Date: 18/04/2019

Opening of the over-budget London rail project could be pushed back to spring 2021, according to a BBC report, Crossrail's opening date could be pushed back into 2021, as bosses continue to assess the remaining work to be done on the flagship London railway project. A new target is due to be announced next week by Mark Wild, the Transport for London chief executive parachuted in to lead the programme after the extent of delays was revealed last summer.

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Crossrail opening may be delayed to 2021

The Guardian

Opening of over-budget London rail project could be pushed back to spring 2021, according to BBC