"Alan (in Brussels)" wrote in message
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Forwarded FYI from the Watford Observer :

Rail scheme fails in bid for funding


http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/new..._ funding.php

THE long-awaited Croxley Rail scheme failed in its bid for Government
funding, it was announced yesterday (Thursday 18 Dec. 2003).

The Department of Transport said that the £97million scheme was still
under
review and they were waiting for more details to come through from
Hertfordshire County Council.

The news will come as a blow to campaigners and passenger groups alike.

If built, it would have allowed commuters to board the Metropolitan line
at
Watford Junction, West Watford and Watford High Street, meaning quicker
access into London.

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With seasonal greetings,

- Alan (in Brussels ; mind the spamtrap)

Hardly surprising. Being outside Greater London TfL is not going to put
money into it, and all the funds (and then some) that the Government / SRA
had for rail have just been blown by Network Rails increasing requirements.

So, the only place the money could come from would be Herts CC or some sort
of PFI.

Colin