Project racing through money

Crossrail Update

Platform extension: this is Slough, where lengthening includes work on the fast lines as well as the reliefs that will be used by Crossrail. This is looking east on platforms 2 (right) and 3 on 18 May 2019. James Abbott

CROSSRAIL FUNDING ENVELOPE OVER TIME

Despite seeing its funding envelope increase by £3 billion, Crossrail appears to have little financial wriggle-room, according to the latest annual update to Parliament on the project’s finances.

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