London - Jubilee Extension — North South Rail Link

Aerial view of London, showing the route of the Jubilee Line Extension

Canary Wharf, London in 1986

Canary Wharf in 2012

Same view as prior photo. [© SOM Architects]

Masterplan for Canary Wharf

Masterplan for Canary Wharf, showing the twin tunnels of the Jubilee Line Extension approaching the site from the lower left. The station is located below the park in the center of this drawing, entered through two semi-elliptical glass headhouses. [drawing by SOM Architects]

Canary Wharf Station entrance

Canary Wharf Station headhouse, London UK

Cross Section showing relationship of Westminster Station to the Big Ben Clock Tower immediately across the street

The construction of a 130' deep station in such close proximity was challenging, but the was completed without damage to the fragile tower by the use of compensation grouting. [© Professors Robert Mair & David Harris]

London Jubilee Line Extension, Westminster Station interior