Transport for LondonCroxley Rail Link
The extension would improve transport links and increase employment opportunities in the Watford area.
Proposed changes
The Metropolitan line extension would serve Watford Junction and Watford High Street stations.
View a map of what the changes would look like (JPEG 681KB)
If the project goes ahead, Watford station would be closed, with new stations at Ascot Road and Watford Hospital in its place.
Next steps
In partnership with Hertfordshire County Council, we applied for a Transport and Works Act Order from the Secretary of State for Transport in January 2012. This is required before any work can start.
If the application is successful, construction will begin in 2014 and the extension would be open by 2016.
If you have any comments on the proposal to close Watford station, please send them to London TravelWatch by no later than 13 April 2012:
Address: London TravelWatch
6 Middle Street
London EC1A 7JA
Web: London TravelWatch
Email: closures@londontravelwatch.org.uk
Benefits
The Croxley Rail Link would:
- Improve access to public transport for local residents
- Create new links to Watford General Hospital, Croxley Business Park and Cardiff Road Industrial Estate, increasing employment opportunities
- Provide access to West Coast mainline National Rail links from Watford Junction station for Metropolitan line passengers
Further information
The scheme is being promoted by Hertfordshire County Council, who were awarded funding from the Department for Transport in December 2011.
For more information visit the Croxley Rail Link website.
