Report warns ‘forensic focus’ needed to deliver Crossrail
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A “forensic focus” is required to complete Crossrail within its revised budget and timescale, an inquiry has found.
In a report, the London Assembly Transport Committee urged Transport for London (TfL) and mayor Sadiq Khan to ensure “past mistakes are not repeated”.
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It recommends they keep a tight grasp on the project’s leadership structures and financial stability.
Management and governance of the scheme was transferred from Crossrail Ltd to TfL – chaired by Mr Khan – in October 2020.
The Transport Committee expressed concern that there may not be “enough resources or the right level of expertise” to successfully complete its final phases, such as safety assurance activities and technical processes.