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I've not seen this mentioned elsewhere.
London Reconnections has a new article on a positive National Audit Office (NAO) report on Crossrail published recently.
One interesting excerpt they have highlighted is this:
So an extension to Reading is still up for consideration and it may actually work out to be cheaper to do so.
There are also some positive statements made about project governance; it's suggested by having TfL as a co-sponsor, TfL acts as a stabilising influence on the whole project.
Interesting reading.
The London Reconnections article is here: http://www.londonreconnections.com/2014/window-onto-crossrail-national-audit-office/
The NAO report is here: http://cdn.londonreconnections.com/2013/Crossrail.pdf
London Reconnections has a new article on a positive National Audit Office (NAO) report on Crossrail published recently.
London Reconnections said:It is probably fair to say that, broadly speaking, this first report contains no real surprises. Were this truly a school report it is tempting to think that the verdict would be "B+ Good but can do better." Overall, the conclusions are that Crossrail is on time, on budget and well governed.
One interesting excerpt they have highlighted is this:
NAO said:The Crossrail route currently terminates in the west at Maidenhead; the sponsors are considering whether it should run to Reading. The Department expects that this change would result in a slight reduction in the construction costs of the Crossrail programme, largely because some works at Slough and Maidenhead would no longer be required. The cost of electrifying the Great Western Main Line and of redeveloping Reading station is being paid for as a separate project. In addition to the relative costs and benefits of each option under consideration, the Department will need to consider the impact on the programme schedule.
So an extension to Reading is still up for consideration and it may actually work out to be cheaper to do so.
There are also some positive statements made about project governance; it's suggested by having TfL as a co-sponsor, TfL acts as a stabilising influence on the whole project.
Interesting reading.
The London Reconnections article is here: http://www.londonreconnections.com/2014/window-onto-crossrail-national-audit-office/
The NAO report is here: http://cdn.londonreconnections.com/2013/Crossrail.pdf