Crossrail opening delayed by months as firms battle to complete tunnels

By Jordan Marshall2018-08-31T09:28:00

Problems sees testing of crucial software pushed back, meaning £15bn project now won't open until next autumn at the earliest

The opening of the £15bn Crossrail scheme has been delayed by at least nine months.

The central section of the route, which will be known as the Elizabeth line, had been due to open this December but Crossrail has confirmed that date has been pushed back to autumn 2019.

The company behind the project said the schedule has been revised "to complete the final infrastructure and extensive testing required".

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