Crossrail will provide a broad range of economic benefits to London, as well as other areas of the South-East of England and across the United Kingdom. The estimated benefit of project to theeconomy will be at least £42 billion, according to Crossrail. The new transport corridor will also spur new business development, employment opportunities, and improved commuting times.
The Eastern section of Crossrail will stretch from Stratford in East London to Shenfield in Essex. As part of the project, a number of rail stations will see improvements to provide better transport gateways. Improvements to stations will also help promote development and regeneration in the neighbouring area, particularly within a kilometre of the station. Improvements along the 25-kilometre, 15.5-mile route are planned for Brentwood, Chadwell Heath, Forest Gate, Gidea Park, Goodmayes, Harold Wood, Ilford, Romford, and Shenfield stations. Other stations along the eastern section of the Crossrail route include Manor Park, Maryland, and Seven Kings. Continue reading “The Business Benefits and Economic Boost : Crossrail Eastern Section”