In terms of budget, Crossrail cost more than the Olympics. It will also arguably change London more, too.
And so we entered into a long period of delay after delay being announced.
Part of the problem was Crossrail had two "sponsors" - the Department for Transport and TfL - and so there didn't seem to be a clear line of accountability.The delays also meant some businesses in places like Abbey Wood which had invested, expecting an increase in passengers, were left angry and out of pocket.
Don't forget Crossrail was meant to cost £14.8bn - although that was actually the budget after a reduction.Crossrail was meant to open in December 2018 now it will open at the end of this month.It is important to remember that 70% of Crossrail's budget came from the capital. And any new big regional project - wherever it is in the country - will probably have to be built with reduced government funding. Except for HS2 - for the time being.
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