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Crossrail utilizes equivalent contemporary machinery to lay tracks and secure them in the tunnels, combining historical efficiency with state-of-the-art technology.
Elevating the Experience: Escalators Reimagined
To facilitate the movement of passengers, Crossrail incorporates 81 escalators that reflect innovations from historical designs by Jesse Reno and Elijah Otis. These escalators, extending up to 65 meters, require creative engineering to be installed into the new stations, allowing seamless transitions from street level to platforms up to 40 meters below ground.