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crossrail

American  
[kraws-reyl, kros-] / ˈkrɔsˌreɪl, ˈkrɒs- /

noun

  1. a horizontal slat forming part of the back of a chair.


Etymology

Origin of crossrail

First recorded in 1875–80; cross- + rail 1

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An organisation called Crossrail International, which is owned by the UK government, will carry out the work.

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On Wednesday, the transport secretary is expected to announce the findings of a review conducted by the former chief executive of Crossrail, James Stewart, which was commissioned last year to "investigate the oversight of major transport infrastructure projects".

From BBC

They have been used to drill the Silvertown Tunnel, Crossrail, the Power Tunnels in north London and the Thames Tideway or super sewer as well as the Channel Tunnel.

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The development of Cardiff Crossrail, a new tramway initially connecting Cardiff Bay with Cardiff Central station, is also under way with the first stage expected to be completed by 2028.

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An independent review of the project by a former chief executive of Crossrail, James Stewart, has also been commissioned.

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