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Category: TfL Rail

Crossrail: Finishing The Job

On 10 October 2017 By Pedantic of Purley In Construction projects, Crossrail, TfL Rail

On 14 September 2017 a formal ceremony took place to install the final four rail sleeper clips on Crossrail. As reported by Crossrail themselves, this marked completion of the installation of all the track that Crossrail …

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Purple Train: A Look At Crossrail’s Rolling Stock

On 20 November 2015 By John Bull In Crossrail, TfL, TfL Rail

We last looked at Crossrail’s rolling stock when the contract was awarded to Bombardier. Now TfL have made the first digital renders of their new trains available to the public.

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Why They Call It The Blues: A Look at Crossrail’s Launch Plan

On 10 February 2015 By John Bull In Crossrail, London Underground, TfL Rail

Back in November last year we covered TfL’s plans to launch the first Crossrail services under a TfL Rail brand. As we explained at the time, the idea of launching the first MTR-run Crossrail services …

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