The bill governing the £16bn Crossrail project has been given royal assent by parliament.
The move will allow the Crossrail team to begin land acquisitions and appoint delivery partners for the scheme.

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The bill governing the £16bn Crossrail project has been given royal assent by parliament.
The move will allow the Crossrail team to begin land acquisitions and appoint delivery partners for the scheme.
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