Crossrail unveils new images of Elizabeth line stations

Bond Street station

Crossrail has unveiled new images showcasing Elizabeth line stations in central and southeast London which will open in 2018.

Bond Street station

The new images unveiled today showcase the design and architecture of stations that will form part of Transport for London’s new Elizabeth line. The designs display the common features that passengers will see at platform level, as well as the bespoke layout of ticket halls and surface areas which have been designed to reflect the environment and heritage of the local area.

Tottenham Court Road station

Crossrail believes the new common design components such as seating, signage and full-height platform screen doors will create a consistent and familiar feel to the rest of the TfL network. The design approach aims for simplicity and clarity by reducing visual clutter as far as possible to provide clear lines of sight along the platforms.

According to Crossrail, all stations will be fully integrated with TfL’s existing transport network, providing seamless passenger journeys.

Elizabeth line stations will be fully integrated with TfL’s existing transport network

Andrew Wolstenholme, Chief Executive, Crossrail Limited, said: “World class design is at the heart of Crossrail and as the project approaches 75 percent complete, these fantastic new images show passengers what they will experience when the Elizabeth line opens in 2018.”

Farringdon station – proposed platform

The new designs published today are on display in a new free exhibition at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) alongside architectural components destined for the stations. The ‘Platform for Design’ exhibition will give an insight into the design of the new railway, its stations and public spaces.

Images on display at a new free exhibition

Mike Brown MVO, London’s Transport Commissioner, said: “The TfL-run Elizabeth line will transform travel across London, reducing journey times, relieving congestion on the Tube network, and radically improving step-free access with brand new accessible stations.  This exhibition will enable customers to really start to see what their new stations will look like when they open in 2018, giving a real insight into the huge transport improvements to come.”

Paddington Station – proposed ticket hall

Julian Robinson, Head of Architecture, Crossrail Limited, said: “The Crossrail project has worked with world-leading architects and designers to deliver a new railway that draws upon the fantastic transport architectural heritage of London and London Underground with each station reflecting the distinct character of the surrounding area and presenting a common line identity.”

Woolwich station – proposed platform

The TfL-run stations, the surrounding public realm and the oversite developments have all been designed at the same time. Crossrail took this integrated approach ensure coherent designs that knit the new stations into their surroundings.