Vital London transport projects, including a new rail branch deemed vital to the success of HS2, may have to be mothballed due to continued uncertainty over TfL's future funding.
Transport for London (TfL) may be forced to mothball a number of major capital projects for the foreseeable future following the Covid-19 funding crisis, documents released ahead of next week s board meeting indicate.
A report titled
Delivering the Mayor’s Transport Strategy 2020/21 confirms that TfL s next round of major projects will not be able to be delivered at the pace envisaged before the pandemic” with decisions now dependent on long-term government funding.
However, the latest update suggests that other proposed TfL projects such as the West London Orbital (WLO) and a DLR extension could also be mothballed if a longer-term funding deal is not struck with government.
Upgrading existing stations and funding new rail links is essential to the success of the Old Oak Common regeneration project, according to Transport for London (TfL) transport planning manager Chris Porter.
The OPDC is currently moving forwards with plans to develop a new district in West London including the potential to create an urban district with 25,000 new homes, a wide range of job opportunities for local people, public space and facilities.
At the heart of the development will be the Old Oak Common interchange station which is currently being built by a joint venture between Balfour Beatty, Vinci and Systra (BBVS). The interchange will connect High Speed 2 (HS2) with the Elizabeth line as well as providing direct services to Heathrow Airport.