Proposals for a Crossrail 2 route that could revolutionise the borough’s transport links to the rest of London and beyond have received further backing from Haringey Council.
In its response to a major public consultation on Crossrail 2, the council highlighted how the new line would drive economic growth and support its ambitious regeneration plans for Tottenham and Wood Green – unlocking thousands more homes and jobs for local people.
Four new stations at Wood Green, Seven Sisters, Tottenham Hale and Northumberland Park could be built as part of the planned high-capacity rail line, slashing journey times between Haringey and central and south west London.
In Tottenham, the new stations would support the council’s 20-year regeneration plan to build 10,000 new homes and create 5,000 new jobs and ensure local residents can reap the benefits to quick links to central London.
And rather than two separate stations at Turnpike Lane and Alexandra Palace, one single station in the heart of Wood Green – close to the current Piccadilly line Tube station at the north end of the High Road – could provide far greater potential to boost the heart of the borough.
This would mean faster journey times and a lower cost to taxpayers to build the new rail line, and the council will now work with Transport for London to ensure any station entrances and pedestrian routes open up Wood Green’s creative quarter and links to Alexandra Palace.
The scheme would help ease crowding problems on London’s existing transport network as the capital’s population continues to grow, and bring visitors from the north of England to Haringey’s fantastic destinations easily from the planned High Speed 2 station at Euston.
Haringey Council Leader Claire Kober said: “It’s great to see progress on Crossrail 2 really starting to pick up speed, and we’ve been clear all along that this route would be a powerful economic driver for Haringey and the rest of the capital.
“Under these proposals, our borough would gain the most new stations of any area of London, unlocking countless new employment and housing opportunities and supporting our ambitious regeneration plans in Tottenham and Wood Green.
“While we know that many local people are keen to see stations at both Alexandra Palace and Turnpike Lane, on balance we believe a single landmark station in the very heart of Wood Green is the best option to secure its rightful future as one of London’s best town centres.”
In its response, the council has also highlighted residents’ concerns about a proposed vent shaft in Downhills Park and asked Transport for London to suggest alternatives.
Transport for London will release a consultation report later this Spring, alongside recommendations from the Crossrail 2 Growth Commission – a panel of experts set up by the Mayor of London to ensure the opportunities for regeneration, housing and jobs that Crossrail 2 will bring can be developed to their full potential.
