We are concerned that TfL and the Department do not have a plan to maximise the long-term, wider economic benefits of Crossrail. When open, the Elizabeth line should increase capacity in central London by around 10%, reduce journey times, improve connectivity and be a fully accessible railway. TfL expects the Elizabeth line to contribute towards its net zero objectives by getting cars off the road. Since 2010, the Department and TfL have referred to Crossrail resulting in £42 billion of benef...

We are concerned that TfL and the Department do not have a plan to maximise the long-term, wider economic benefits of Crossrail. When open, the Elizabeth line should increase capacity in central London by around 10%, reduce journey times, improve connectivity and be a fully accessible railway. TfL expects the Elizabeth line to contribute towards its net zero objectives by getting cars off the road. Since 2010, the Department and TfL have referred to Crossrail resulting in £42 billion of benefits to the economy. Crossrail has delivered some benefits during the build phase, such as apprenticeships, and the Department and TfL have commissioned w Type: recommendation | Number: 4 | Response status: under_consideration Government response: agree with the Committee’s conclusion. The department has a track record of delivering savings; the underlying cost of the Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S) managed element of the Equipment Plan has reduced by £5.4 billion since 2015, excluding Foreign