<strong>Light at the end of the tunnel: </strong>Crossrail was Europe's largest engineering project at the height of its works.
Light at the end of the tunnel: Crossrail was Europe's largest engineering project at the height of its works.
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<strong>Precision drilling: </strong>The project has seen new tunnels bored under central London, dodging archaeological remains and the London Underground system.
Precision drilling: The project has seen new tunnels bored under central London, dodging archaeological remains and the London Underground system.
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<strong>Swanky: </strong>Crossrail's modern stations are a step up from most of London's Tube network.
Swanky: Crossrail's modern stations are a step up from most of London's Tube network.
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<strong>Cross rail: </strong>The project has been beset by delays and over-expenditure, leading London Mayor Sadiq Khan to express his anger.
Cross rail: The project has been beset by delays and over-expenditure, leading London Mayor Sadiq Khan to express his anger.
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<strong>Deeper underground:</strong> The Paddington stop is dug below the current railway station.
Deeper underground: The Paddington stop is dug below the current railway station.
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<strong>Face lift: </strong>Farringdon has been completely redeveloped to accommodate the massive increase in passengers.
Face lift: Farringdon has been completely redeveloped to accommodate the massive increase in passengers.
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<strong>Smart work: </strong>The Elizabeth Line will slash journey times under the capital.
Smart work: The Elizabeth Line will slash journey times under the capital.
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<strong>Below decks: </strong>Tottenham Court Road will pitch Crossrail riders into the heart of London.
Below decks: Tottenham Court Road will pitch Crossrail riders into the heart of London.
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<strong>Transformation: </strong>Whitechapel, in East London, will become another transport hub.
Transformation: Whitechapel, in East London, will become another transport hub.
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<strong>Spectacular:</strong> The new Canary Wharf station was designed by Sir Norman Foster.
Spectacular: The new Canary Wharf station was designed by Sir Norman Foster.
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<strong>The great outdoors: Only part will be underground. Outside Central London, the trains will run above ground.</strong>
The great outdoors: Only part will be underground. Outside Central London, the trains will run above ground.
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<strong>Pretty in purple: </strong>The new Elizabeth Line has its own color scheme and in-cabin design.
Pretty in purple: The new Elizabeth Line has its own color scheme and in-cabin design.
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<strong>Going green: </strong>The Canary Wharf station has far more than trains -- there's even a roof garden.
Going green: The Canary Wharf station has far more than trains -- there's even a roof garden.
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<strong>Suitably swanky: </strong>The below-ground Paddington stop is a suitably spectacular addition to the 19th-century railway 'cathedral.'
Suitably swanky: The below-ground Paddington stop is a suitably spectacular addition to the 19th-century railway 'cathedral.'
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<strong>Semi-subterranean: </strong>The Paddington Crossrail station is sunk into the ground beside the current railway station.
Semi-subterranean: The Paddington Crossrail station is sunk into the ground beside the current railway station.
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