Crossrail is a 118-kilometre railway line under development in London and the home counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Essex, England. The central section and a large portion of the line, between Paddington in central London and Abbey Wood in the south-east, is due to open in December 2018, whereupon that section and two other existing routes will be officially renamed the Elizabeth line after Queen Elizabeth II.
At each end of the central core, the line will divide into two branches: in the east to Abbey Wood and Shenfield in Essex, and in the west to Heathrow Airport and Reading in Berkshire. Part of one of the eastern branches, between Liverpool Street and Shenfield, was transferred to a precursor service called TfL Rail in 2015; this precursor took control of the Heathrow Connect service in May 2018.
The Shenfield branch will be connected to Paddington in May 2019 and the branches west of Paddington will be connected to the central core in December 2019, completing the new east–west route across London and providing a new high-frequency commuter and suburban passenger service.
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Mayor Larry Krause told us about his early life in Australia and how he now supports local Charities: 'The Friends of William Harvey' and 'Men in Sheds'
moreMember Stuart McRae tells the Club abut his life and the lucky breaks that have helped him and his wife through a successful and happy life.
moreThe Rotary Club of Ashford's Community Shelter at Conningbrook Lakes Country Park was opened today.
moreOn Monday 10th January, following a frugal supper, PP Kitty Brook, her granddaughter, Kristina, and Kristina's partner, Akeem, gave a talk on 'Malcolm's Soup Kitchen'.
moreHaving talked about her plans before the event in South Korea, Megan returned as promised, to tell us how it went. A very exciting trip!
moreOonagh and Kate spoke to our meeting about their work. Samaritans is one of President Renate's charities for her year.
moreOn Sunday 26th June we ran a Charity Cream Tea Party for around 100 people in aid of President Liz's chosen Charities -'Canine Helpers' and 'Kent MS Therapy Centre'. Thanks to all who helped make it a memorable afternoon.
moreMcArthurGlen Management teams up with the Rotary Club of Ashford to raffle prizes freely donated by many retailers at the Outlet Centre.
moreWe were delighted on Monday night with a talk by 12 year old Lilia who explained the meanings of Ichimatsu Ningyo, Hina Ningyo, Daruma Ningyo, Kokeshi Ningyo and Gosho Ningyo; various forms of Japanese Doll.
moreSophie's entry, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ashford, took first place at National level in the Rotary Young Photographer Competition.
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