LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Crossrail project for London unveiled

Genre

Interview

TX Date

2 Jul 1991

Year of production

1991

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Duration

00:03:29

Description

Mark Phillips interviews British Rail project co-ordinator Tony Haworth about the proposed Crossrail project with London Underground which will involve building of a tunnel to ease congestion. Haworth admits there will be public protest, and properties will have to be removed, but states the benefits will outweigh the disruption and consultation will be done.

Contributors

Mark Phillips; Tony Haworth

Keywords

London; British Rail; Underground railway networks; Commuting; Public consultations; Railway services; Railway construction; Railway tunnels

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