£5 billion committed to Thameslink

On the 28th June, we wrote this article suggesting July would see the government agree funding for Thameslink. Four weeks later, the Sunday Times said something similar. Today, the Government confirmed to Parliament that it would commit £5 billion to fund the project, with work due to commence as soon as possible.

Thameslink will bring huge improvements to rail travel through the South East and transform London Bridge station.

We'll provide a more complete analysis soon.