14.05.10
Crossrail is safe, says new Transport Secretary
In what has been seen as a very early indication of support, the new Transport Secretary Philip Hammond MP, has said that the project is safe in the new government’s hands.
In welcome news for rail jobs throughout Britain he said that the government would support the project, which has become one of the cornerstones of the British rail industry, alongside high speed rail plans and electrification in the North West.
The Transport Secretary said: “I think funding for Crossrail is already well established. We are making sure that in delivering the project we absolutely optimise value for money.”
Terry Morgan, chairman of Crossrail, said: “This is welcome news. To get such early and firm support from the government means the project can go forward with confidence.”
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