Canary Wharf, one of the destination stations being built for Crossrail, has been handed over for its systems fit-out.
The ticket hall and platforms have been passed over to Crossrail which will now begin installing the signalling and OLE equipment, as well as passenger information systems, platform screen doors and tunnel ventilation.
Of all the new stations, Canary Wharf is the closest to completion. It is also one of the most ambitious elements of the project.
The six-storey station includes three retail floors and a rooftop garden. At 256 metres, it is longer than One Canada Square is high.
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, said: “This spectacular new station is being delivered ahead of schedule and is a pivotal moment in our Crossrail journey, as we can now prepare for the next major stage of work ahead of the launch of services in 2018.
“This vital new railway is already proving a huge success for the UK economy and when complete it will boost London’s rail capacity by 10 per cent, providing an enormous benefit to passengers travelling across the capital and beyond.”
And possibly Crossrail could be extended to Dartford and possibly Milton Keynes once the Crossrail opens in 2019.