East London Line Extension Phase One

The project remains on schedule for delivery in June 2010. Progress has continued on the main works contract with Balfour Beatty-Carillion Joint Venture, the main works contractor, completing the remaining planned key milestones for the first quarter of 2009. They have maintained this progress with the completion of the first three key milestones in quarter two of 2009.

The New Cross Gate Rolling Stock Maintenance Facility has progressed with the first key partner, Network Rail Operations, taking occupancy of part of the Operational Buildings Complex. A plan is now in place for the occupation of the entire facility over the forthcoming months. A series of possessions to support the on-network works on the existing Network Rail Infrastructure, have been successfully completed at New Cross Gate, West Croydon and Crystal Palace.

East London Line Extension Phase Two

The TfL Board gave full financial and project authority for the project on 31 March 2009. Following this milestone, Parsons Brinkerhoff has been appointed as Technical Advisor for Phase 2 and will be responsible for designing the 1.3km new stretch of railway line. Network Rail has appointed Arup as their advisor for the on-network works.

An order for an additional three 4-car Capital Star, electric trains has been added to the 54 trains already on order from Bombardier. The new trains will be dual voltage to allow operation across the London Overground network.