Uploaded March 2016 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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What exactly is London's new railway? Where does it run to and from? When will it open? We explain everything you need to know about Crossrail in this handy video. There's more Crossrail videos in our dedicated playlist, here: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz1JuTRxlXhJ45hEYgULjt1lvx9dnrlJc

Also, GOOD ON YOU! if you've clicked 'Show More' to reveal this part of the description. Most people don't. Confuse those who haven't by leaving a comment that says "SO MUCH PURPLE!!", below, so that we know you are - it'll be our private game!

(And now you're wondering how many other previous videos we've done this on, aren't you?)