Final piece of Crossrail laid, marking official completion of £14.8bn track

Final piece of Crossrail laid, marking official completion of £14.8bn track

Transport secretary Chris Grayling attached final rail clips on London’s newest line, which will begin operation in December 2019

The installation of the final piece of permanent Crossrail track is a “hugely significant milestone”, Chris Grayling said.

The transport secretary attached the last rail clips on the new track for London’s £14.8bn Elizabeth line at a ceremony 35 metres below ground at Whitechapel station.

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Source: Guardian Transport

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