Michelle Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Optimism as deal to pay for Crossrail ‘close’ By Alex Barker and John Willman Published: October 2 2007 04:33 | Last updated: October 2 2007 04:33 The long-awaited go-ahead for Crossrail could be just days away as City of London councilmen prepare for an emergency meeting to discuss the rail link between Heathrow and Canary Wharf. News of progress in negotiations between government and London’s biggest business groups came on Monday as Gordon Brown, the British prime minister, pledged his support for the scheme provided businesses were “prepared to play their part"... ....In a sign of the talks advancing, business representatives and the mayor of London expressed optimism that a deal to pay for Crossrail – a scheme that has seen many false dawns since it was conceived 18 years ago – was close. Financial Times - London Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted October 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 I can confirm, the City of London's Court of Common Council voted, after lengthy discussion, to support a financial contribution to Crossrail. Meaning the go-ahead has been given, pending Government approval. This is a great day for London. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Does anyone know if Crossrail is still due to go through Custom House? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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