Transport for LondonKey Project Milestones:
| Milestones Progress | Completion Date |
|---|---|
| TWA application submitted |  August 2005 |
| Public Inquiry | March 2006 |
| TWA approved | October 2006 |
| Contract awarded for enabling works | January 2007 |
| Contract awarded for main construction works | June 2007 |
| Completion of enabling works | April 2009 |
| Station construction complete and train testing starts: |  Spring 2010 |
| Opening of new route | Summer 2010 |
Construction began at each station:
- Star Lane - September 2008
- Canning Town - September 2008
- Stratford International - October 2008
- West Ham - October 2008
- Abbey Road - December 2008
- Stratford - April 2009
- Stratford High Street - April 2009
