Date: 07/08/2014

Proposals to extend Crossrail to Hertfordshire are being considered by the government, the transport secretary is expected to announce later. Extending the service would reduce journey times between London and Hertfordshire by up to 16 minutes. At the Crossrail site at Farringdon in central London, Patrick McLoughlin is expected to outline the benefits of extending the link

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Proposals to extend Crossrail to Hertfordshire are being considered by the government, the transport secretary announces.

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