Specifications - Crossrail, London, United Kingdom

Key Data
Promoters	Cross London Rail Links (Transport for London and UK Government)
Opening target	2017
Service length	118.5km (73.6 miles)
Tunnel length (central London)	Approx. 16km (10 miles)
Gauge	1,435mm
Service frequency	24 trains per hour each way (peak)
Power supply	25kV ac overhead
Expected usage	200 million passengers per year
Rolling Stock
Type of vehicle	Electric multiple units
Capacity	1,100 seated and standing
Special Characteristics
Project is now one branching east-west route
Key to easing pressure on existing services
Joint venture between Government and TfL
Links existing routes at either end
Trains each designed for 1,100 passengers
Due for operation by 2017
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