British Library extension to include Crossrail 2 tunnels
The British Library has shown off its final designs for a large expansion of the library to the north of the current building, including early works for Crossrail 2.
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Crossrail 2 is a proposed railway that would run north-south through central London.
The project was earlier known as the Chelsea–Hackney line (or Chelney line) in reference to a potential route as it would link mainline railways coming in from south-west London to north-east London via a central London tunnel.
The railway’s cost has been estimated at £31 billion, with the bulk of that being paid for by London passengers, local developers and local taxes, but the project is currently on hold due to the effects of the pandemic on transport in London.
British Library extension to include Crossrail 2 tunnels
The British Library has shown off its final designs for a large expansion of the library to the north of the current building, including early works for Crossrail 2.
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