Major tube upgrades shelved as TfL struggles to balance books

Major tube upgrades shelved as TfL struggles to balance books

Capital’s transport authority faces shortfall due to Crossrail delays and government cuts

Plans to upgrade major parts of the London Underground will be put on hold after a decline in passenger numbers, government cuts and delays to the opening of Crossrail have left the capital’s transport authorities struggling to balance the books.

Related: Delayed Crossrail could cost almost £3bn more than planned

Related: TfL facing near £1bn deficit next year after journey numbers fall

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Source: Guardian Transport

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