Hoardings have been dismantled around Paddington station’s new Hammersmith & City line entrance – the first of a number of public spaces to be transformed by Crossrail.
Around £90 million is being spent on upgrading areas around the project’s new stations, including the new ‘canal-side plaza’ at Paddington which has been under construction since 2010.
Crossrail chief Executive Andrew Wolstenholme said: “Crossrail is not just delivering a new railway, but is working closely with local councils and Transport for London to transform the areas around stations. This will deliver new squares, footpaths, lighting and green spaces and provide improved passenger access to stations.
“Paddington has provided an advance look at how Crossrail will transform areas into vibrant, enjoyable and functional locations.”
