Khan raises ‘significant concerns’ about how Crossrail is being run

By Will Ing2018-11-22T13:29:00

Mayor of London says scheme’s executives have not been transparent as NAO investigation looms

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has suggested Crossrail executives either misled him or failed to anticipate delays and further cost overruns.

In a letter to the National Audit Office (NAO), seen by Building, Khan said he believed a £300m sum handed over to Crossrail in July would ensure the Elizabeth line was opened in December 2018 as planned.

Khan said: “[The Department for Transport and I] received repeated assurances from the Chair and Senior Crossrail Ltd executives that […] additional funding would ensure the opening of the railway on time”.

…

Already registered? Login here

To continue enjoying Building.co.uk, sign up for free guest access

Existing subscriber? LOGIN

Stay at the forefront of thought leadership with news and analysis from award-winning journalists. Enjoy company features, CEO interviews, architectural reviews, technical project know-how and the latest innovations.

Limited access to building.co.uk
Breaking industry news as it happens
Breaking, daily and weekly e-newsletters

Get your free guest access SIGN UP TODAY

Subscribe now for unlimited access

Subscribe to Building today and you will benefit from:

Unlimited access to all stories including expert analysis and comment from industry leaders
Our league tables, cost models and economics data
Our online archive of over 10,000 articles
Building magazine digital editions
Building magazine print editions
Printed/digital supplements

Subscribe now for unlimited access.

View our subscription options and join our community