crossrail

American

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

noun

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

Etymology

Origin of crossrail

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

Example Sentences

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It includes "Cardiff crossrail" extensions to Newport Road, direct services between Cardiff and Liverpool, a station at St Clears, services between west Wales and Bristol, and more trains to Pembroke Dock.

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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".

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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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