The Anonymous Widower

Will Farringdon Station Become A Destination In Itself?

Until Crossrail is opened, I don’t think we can know the effect that it will have on London’s transport systems. I put a few of my thoughts in this post about London’s airports, but at the time I hadn’t read read Crossrail’s description of the new Farringdon station on its web site. Here’s a key paragraph.

Situated at the intersection of a new east-west and north-south axis, it will be possible to directly connect with three of London’s five airports (with single interchange to the other two), providing a highly desirable railway connection between Heathrow and Gatwick. We believe this interchange will become so important to London that Farringdon will re-emerge as a destination in itself.

I couldn’t agree more.

There will need to be a new Airports Commission, as Crossrail will be the London’s biggest gamechanger since the Underground.

December 24, 2013 - Posted by AnonW | Transport/Travel | Airports, Crossrail, Farringdon Station, London, Trains