The proposed Crossrail 2 line, running from south-west to north-east London and due to open by 2030, was planned for a number of years to take over the Epping branch of the Central line between Leytonstone and Epping.
I planerne for den foreslåede Crossrail 2-bane, gående fra Sydvest- til Nordøstlondon og med forventet åbning i 2030, indgik i en årrække overtagelse af Epping-grenen mellem Leytonstone og Epping fra Central line.