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Transport · 9 hours ago

London Mayor gets £10 billion for Bakerloo Line extension.

London Mayor gets £10 billion for Bakerloo Line extension.

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Mayors are to retain an increased portion of growing local income tax and implement tax increment financing, which involves using projected property-tax revenue to cover initial expenses. Sources familiar with the matter say this gives Khan around £10bn in extra borrowing capability. The Bakerloo Line is set to extend from Elephant and Castle to Lewisham, incorporating new stops at Burgess Park and Old Kent Road.

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