Will Crossrail make the end of the line?
Series: Planning (for the Natural and Built Environment) ; (1529) 25 July 2003, 16-17(2)Publication details: 2003Subject(s): Summary: Looks at the long-delayed Crossrail project, now being promoted by Cross London Rail Links (CLRL), and highlights the many issues that still need addressing. Describes the proposed underground and over ground rail links and questions whether the £10bn project will produce sufficient benefits such as easing the underground system and regenerating the Thames Gateway. Points out that the business community will have to make a substantial contribution to the cost of Crossrail and suggests ways of raising this money. Looks at the complex planning process for Crossrail and discusses an alternative to CLRL's plan; the private consortium London Regional Metro have offered to build the tunnel section under central London without public funds and would charge train operators to use it.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS66940 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 123143-1001 |
Looks at the long-delayed Crossrail project, now being promoted by Cross London Rail Links (CLRL), and highlights the many issues that still need addressing. Describes the proposed underground and over ground rail links and questions whether the £10bn project will produce sufficient benefits such as easing the underground system and regenerating the Thames Gateway. Points out that the business community will have to make a substantial contribution to the cost of Crossrail and suggests ways of raising this money. Looks at the complex planning process for Crossrail and discusses an alternative to CLRL's plan; the private consortium London Regional Metro have offered to build the tunnel section under central London without public funds and would charge train operators to use it.