Brent Cross West is London’s first new mainline station in over 10 years. It opened on Sunday, December 10, 2023, as part of a regeneration project that will create a new town centre with homes, offices, shops, parks, and community facilities.

The station connects Brent Cross Town to central London and beyond via Thameslink services, which can reach St Pancras in 12 minutes. The station also has a green roof, solar panels, and a new overbridge that links Barnet and Brent.

The opening of Brent Cross West was celebrated with a special event, attended by the Mayor of London, local councillors, and the rail industry. The station also had a celebrity guest: broadcaster and Barnet resident Tony Blackburn, who became its inaugural announcer.

HSRS was appointed be MACE, Barnet Council’s Delivery Partner, to provide safety assurance services including authoring the System Definition, System Safety Plan, Safety Justification Reports, and Hazard Record in compliance with Common Safety Method for Risk Assessment and Evaluation (CSM RA) for both GRIP 5 and 6 stages. Our team have also hosted a number of specific Hazard Identification Workshops in order to identify potential risks, which informed the key design choices regarding the station.

Brent Cross West is a welcome addition to London’s transport network and a key milestone in the transformation of the area. It will provide new opportunities for travel, work, and leisure for residents and visitors alike.

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