Construction of the platform structures and tracks for Abbey Wood Crossrail station have been completed by Network Rail.
The completion marks a milestone for the construction of the station, which is due to complete in autumn 2017.
The Abbey Wood station has been dubbed The Stingray or Manta Ray as from above, the station is shaped like a ray, its zinc-surfaced “wings” extending into canopies sheltering staircases on either side.
In autumn it will open for Southeastern trains with the structure of the new ticket hall also completed with internal fitout of the building underway.
The roof structure, formed of timber beams and steel, is complete and a zinc cover is also now being installed. Work is also continuing to install all the systems needed for the Elizabeth line, including overhead electric equipment and signalling as well as seating, customer information screens and CCTV.
Overall the new station will include:
- A new, larger ticket hall and a spacious concourse that leads directly onto a wide forecourt connecting the station to the Harrow Manorway Flyover;
- New platforms for both Elizabeth line and North Kent services;
- Six lifts providing step-free access to all platforms;
- Better security and customer information systems.
Matthew White, surface director at Crossrail, said: “The new station will provide an improved experience for the thousands of people who use the station every day. The Elizabeth line will halve journey times to many central London destinations.”
