Dave Arquati wrote:

marcb wrote:

Perhaps more positively, the East London Line Extensions, which already

have planning permission, now also have a funding agreement - TfL's
£2.9bn borrowing plans for the period up to 2009/10 have been approved.
These plans include construction of the ELLX so we can be reasonably
sure that this project is going ahead.

I see no confirmation yet that there will be enough funds to build ELLX.
After the years of delay I'm fulling expecting this to be shelved.

M.

TfL have borrowing plans set out for those £2.9bn which are allocated to
various projects, £1bn of which is for the ELLX. Ken is determined to
get it built; he has planning permission and now he has been given
permission to borrow the money. The plans are well-advanced and now the
cash will be availabke. What's the problem? Have a little optimism :-)

--
Dave Arquati
Imperial College, SW7
www.alwaystouchout.com - Transport projects in London

Well, I've just got this so maybe a little optimism is worthwhile. I'll still
belive it when i see it.

Dear name

As promised, I wish to keep you up to date with fast moving developments.
Today (Tuesday 20 July 2004), Ken Livingstone , the Mayor of London,
announced that he would deliver phase 1 of the East London Line Project using
prudential borrowing arrangements that have been agreed by the government.

Phase 1 will provide extended services between Dalston Junction in the north
and New Cross, Crystal Palace and West Croydon in the south. This could br
delivered by June 2010 which is in good time to support a successful Olympic
bid.

Phase 2 will feature the link to Clapham Junction and the northern extension
along the North London Line to Highbury & Islington.

Over the next few days the existing website will be brought upto date to
reflect these significant developments and provide you with greater detail of
what is proposed.

Your patience in this matter is greatly appreciated.

Yours

Peter

Peter Boxell
Head of Communications
East london Line Project