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Next phase of Crossrail due in November

NOVEMBER 6 is the date that the next phase of Crossrail (now operated as Elizabeth Line by TfL) will commence passenger operations. The significantly-delayed project finally opened to the public on May 24.

A station in the central section at Bond Street that did not open with the rest of the deep level stations is expected to open before through services are expanded in November. The current service, running from Abbey Wood to Paddington (Low Level) will be extended west to Heathrow Airport and Reading. And, in

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