 41,600 32,700 24,500 16,800 13,500 Paddington Bond Street Tottenham Court Road Farringdon Liverpool Stree Whitech 35,400 6,000 19,500 11,200 14,900 26,600 37,500 42,000 50,400 16,300 Isle of 2,400Dogs 4,200 18,600

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3,500 Gunnersbury Forecast Crossrail Passenger Numbers (Morning Peak Period)

Crossrail will allow reduced journey times for many passengers Dartford to Isle of Dogs by providing a range of direct journey

opportunities that Ilford to currently require an Paddington interchange at stations such as Paddington, Ealing Broadway Liverpool Street and to Isle of Dogs Waterloo. This diagram shows some example journey times Twickenham to with and without Tottenham Court Rd Crossrail. 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 Without Crossrail With Crossrail Minutes Journey Time Comparisons Between Stations 1i0601-g0g00-50008

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Promoting Regeneration Crossrail would provide a new strategic link integration of London's key strategic growth and across London, which is vitally important to the regeneration areas.

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KEY ayes / Southall 8 Royal Do Kingston Crossrail ark Royal 9 Abbey Wood (Not all Stations shown) addington 10 Woolwich Arsenal Surrey Regeneration Areas directly ty Fringe 11 Belvedere served by Crossrail ord Town Centre 12 Kent Thames-side Other Regeneration Areas e of Dogs 13 Barking / 0 2km 4km 6km 8km 10km which benefit from Crossrail ratford Havering Riverside Areas of Regeneration that Benefit from Crossrail

In conjunction with other Government initiatives, such as housing, training and infrastructure investment, Crossrail would have significant benefits for regeneration areas by: Making regeneration areas more accessible by public transport

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The majority of passengers travelling on Crossrail Sections of the London Underground network will have previously used existing London which would have the most significant reductions Underground and National Rail services to make in overcrowding are shown below: their journeys. Crossrail would reduce the number of passengers travelling on these other services and reduce overcrowding for those passengers that remain. © CROWN COPYRIGHT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (GLA - 100032379) (2003)

London Underground Crowding Reductions with Crossrail

On the Underground network, Crossrail would On the National Rail network, Crossrail will reduce overcrowding on: provide increased train capacity on lines into Liverpool Street and Paddingon as well as Central line between Stratford and central providing relief to overcrowding on: London Services into Fenchurch Street from east District line between Barking and Earl's Court London and Essex

Piccadilly line between Northfields and central Services into Charing Cross and Cannon Street London from south east London and north Kent

Bakerloo line between Paddington and Oxford Services into Waterloo from south west Circus London

Metropolitan, Hammersmith & City and Circle Line between Paddington and the City

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What is Crossrail? Route Consultation Crossrail is a bold plan to deliver a major new rail Crossrail will consult throughout the service to London and the South East. It will development of the project. In this initial public offer fast, direct and easy travel opportunities consultation, which runs from 8 September until across the Capital via new lines in tunnels, and 3 December 2003, we would like your views on ease overcrowding on many existing tube and our route proposals. rail routes. Construction is planned to start in We will visit this area again in spring next year to 2007, and the first trains should be running in explain how the project has developed. 2013. This information centre is intended to help you Crossrail will have a direct and beneficial impact understand the proposed route, the benefits and on the lives of thousands of Londoners. As well likely effects of the project. as easing many of London's transport headaches, it will help to encourage Please take time to look at the display and ask regeneration, improve social inclusion and for assistance from any of the Crossrail staff provide thousands of job opportunities. Crossrail present. is a key part of London's plan for growth over the You can give us your views in person, by years ahead. completing a Crossrail Voice leaflet or by contacting the project helpdesk.

Proposed Crossrail Route

The Benefits of Crossrail Increased rail capacity to central London Improved integration of London's transport Reduced overcrowding into and across networks London Improved international connections Faster journeys across London Encouragement of social inclusion New direct journey opportunities Support for regeneration and development 1i0601-g0g00-50001 Improved accessibility for all areas

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Crossrail is being planned to deliver up to 24 London. Crossrail will fit in easily with the trains per hour in peak times in each direction existing rail networks and ticketing systems. It through central London. Service patterns on will also enable commuters and leisure travellers each of the branches east and west of London alike to benefit from fast and efficient travel into will enable fast and efficient travel across and across London.

The train interiors will reflect the 'metro' style service planned for Crossrail. Wide doors will allow for fast entry and exit and there will be space for luggage to be stowed.

