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Thameslink Programme (Thameslink 2000)

Due: 2015
Last updated: 20 February 2008
A major (and severely delayed) upgrade to Thameslink, the north-south rail link through London. More destinations will be served and there will be a higher frequency. [more...] Importance: Major
Status: Under construction
Mode: Rail
Areas: O,C,N,SE,SW

Channel Tunnel Rail Link

Due: 2007
Last updated: 20 February 2008
True high-speed link from the Channel Tunnel to new international station at St Pancras. Eurostar services now use the link, with high-speed domestic services to Kent due in 2009. [more...] Importance: Major
Status: Complete
Mode: Rail
Areas: O,E,SE

Crossrail

Due: 2017
Last updated: 20 February 2008
London's biggest project, Crossrail, is a new railway tunnel between Paddington & Whitechapel, enabling suburban trains to travel from Heathrow & Maidenhead to Canary Wharf, Shenfield & Abbey Wood. [more...] Importance: Major
Status: Approved
Mode: Rail
Areas: O,C,E,SE,W

M25 West widening

Due: 2005
Last updated: 20 February 2006
Widening of the M25 between the M4 (J15) and the M3 (J12) (Heathrow section) to give it 6 lanes in each direction. [more...] Importance: High
Status: Complete
Mode: Road
Areas: O,W

BCV (Bakerloo, Central & Victoria) Upgrade

Due: 2019
Last updated: 8 September 2006
Metronet, the private infrastructure company in charge of the Bakerloo, Central, Victoria and Waterloo & City lines, has pledged various upgrades. [more...] Importance: High
Status: Under construction
Mode: Tube
Areas: A,O,C,N,E,SW,W,NW

Luton Airport expansion

Due: 2012
Last updated: 27 October 2005
The operators of Luton Airport have proposed an additional, full-length runway and two new terminals. [more...] Importance: High
Status: Proposed
Mode: Other
Areas: O

Stansted second runway

Due: unknown date
Last updated: 7 June 2007
Both the government and BAA have proposed a new runway and terminal at Stansted to increase capacity at London airports. [more...] Importance: High
Status: Proposed
Mode: Rail
Areas: O

London Rail Authority

Due: unknown date
Last updated: 7 September 2006
TfL wishes to take administrative control of London surburban services in order to specify higher standards and develop a fully integrated transport system. [more...] Importance: High
Status: Proposed
Mode: Rail
Areas: A,O

M25 four-lane widening

Due: 2016
Last updated: 10 June 2005
The majority of remaining 3-lane sections of the M25 would be widened under a £1.6bn scheme proposed to start in 2006. [more...] Importance: Average
Status: Being planned
Mode: Road
Areas: A,O

M1 widening

Due: 2011
Last updated: 10 June 2005
The M1 will be widened to four lanes between the M25 (J6A) and Milton Keynes South (J13) in two stages, starting with the M25 to Luton (J10). [more...] Importance: Average
Status: Approved
Mode: Road
Areas: O

High Occupancy Vehicle Lanes

Due: 2007
Last updated: 25 July 2004
A pilot scheme to trial motorway lanes dedicated to cars with 2 or more occupants in the morning rush hour. [more...] Importance: Average
Status: Proposed
Mode: Road
Areas: O

Croxley Link

Due: 2010
Last updated: 29 August 2006
A minor connection between Croxley LU and the disused Croxley Green rail branch would allow Met trains into Watford High St and Junction. [more...] Importance: Average
Status: Awaiting consent
Mode: Tube
Areas: O,NW

Waterloo International Re-use

Due: unknown date
Last updated: 16 March 2007
When Eurostar move from Waterloo to St Pancras in 2007, the vacated International station will be used by SWT trains. [more...] Importance: Average
Status: Proposed
Mode: Rail
Areas: O,C,SW

Tramlink to Streatham & Purley

Due: 2026
Last updated: 18 November 2006
A north-south route from Purley via Croydon to Streatham is being considered for Tramlink. [more...] Importance: Average
Status: Being planned
Mode: Tram
Areas: O,SE,SW

Stratford to Stansted and Hertford

Due: 2005
Last updated: 21 August 2006
Services from Stratford to Stansted Airport and to Hertford East began in December 2005. [more...] Importance: Average
Status: Complete
Mode: Rail
Areas: O,N,E

Lower Thames Crossing

Due: unknown date
Last updated: 27 October 2005
A multimodal river crossing between Canvey Island, Essex and the Medway Towns, Kent has been proposed by various groups. [more...] Importance: Average
Status: Proposed
Mode: Other
Areas: O

Ebbsfleet International

Due: 2007
Last updated: 24 August 2006
Ebbsfleet International is a new station a few miles outside the M25 in Kent, on the Channel Tunnel Rail Link, which will have a 15 min journey time to St Pancras. [more...] Importance: Average
Status: Under construction
Mode: Rail
Areas: O

M4 Route Management Strategy

Due: unknown date
Last updated: 10 June 2005
This Highways Agency plan aims to improve the M4 - in London it is considering various strategies including extending the bus lane or tolls. [more...] Importance: Low
Status: Proposed
Mode: Road
Areas: O,W

M25 South Mimms improvements

Due: 2004
Last updated: 6 February 2005
Slip roads onto the roundabout at South Mimms have been widened from two to three lanes. [more...] Importance: Low
Status: Complete
Mode: Road
Areas: O

Thameslink new northern stations

Due: unknown date
Last updated: 4 April 2006
New stations are proposed for Thameslink to serve new developments at Napsbury (London Colney), Luton North, Elstow (south Bedford) and Bedford North. [more...] Importance: Low
Status: Proposed
Mode: Rail
Areas: O

Chiltern platform extensions

Due: 2004
Last updated: 20 February 2006
Chiltern Railways extended some platforms on its route to accomodate longer trains. [more...] Importance: Minor
Status: Complete
Mode: Rail
Areas: O,NW
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