Today’s report from the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) on London, is good news – particularly the suggestion that Crossrail 2 should be taken forward as a priority.
The cross-party Transport Committee has been in favour of the Crossrail 2 project from its inception.
Valerie Shawcross CBE AM, Chair of the London Assembly Transport Committee said:
“The onus is now on the Chancellor to include development funding for Crossrail 2 in next week’s Budget. If it is to be up and running by the early 2030’s, work needs to begin in earnest now. Crossrail 2 will be great for London but the Hybrid Bill and the environmental impact assessments must be completed as soon as possible.
Crossrail 2 offers jobs, flexibility and connectivity for London and with our rapidly growing population; it needs to move ahead urgently”
Notes to editors
- Valerie Shawcross CBE AM, Chair of the Transport Committee, is available for interview – see contact details below.
- London Assembly Transport Committee.
- As well as investigating issues that matter to Londoners, the London Assembly acts as a check and a balance on the Mayor.
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