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Default BBC: Crossrail not to lose branches or stations for savings
The £16bn Crossrail scheme will not lose any of its planned stations or
branches in order to save money, Crossrail Limited (CRL) has said.

But CRL will not design a new train for the 72-mile (116km) route across
London and aims to redesign Whitechapel and Canary Wharf stations.

It also plans to make use of disused rail infrastructure for most of the
Abbey Wood branch.

Crossrail chairman Terry Morgan said CRL wanted "maximum value for
money".

.... continues in www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-11418800


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