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Khan's Transport Legacy Wanes Amid Cost Issues and Fare Evasion

5/3/2025

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Sadiq Khan's transport legacy in London is under fire as key projects like Crossrail 2 languish in limbo. While the Elizabeth Line has seen success, operational hiccups and soaring costs cast shadows on its achievements. In response, TfL is ramping up efforts to combat fare evasion, targeting a reduction to 1.5% by 2030 to reclaim lost funds.

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Story summary

Sadiq Khan's transport legacy in London is under fire as key projects like Crossrail 2 languish in limbo. While the Elizabeth Line has seen success, operational hiccups and soaring costs cast shadows on its achievements. In response, TfL is ramping up efforts to combat fare evasion, targeting a reduction to 1.5% by 2030 to reclaim lost funds.