Crossrail Two wins infrastructure project award

The new proposed rail link connecting southwest to northeast London will help provide extra capacity in the capital to cope with London's growing population, expected to reach 10 million by 2030.

It would create a new high frequency, high capacity rail line with shorter journey times and would provide additional capacity on the transport network alongside the upgrade works on London Underground and the delivery of Crossrail One.

TfL's managing director of planning, Michele Dix, said: "After the positive response we received from the public and stakeholders it's fantastic to see Crossrail Two being welcomed and recognised just as enthusiastically by our international colleagues, particularly at this early stage.

"Crossrail Two will play a crucial role in the future growth of London so it is important that we continue to move forward with this work to ensure that the capital's transport network is prepared to cope with its forecasted population growth."

Paul Plummer, Network Rail Group Strategy Director, added: "London's railways are already the busiest and most congested in the country, with many main lines operating at, or close to, capacity.

"Projects like Thameslink and Crossrail will make a real difference but we must also press on with schemes such as Crossrail Two so that public transport continues to support and drive economic growth in and around the capital."