Benefits of Crossrail

Readers letters

All I can see that will be achieved with Crossrail is more choice and an extra line

I was interested in the statement that Crossrail could bring in so many more people to London (as if this is worthwhile anyway). People from Maidenhead, for example, can get into London today. Not necessarily to Tottenham Court Road, but they could go via Paddington and Circle line to somewhere close.

Heathrow passengers can use the Piccadilly line to get to central London. Similarly with eastern region passengers, they can get to London now - possibly not so many changes of train with Crossrail.

All I can see that will be achieved with Crossrail is more choice and an extra line.

Let us hope it is really necessary to work in London. My choice would be to have some of those offices in the regions!