Abstract
Crossrail is currently the largest infrastructure project in Europe. The new west- east railway runs 118 km from Maidenhead and Heathrow airport, in the west, through 21 km of new twin bore tunnels under the heart of London and on to Canary Wharf, Woolwich, Abbey Wood and Shenfield, to the east of the city.
When Crossrail opens it will increase London’s public rail transport capacity by 10%, supporting regeneration across the capital helping to secure London’s position as a world leading financial center. Construction of the bored tunnels has reached the halfway-point, with some significant successes in the completion of underground construction.
The presentation will highlight achievements to date, the challenges in design, procurement and construction, and plans for completing the railway and bringing it into use.
About the speaker
Christopher R Dulake BSc ( Hons) CEng, FICE.
Crossrail Chief Engineer Chris is a Civil Engineer and a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers. He has worked in the construction industry for 28 years and is currently Chief Engineer for Crossrail leading the Engineering division.
Chris is the engineering technical authority for the Crossrail programme, providing engineering leadership and advice for Crossrail and its construction and design contractors.
Prior to Crossrail, Chris worked for Arup and AECOM where he was Project Director and provided specialists design and construction advice for international and UK major projects.
Among the projects Chris has worked on are the King’s Cross station Redevelopment, UK; Marmaray Crossing, Istanbul and 2nd Avenue Subway, New York.
He is a strong advocate for efficiency and quality in design and construction through the use of collaborative working, shared risk management and informed project management.