"CJB" wrote in message
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It has been stated that Crossrail will now use an abandoned Thames
tunnel and railway route towards Abbey Wood.

It's no more than spin, reiterating what is already planned - probably with
an element of confusion by the author of whatever you read.

Crossrail will use the disused Connaught Tunnel between Customs House and
North Woolwich, on the route to Woolwich and Abbey wood. Lately part of the
NLL (that closed in 2006 for DLR Stratford International extension), this
has been the approved route for quite some time.

There is no abandoned Thames tunnel on the line of route.

Paul S