> ...what might be the effect on TfL's ability to press on with all the major
> projects, given that Ken seems so much of a motivator?
>
> Paul S

>On May 2, 12:49 pm, "Paul Scott" btinternet.com>
>wrote:

>> ...what might be the effect on TfL's ability to press on with all the major
>> projects, given that Ken seems so much of a motivator?

> On Fri, 2 May 2008 13:02:28 -0700 (PDT), Solario
> seqdatsys.com> wrote:
>

>> On May 2, 12:49 pm, "Paul Scott" btinternet.com>
>> wrote:

>>> ...what might be the effect on TfL's ability to press on with all
>>> the major projects, given that Ken seems so much of a motivator?

>
> My guess is that those which are contractually committed will continue
> e.g. ELLX and DLR. I'm much less certain about Crossrail as I expect
> someone, somewhere will seek to reopen the funding package in order to
> exert some leverage. I wouldn't be surprised to see Superlink try
> again - Mr Schabas posted something in response to a recent article
> in the Standard.
>
> I certainly doubt the DfT will give Boris ELLX Phase 2 on a plate and
> I expect the Southern franchise "split" will stop dead in its tracks
> too. There are already dire reports emerging about its attractiveness
> to the private sector anyway due to the impact of Thameslink project ...

> On Fri, 2 May 2008 13:02:28 -0700 (PDT), Solario seqdatsys.com>
> wrote:
>

>>On May 2, 12:49 pm, "Paul Scott" btinternet.com>
>>wrote:

>>> ...what might be the effect on TfL's ability to press on with all the major
>>> projects, given that Ken seems so much of a motivator?

>
> My guess is that those which are contractually committed will continue
> e.g. ELLX and DLR.   I'm much less certain about Crossrail as I expect
> someone, somewhere will seek to reopen the funding package in order to
> exert some leverage.  I wouldn't be surprised to see Superlink try again
> - Mr Schabas posted something in response to a recent article in the
> Standard.
>
> I certainly doubt the DfT will give Boris ELLX Phase 2 on a plate and I
> expect the Southern franchise "split" will stop dead in its tracks too.
> There are already dire reports emerging about its attractiveness to the
> private sector anyway due to the impact of Thameslink project ...

> I guess a lot depends on the small number of permanent staff at the GLA, and
> the transport commisioner etc. They'll need to brief Boris on the facts of
> all the projects - just like when Government changes and all the manifesto
> proposals get 'calmed down' by the civil service.

> Paul Scott wrote:

>> I guess a lot depends on the small number of permanent staff at the GLA, and
>> the transport commisioner etc. They'll need to brief Boris on the facts of
>> all the projects - just like when Government changes and all the manifesto
>> proposals get 'calmed down' by the civil service.

>
> Johnson says that TfL senior management is paid too much and needs to be
> shaken up. If I were them, I would be looking for new jobs.
> --
> Michael Hoffman

> Paul Scott wrote:
>

>> I guess a lot depends on the small number of permanent staff at the
>> GLA, and the transport commisioner etc. They'll need to brief Boris on
>> the facts of all the projects - just like when Government changes and
>> all the manifesto proposals get 'calmed down' by the civil service.

>
> Johnson says that TfL senior management is paid too much and needs to be
> shaken up. If I were them, I would be looking for new jobs.

>Michael Hoffman wrote:

>> Paul Scott wrote:
>>

>>> I guess a lot depends on the small number of permanent staff at the
>>> GLA, and the transport commisioner etc. They'll need to brief Boris on
>>> the facts of all the projects - just like when Government changes and
>>> all the manifesto proposals get 'calmed down' by the civil service.

>>
>> Johnson says that TfL senior management is paid too much and needs to be
>> shaken up. If I were them, I would be looking for new jobs.

>
>http://london-underground.blogspot.com/2008/04/tfl-paycuts-from-boris.html

> Johnson says that TfL senior management is paid too much and needs to be
> shaken up. If I were them, I would be looking for new jobs.