Cross London Rail Links appoints consultant to produce cost estimates for the surface railway works to the west and north east of London.

Cross London Rail Links has appointed EC Harris to the Crossrail development team.

EC Harris will be responsible for producing cost estimates for the surface railway works to the west and north east of London and another QS consultant, Corderoy/Franklin & Andrews will be responsible for central and south east sections of the project.

CLRL executive chairman, Douglas Oakervee, said: "These appointments represent a further major step forward in the plan to deliver Crossrail, and unlock the wide range of benefits it will provide."