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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Ross Lydall

Crossrail opening could be delayed by Omicron, London Assembly fears

Passenger services on London’s delayed and overbudget Crossrail project are on track to begin by the end of June, Transport for London has said

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Concerns have been raised that the opening of Crossrail could be delayed by the impact of Omicron.

The London Assembly is also seeking assurances from Transport for London about its ability to find extra cash if the costs of opening the long-delayed line continue to rise.

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