Crossrail 2 is facing further delays as funding that was earmarked for Crossrail 2 is diverted into meeting the shortfall for Crossrail and the government reviews its funding models to meet investment requirements outside of London. There are concerns that Crossrail 2 may not receive treasury approval.
The update follows remarks by the London Assembly Transport Committee deputy chair Caroline Pidgeon who has warned that the Northern line will not be able to cope without Crossrail 2 being built.