A preferred route for the proposed Crossrail 2 service, running north to south through the capital, has been unveiled by Mayor of London Boris Johnson.

The route shows stops at Seven Sisters, Turnpike Lane, Alexandra Palace and Tottenham Hale.

Both Mr Johnson and Haringey Council leader Councillor Claire Kober say the new transport system is key to economic growth.

If approved by the Government, the new line, running from Cheshunt to Epsom, could be carrying up to 90,000 people into central London every morning by 2030. Construction would begin in 2017.

The Department for Transport will now invite views on plans to safeguard the proposed route by ring-fencing land that may be needed in the future to construct the line, which Haringey Council is supporting.

Cllr Kober said: “We have always been clear that Crossrail 2 would be a powerful driver for economic growth in Haringey and across London, which is why we’re backing plans to ring-fence the land needed to make the route a reality.

“The regional route would revolutionise transport for Haringey’s residents and support our ambitious regeneration plans in Tottenham, Wood Green and at Alexandra Palace – unlocking thousands of new job opportunities.

“As our city’s population continues to grow, it’s vital that we invest now in the infrastructure necessary to enable our residents and businesses to flourish in the future.”