[11] The main access point for the Crossrail station was initially going to be the rebuilt Great Wharf Bridge.

[10] Construction of the station was to predominantly take place on Hertsmere Road, which runs parallel to the West India North Dock.

[10] In December 2008 an extra £150 million of funding from the Canary Wharf Group was announced for the station with work due to commence in January 2009.

[12] As part of the deal Canary Wharf Group substantially redesigned the station, incorporating a large shopping centre and a park above the platforms situated in the middle of the dock.

Canary Wharf Group dismissed the comments as "an attempt to pass blame for the delays on Crossrail".

Wild said: "The key issues [at Canary Wharf] have been the quality of the electrical installation [redacted phrase] and the extensive safety critical upgrade work that has been required."

The work was completed and handed over in January 2022,[17][18] ahead of the official opening as part of the beginning of services between Paddington and Abbey Wood on 24 May 2022.