John Leach wrote:
A blog that I read (diamond geezer) had a posting today where tfl's
business plan was published last week was mentioned.

http://content.tfl.gov.uk/board-2016...iness-plan.pdf

It no longer contains the Metropolitan line extension to Watford Junction.
The only listed projects are the Bakerloo line extension to Lewisham, the
Northern line extension to Battersea and the London Overground extension
to Barking Riverside.

Has the Metropolitan line project been quietly dropped?

Aha, the plot thickens:

http://www.londonreconnections.com/2...ley-rail-link/

In summary, with work having barely started, there's yet another cost
over-run, which nobody is volunteering to fund. Taylor Woodrow has been
dropped as the main contractor, and no replacement has been appointed.

But the bigger question that always gets raised here, is how an earth such
a small, simple project can cost close to £300m.