But all big projects always have overrunning costs eg Elizabeth Line in London, again late and well over budget.
There had been suggestion of a dispute with Network Rail over revenue sharing, but Luton Council told NCE: “It is wholly inaccurate to suggest there is a dispute with Network Rail regarding revenue sharing. There have been constructive discussions with all our operating partners aimed at ensuring future revenues are allocated where they should be, and that appropriate contractual arrangements are entered into.”
If commercial contacts have still not been signed off then it is right that final cost figures are not published until these are in place.