I think that we need to build a new railway because there’s lots of old ones
and trains may stop working, so therefore we need new ones.
If we get an old one it won’t be much better than a new one.
If I could have wings I’d fly to work. Or I’d get on a helicopter.
When we have the new railway we can just travel from one part to another part.
And it makes it more easier.
We all aspire to a world that supports the populations of the future, with strong economies,
healthy societies, and a stable environment.
Building new infrastructure is essential for the UK’s future and Crossrail is a key part of London’s plan.
During construction, Crossrail is providing employment, skills and a significant contribution to the UK economy.
In operation it will improve connections, reduce congestion, and deliver growth to the national economy.
Construction on this scale can mean a high economic cost, environmental impact, and social disruption.
Crossrail’s ambition is different, it is the first project of this scale to consider
sustainability in its decision making from day one.
From recycling construction materials, to supporting businesses across the UK, Crossrail aims to set the standard for the future construction industry.
We are committed to leaving behind a railway for a sustainable future.
A strong economic, social, and environmental legacy across the length and breadth of the country.
Here’s how
Crossrail will help sustain the UK economy and deliver over 42 billion pounds of economic value.
During construction, thousands of companies up and down the country are gaining work on the project.
3 in 5 of these are small and medium sized enterprises.
We’d had a couple of lean years where we were only working 8 hours and things,
and then we had… errr… we were told about this there was an uplift within the factory.
A little town like Neath, being part of producing the amount of steel we produce- fabricated
for somewhere like London- and the transport rail link- that was massive.
To think that its come from down here, and I’m sure there’s a lot of places that
could be doing the work but they chose us, We feel privileged to have done that.
So… Bring on more work.
Very proud. I mean, I’ve got a wealth of material to be sold for infrastructure projects
within the UK I think it’s fantastic. Using locally sourced material, which is what we do,
I think is excellent, especially for the Welsh economy… So… Very proud.
Over the course of the project, it is estimated that Crossrail and its supply chain will create
at least 75 000 business opportunities and support the equivalent of 55 000 full time
jobs across the country.
Crossrail is Europe’s largest infrastructure project. It’s right that we recognize the
fact that we are on budget, on time, doing it safely, and delivering it at a world class
standard.
Crossrail is not only about the present, but about the future. From the start, we have
been focused on leaving a legacy of a highly skilled work force. Through training schemes
and over 400 apprenticeships, Crossrail is building a brighter future for the next generation
of tunnellers, engineers, and construction workers.
There is no end date in terms of learning. By giving young people the opportunity to
learn the skills and to bring their own skills to play , I think makes a huge difference
for Crossrail.
The most exciting part I would say about my apprenticeship is the fact that we get to
go on site and actually see the work that’s being developed and see what we are contributing
towards.
With our contractors, we give skills, time, money and expertise to provide long lasting
benefits to local people, schools, and neighborhoods. Bringing communities together.
We are on the side where we have Crossrail working on four sides, underneath and possibly
overhead. And I must say we can get on with our lives. The managers have been visible
and approachable. And I would say if anything is… we feel very strongly about it’s been
sorted immediately. I look forward to a lovely new station I think it will be the pick of
the bunch.
We’ve set high environmental performance standards for ourselves and our contractors.
We are working to provide cleaner air, reduced carbon emissions, and increased recycling
of waste during construction.
What it really means is, that for Welsh and UK Steel, that we can have a 98% recycle content
project responsibly sourced within the UK, supplied into one of London’s biggest projects…
It’s just a fantastic story from start to finish.
Particularly with regards to exhaust emissions it has been a big thing in recent years. And
the carbon part of it, from a global perspective… And the diesel particulates from a more local
point of view that the air quality at local level- that the soot could smell of the air…
And the general impact on the local community. We’re keen to do as much as we can to minimize
those sorts of impacts.
We are dedicated to protecting natural resources and the land and the wildlife surrounding
the route. But 85% of Crossrails energy use will come during the operational running of
the railway. So the decisions we are taking now will have a big impact for future generations.
We’ve looked in detail at every aspect of the rolling stock design, to make sure that
we are improving in virtually every area. But the really big areas that we’ve made
some massive leaps forward have been things like the mass of the vehicles. So, if we look
at a current generation electric multiple unit, we’ve managed to reduce the mass on
the Aventura Crossrail platform by approximately 20%, which is going to have a huge impact on the
energy consumption of the vehicles.
Through one of the most extensive archaeology programs ever undertaken, we are also preserving
the past. Economic, social, and environmental sustainability is the heartbeat of the Crossrail
project. We do it because we care. But while we’re at it, we hope to raise the bar for
the industry and for the benefit of many generations to come.
When I grow up I want a flying car and houses that hover.
It will be sunny every day, and there will be snow in the afternoon.
People getting on like jet packs…
To have no cars, no polluted air, a lot of trees…
Even the ladybirds… They wont be this small they will be about this small.