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Why is Crossrail so delayed?

Crossrail confirmed it would miss its proposed central section opening date of summer 2021, blaming the covid-19 pandemic for the latest delays. In April 2019 Crosrail boss Mark Wild saidd the scheme would open some time between October 2020 and March 2021.

Who are the contractors for Crossrail?

Crossrail Central, a consortium of Bechtel, Halcrow and Systra appointed Crossrail Project Delivery Partner and Transcend, a consortium of AECOM, CH2M Hill and Nichols Group appointed Crossrail Programme Partner. Work at underway on three stations – Canary Wharf, Farringdon and Tottenham Court Road.

Is Crossrail part of National Rail?

Network Rail is responsible for the design, development and delivery of the parts of Crossrail that are on the existing network. Its work will integrate Crossrail with the national rail network, delivering faster, more frequent trains into central London from the east and west.

What is happening with Crossrail?

Crossrail remains on track to open the Elizabeth line in the first half of 2022, and we continue to make progress on completing the works necessary to start passenger services in the central section of the railway, from Paddington to Abbey Wood, next year.

Is Crossrail 2 Cancelled?

In March, Transport for London (TfL) commissioner Andy Byford confirmed Crossrail 2 and the extension of the Bakerloo line had officially been put on hold.

Why is the Crossrail being built?

It will give 1.5 million additional people access to central London within 45 minutes, reduce journey times and create new journey opportunities. The Elizabeth line will make travelling in the capital easier and quicker and will reduce crowding on London’s transport network.

When was Crossrail started?

Crossrail tunnelling began in May 2012 and ended at Farringdon with the arrival of tunnelling machine Victoria. The Transport for London (TfL) run railway will be named the Elizabeth line when services through central London commence.

Is Crossrail 2 happening?

Is Crossrail going ahead?

Work on Crossrail 2 will restart ‘when the time is right’, the Mayor of London has promised. In March, Transport for London (TfL) commissioner Andy Byford confirmed Crossrail 2 and the extension of the Bakerloo line had officially been put on hold.

Is Crossrail open yet?

At the time of writing (November 2021), official Crossrail messaging states that the project is “on track to open… in the first half of 2022”. Whether that’s January 2022, June 2022, or somewhere in between, remains to be seen.

What is the Crossrail UK?

Crossrail is a railway construction project underway mainly in central London. Its aim is to provide a high-frequency suburban passenger service crossing the capital from west to east, by connecting two major railway lines terminating in London, the Great Western Main Line and the Great Eastern Main Line.

What are the new IR35 rules?

These rules are commonly known as ‘IR35’. On 6 April 2021, the off-payroll working rules changed. For services provided to medium or large-sized client organisations outside the public sector, the changes apply to all payments made on or after 6 April 2021, for all services provided on or after 6 April 2021.

What happened to Crossrail after four years?

The government announces the go-ahead for Crossrail. Four years later, and after further public consultation, the Crossrail Hybrid Bill finally passes through parliament. Construction starts. National Audit Office declares that the Crossrail programme is on schedule. The extension of the route to Reading is announced.

Is IR35 the biggest threat to freelancers?

That’s IR35 as it stands: a time-consuming and concerning threat hanging over freelancers. But it gets worse. The government has been pushing for some time to change IR35 so that it is no longer the contractor themselves who has responsibility for their IR35 status, but their client.

Are limited limited company directors affected by the IR35 changes?

Limited company directors, unfortunately, are exactly the group of freelancers affected by the IR35 changes. This group, often among the most highly skilled and productive freelancers, has had a drastic lack of support during Covid-19 and now faces a further hammering from the changes to IR35.