Crossrail Abbey Wood Station
Abbey Wood, London, UK · 2010-2018 (construction of station, opened 2017 for Southeastern services, Elizabeth Line services from 2022) · £130 million (estimated investment for station redevelopment)
The judgement call
Account-gated at launchSignificant investment in an area with socio-economic deprivation to drive regeneration. - The station was designed to be a landmark and a gateway to the area. - Integration of the Elizabeth Line with existing Southeastern services.
Key engineering challenges
Construction of a new station building and platforms while integrating with existing railway lines. - Designing a station that serves as a catalyst for regeneration in the surrounding area. - Managing complex interfaces with existing infrastructure and future development. - Utilizing a distinctive timber roof structure.
Project facts
- Client / owner
- Crossrail Ltd
- Lead contractor
- Costain/Skanska
- Lead designers
- Weston Williamson (architects); AECOM (engineer design)
- Project type
- new build; upgrade
- Scale
- New landmark station building; features a timber roof; 164 ft x 181 ft footprint; 17,222 ft2 total area; part of the 118km Crossrail project.
- Disciplines
- Civil engineering; structural engineering; architecture; urban planning; railway engineering
- Standards & frameworks
- Crossrail project standards; UK building and railway standards.
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