IN PICTURES: Crossrail stations reach fit-out stage

Glass-fibre reinforced concrete panels at Bond Street

Crossrail has released the latest images of the stations of the Elizabeth line taking shape across London.

With now less than 18 months to go until the line opens, engineers have begun to install the escalators, light fittings and bespoke elements of each ticket hall.

The images highlight the common architectural components used to create a recognisable look and feel to the railway, as well as fittings for each station, designed to reflect the character of the local community.

The pictures highlight:

• Glass-fibre reinforced concrete panels at platform level create large and bright spaces with curved, sweeping corners.
• Bespoke brick panels at Paddington station as well as architectural light fittings and columns inspired by the adjacent Grade II listed national railway station.
• Theatre-like acoustic ceiling drums at Tottenham Court Road inspired by the West End, and underground glazing decal based on the street map of Soho. 
• The deep coffered ceiling of the eastern ticket hall at Farringdon, inspired by the neighbouring Barbican.
• Bespoke brickwork and full-width beams create a large, welcoming space at Woolwich.

Julian Robinson, head of architecture at Crossrail, said: “Crossrail is working with the best architects and engineers in the world to create a railway that builds upon the unrivalled heritage of London and its iconic transport network.

“As the project passes 85% complete, these new images highlight the progress being made to install the architectural elements that will soon become familiar to the hundreds of thousands of passengers who will use the Elizabeth line every day when it opens in December 2018.”

Curved glass-fibre reinforced concrete panels line the platform tunnels at Farringdon

Bespoke pre-cast brickwork (top) and light fittings at Paddington station

Tottenham Court Road station glass panels with Soho street map decal

Roof of eastern ticket hall at Farringdon

Grey brickwork and full width beams at Woolwich

Escalators and lights installed at Tottenham Court Road