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035			_a(Sirsi) u123143
100			_aSmulian, M.
245			_aWill Crossrail make the end of the line?
260			_c2003
490			_aPlanning (for the Natural and Built Environment) _v(1529) 25 July 2003, 16-17(2)
520			_aLooks 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.
590			_aABS
650			_aLONDON
650			_aRAILWAYS
650			_aTHAMES GATEWAY
650			_aREGENERATION
650			_aTRANSPORT PROJECTS
650			_aCROSSRAIL
690			_aTRANSPORT AND COMMUNICATIONS
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999			_c73127 _d73127