The Anonymous Widower

Are Tracks And Platforms At Stratford Ready For Crossrail?

On my way back home, I came via Stratford from where I took a TfL Rail Shenfield Metro train into London.

I’d come from Pudding Mill Lane and was surprised I could walk directly on to the platform between the westbound Central and Shenfield Metro Lines. These are platform 3 and 5 respectively.

I took these pictures whilst waiting for the Class 315 train to arrive.

I was surprised, that the view had very much the air of tracks and platforms that were now ready for Crossrail. I suspect that signs and signals will need to be completed and tested.

I should say that on my way into Liverpool Street I got a good look at the lines that will probably be diverted into the tunnel. I don’t think it will be many months before they start track-laying here.

The original layout has been preserved, where the two westbound (Platforms 3 & 5) and two eastbound lines (Platforms 6 & 8) respectively share a platform, so that passengers can transfer across between trains. It’s a layout that should be used more often.

July 17, 2015 - Posted by AnonW | Transport/Travel | Crossrail, Stratford Station, Trains