Call to extend Crossrail 2 further into Surrey

The proposed route for Crossrail 2 currently includes Shepperton, Epsom, Hampton Court and Chessington South

A new rail route running crossing from north London into Surrey should extend as far as Woking and Dorking, according the the county council.

Plans for Crossrail 2 currently include Shepperton, Surbiton, Epsom, Hampton Court and Chessington South stations.

But Surrey County Council (SCC) said extending it further south would bring significant benefits to commuters and businesses in the county.

Transport for London (TfL) said it welcomed feedback on the proposals.

'Free up capacity'

"We believe there is a really strong case for pushing Crossrail 2 out to Woking and down as far as Dorking," said deputy leader Peter Martin.

"If we can shift more people onto Crossrail 2 we can free up capacity which will bring benefits to people coming in from further afield in Guildford, Haslemere and Farnham."

SCC has submitted its report recommending the Crossrail 2 extension to a TfL consultation which ended on Friday.

The line, which will run from north to south across much of London, is being proposed as a long-term solution to transport problems in the capital and the South East.

It will link up with Crossrail 1, which runs from west to east and will be full open in 2019.

TfL said development of Crossrail 2 was still at an early stage and there would be more opportunity to provide feedback as the scheme developed.