Possible Train Interior Possible Train

KEY Essex Crossrail aims to be part of a fully integrated 12 Crossrail Peak Hour Frequency Shenfield 12 Brentwood transport system. A major objective of Crossrail 12 Harold Wood 12 is to foster the development of a network of Gidea Park 12 Romford 12 Seven Kings 12 12 12 Chadwell Heath strategic interchanges. In order to fulfil this Manor Park 12 Goodmayes 12 Forest Gate 12 Ilford objective Crossrail will consider the part all Farringdon Stratford 12 Tottenham Whitechapel Ealing Court Road Custom Broadway 24 24 24 House Hayes and 24 24 6 24 12 Thurrock modes have to play in providing links to and from Harlington Paddington Liverpool 12 Abbey Bond Street Wood Belvedere 6 Street Isle 4 12 12 Gunnersbury of © CROWN COPYRIGHT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED (GLA - 100032379) (2003) 12 Turnham 4 stations. Our trains and our new and remodelled Green Dogs Erith Kew Gardens 12 4 Heathrow Slade Green Stone 6 Crossing Swanscombe Central Richmond 12 Greater London 4 4 4 stations will have easy access for mobility 4 Twickenham 4 4 Dartford Greenhithe Ebbsfleet impaired people such as parents with prams and Strawberry Hill 4 Crossrail Teddington 4 4 Hampton Wick 4 Kent wheelchair users. Kingston N Surrey

0 2km 4km 6km 8km 10km Proposed Services Proposed Peak Hour Service Pattern Crossrail proposes a 24 trains per hour peak service in each direction between Whitechapel Great Western and Paddington. 6 trains per hour in each direction between These trains would run onto the National Rail Paddington and Heathrow replacing the 4 trains network on four branches. The current proposals per hour Heathrow Express service. 6 trains for peak services on the branches are: would terminate at Paddington. Great Eastern Richmond and Kingston 12 trains per hour in each direction between 12 trains per hour in each direction between Whitechapel and Shenfield replacing 10 of the Paddington and Richmond replacing the current current 16 trains per hour First Great Eastern 7 trains per hour District line service. 4 of these services. 6 First Great Eastern services would trains would serve onwards to Kingston in remain running to Liverpool Street addition to the current South West Trains service. North Kent These proposals could change as a result of this 12 trains per hour in each direction between consultation or our ongoing discussions with Whitechapel and Abbey Wood. 4 of these trains existing owners and operators. would serve onwards to Dartford in addition to the current Connex service and then onwards to 1i0601-g0g00-50002 Ebbsfleet replacing 2 of the current Connex service.

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The function of the ventilation system. In order to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for passengers, the underground section of Crossrail would incorporate a ventilation system driven by electric fans. These fans would be contained within concrete shafts connecting the tunnels to atmosphere. The ventilation system would normally be off and would only be brought into use to control smoke in the tunnels

in the event of a fire, or to provide cooling if trains are held in the tunnel between stations for any reason. warm air from tunnels pushed out into fresh air pulled atmosphere by fans in by shaft

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Intermediate Ventilation Shafts: Typical Arrangement (showing fans operating in tandem to cool stationary train.)

Detail layout In the event of a fire emergency affecting a train the fans will be used to control and extract smoke to enable passenger The layout of each evacuation along the trackside walkway. The tunnel intermediate ventilation shaft fresh air pulled ventilation system will help to ensure that the underground will vary to reflect the into shaft by fans environment remains comfortable and safe for passengers at constraints imposed by all times. different locations but each Method of operation will contain: mechanical equipment attenuator rooms to reduce When 'forced' ventilation is required, two ventilation shafts - three electric fans - all noise will work in conjunction with each other. One will push fresh reversible to enable the fan access stair for emergency services air into the tunnel and the other will pull exhaust air into the to push or pull air as atmosphere. In this way a steady airflow can be set up in the required. Two fans will attenuator to Crossrail reduce noise tunnels. operate at any given time running tunnel at tunnel level Fans will either: with one on standby. - blow cooling air over a stationary train. damper open - ventilation control valves - extract smoke from the tunnel in the event of a fire. damper closed (dampers) at tunnel level to escape walkways direct air into or out of the fresh air pushed into tunnel smoke pulled out correct tunnel. Section Through - baffles (attenuators) to Ventilation Shaft minimise noise from fan motors. direction of passenger escape - an access stair to the separating tunnels for use by the wall emergency services. 3 fans (1 standby) - equipment necessary to Fans Operating to Control Smoke in the operate the fans will be Event of a Fire Emergency housed in a structure Location (usually underground) emergency access stair incorporated within all attached to the shaft and intermediate ventilation shafts Ventilation shafts will be provided at all Crossrail underground

will be accessed from stations. Intermediate ventilation shafts will be provided at 1i0601-c1v00-50001 street level. specific intervals between stations in order to ensure an Plan of Shaft adequate airflow.

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