London 2012 transport improvements on track and on budget
08 Dec 2009
The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) is three-quarters through its work to improve the transport network for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and beyond.
Stratford Regional Station with the Olympic Park in the background
Many permanent improvements have already been completed and the
remaining work is on track, and on budget, to be finished by the end of
next year.
The progress was detailed in ‘On track’, which was published alongside the ‘Transport Plan – second edition consultation draft’ today. Feedback to this draft of the Transport Plan will be considered by the ODA as it continues to develop its transport plans for the Games.
The progress was detailed in ‘On track’, which was published alongside the ‘Transport Plan – second edition consultation draft’ today. Feedback to this draft of the Transport Plan will be considered by the ODA as it continues to develop its transport plans for the Games.
Work on the first major transport project, a new railway depot used to ‘park’ extra trains from peak periods, began in December 2006. It will be completed by the end of December 2010, when access and capacity improvements at Stratford Regional and West Ham Stations are finished.
As well as permanent improvements, such as new lifts, platforms, railcars and stations, work is well underway on planning services to meet the additional demand for transport during the Games.
ODA Chairman John Armitt
said: 'Moving hundreds of thousands of spectators and tens of thousands of athletes, media, officials and Games workers in the summer of 2012 is a huge logistical challenge.
'We are on track for completing the transport improvements needed for Games and legacy. We are not complacent and are working hard with our transport delivery partners to ensure that we maintain this good progress as we move into detailed operational planning.'
Download the ‘On track’ document for a snapshot of progress to date in key transport areas
Download the Transport Plan – second edition consultation draft
