Noise, dust, and cracks in walls have been reported by residents living near work being undertaken to extend a train line.

But, despite regular public meetings, the residents feel their voices are not being heard.

They live near a site close to New Cross Gate station where a train refurbishment depot and flyover are being built.

Kirsten Downer, 37, of Coldblow Lane, said: "My house is just west of the tracks.

"I have cracks in the walls of my house and I can't even open my kitchen window in the summer because of dust, diesel fumes and noise."

Mark Tyler, aged 45, of the neighbouring Joseph Hardcastle Close, said: "The cracks in my wall appeared soon after construction began. I've also been kept awake at night from workers on site and there's noise all weekend."

The work is part of the East London Line extension project, which began last April and is expected to cost £1bn, to bring the line further south to Crystal Palace and West Croydon.

At a public meeting on June 10, residents complained about a lack of support from Transport for London (TfL) and its contractors over the noise and damage to their properties.

New Cross Gate Community Association co-ordinator Dorian Williams said: "Since work began, TfL and the contractors have ridden roughshod over residents.

"We were only informed of the project after work began and it was our idea to have regular meetings with members of the community, not theirs."

However, a TfL spokesman denied Mr Williams' claims and said it had informed residents every step of the way.

He said: "We are offering residents £500 per damaged room and we have provided a lot of information and adverts, so what else can we do?

"It's a concern of ours there is as little disruption to residents' lives as possible but we would like to remind people we are building something which will benefit a lot of people when it is finished."

The extension of the East London Line is due to be completed in June 2010.