Network Rail has submitted proposals to redevelop Ilford station as part of the improvements being delivered for the Crossrail project.Plans for a new larger station building and long platforms have been submitted to the London Borough of Redbridge in preparation for the start of Elizabeth line services.From May 2017, the first new trains will be progressively introduced between Shenfield in Essex and Liverpool Street main line station in London. From May 2019, up to 12 Elizabeth line trains an hour will allow passengers from Ilford to travel through central London.