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Forensic focus needed to deliver Crossrail on time and on budget, report warns | East London and West Essex Guardian Series

A “forensic focus” is required to complete Crossrail within its revised budget and timescale, an inquiry has found. In a report seen by the PA news agency, the cross-party London Assembly Transport Committee urges Transport for London (TfL) and mayor Sadiq Khan to ensure “past mistakes are not repeated”. 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 – which is chaired by Mr Khan – on October 1 last year. 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.

Crossrail: Forensic focus needed to complete project

BBC News Published image copyrightGetty Images image captionThe railway, from Berkshire to Essex via central London, was due to open fully in December 2018, but has faced numerous issues A Sherlock-style forensic focus is needed to finish Crossrail on time and within budget, an inquiry has found. The route was due to open in December 2018 but has faced numerous delays. A committee has urged Transport for London (TfL) to keep a tight grasp on the project s leadership and budget, which is now £18.6bn after a £825m boost of government cash in December. TfL said there had been many challenges , but the line would be opened as soon as possible .

Report warns forensic focus needed to deliver Crossrail

Report warns ‘forensic focus’ needed to deliver Crossrail Photo: PA News 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”. Related articles 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.

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