UK: TfL takes GBP1 billion EIB loan for Crossrail September 8, 2009 | Europe News Transport for London (TfL) has secured a GBP1 billion loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to fund the GBP16 billion Crossrail project. It is one of the largest loans ever taken for a transpor... This content is available to only subscribers. Username or E-mail Password Remember Me Forgot Password