Crossrail chief admits Bond Street station opening date at risk of slipping – again

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Mark Wild has already conceded the line's central section will open with or without the McAslan station

The opening of Crossrail’s most problem-plagued station could have slipped again, its chief executive has admitted.

Mark Wild's concession came as a report by US consultant Jacobs warned a further delay at Bond Street station, designed by John McAslan & Partners, was possible.

In its latest assessment of the £18.6bn project, which it produces for the two groups bankrolling the job, the Department for Transport and Transport for London, Jacobs said it was worried Crossrail’s plans for getting Bond Street into action were at risk.

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