Hounslow Council is investing an additional £714,000 into planning the West London Orbital railway, which aims to connect Hounslow to Hendon. This funding supports the preparation for a Transport for London funding bid for construction, while costs have surged from previous estimates, now likely around £600 million. A Transport & Works Act Order decision may occur in the late 2020s, with anticipated railway operations beginning in the 2030s. The funding also ties into a broader investment strategy that uses Community Infrastructure Levy revenues to enhance local community resources and improvements.
These are tangible, impactful investments in local improvements that really matter to residents. Funded by CIL money received from new development in Hounslow, they enhance our communities and the lives of people across the borough.
The estimation for the railway’s construction costs has soared from £250-£300 million in 2017 to potentially around £600 million today.
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