The New Hammersmith and City Line Station will be located on Wood Lane, W12, London between the existing stations at Latimer Road and Shepherds Bush. It is the first new station to be constructed on an existing and unextended Tube line for over 70 years. The new station forms part of the transport infrastructure enhancements related to the Whitecity leisure and retail development. The new station is located on the existing 19th Century Hammersmith and City Line Viaduct and above three existing Central Line cuttings that pass beneath the viaduct. A key London Underground requirement is that both railways remain fully operational throughout the construction process with major safety critical works taking place during night time "Engineering Hours".
This has necessitated a detailed analysis of the London Underground stakeholder operational environment in order to tailor the design and the subsequent construction works around the safe operational of the railways and uninterrupted access for maintenance of the existing railways. In addition, the design and construction process also takes into account the close proximity of neighbouring commercial premises and their requirements for minimum interruption and interference with their daily activities.
The station commenced on site in September 2006 and is due for completion in July 2008.