On 2010\10\20 13:33, Paul Scott wrote:


"Ian F." wrote in message
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You mean it will continue 'going ahead' surely?

It's time for me to repost my gag about the Canary Wharf Group keeping a
record of all the green lights that Crossrail has received.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/images/2...1810-large.jpg

"Ian F." wrote:

"Paul Scott" wrote:

You mean it will continue 'going ahead' surely?

Yup, that's what I meant. Rather like the people the Speaker was
bollocking, I was over-excited!


Who was it that he name checked and proceeded to administer a proper shaming
to? The headmaster seemed to be enjoying himself today!

"Mizter T" wrote:
"Bruce" wrote:
"Paul Scott" wrote:
You mean it will continue 'going ahead' surely? Crossrail has already
started in a number of areas.

Only in terms of enabling works, service diversions, portals, and
modification of existing stations. All the "core" Crossrail work such
as tunnel and station construction has yet to start, and that involves
most of the money.

Yeah, the big dig is yet to come.

Positive news about Crossrail has been widely expected, and trailed by
various sources, not least by Boris, for the last few weeks...

Crossrail has never been in doubt, however it might have had its scope
reduced. It now looks like this won't happen.

Crossrail hasn't been in doubt recently, but it's not right to say it's
never been in doubt.


Crossrail was in doubt for many years. However, what I meant was that
it hasn't been in doubt since the Bill was passed and the project team
was assembled.

"Mizter T" wrote in message
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Who was it that he name checked and proceeded to administer a proper
shaming to? The headmaster seemed to be enjoying himself today!

Can't remember, but it was hilarious. Much shuffling and looking at the
ground on the benches! Just like school assembly. ;-)

Ian