From Watford eObserver Monday 20th February 2012

Plans to start Croxley Rail Link services in 2016



More details of how the ambitious Croxley Rail Link plan will be
turned into a reality have emerged.



A basic timetable for the £120 million project has been fleshed out as
Hertfordshire County Council looks at how to progress the rail link.



According to a report set to be debated by the council’s cabinet,
passengers will be able to start using the service by 2016.



The procurement process is due to start this spring for the project,
which will see the Metropolitan Line extended from Croxley station
through Watford to Watford Junction.



Then in autumn there will be a public inquiry will be held.



If all goes accordingly, procurement will be complete by winter 2013
and the plan can be taken to the Department of Transport for final
approval.



Building work on the rail line, which will see two new stations built
along Ascot Road and West Watford, is scheduled to start in summer
2014.

The construction work is hoped to be completed by autumn 2015 with it
opening to the public the following year.

…………………………………………………………………………………………………

John Burke

WRUG