London rail soil helped rebuild Essex wetlands; reserve later saw 39,000 birds

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More than three million tonnes of soil excavated for London’s Elizabeth line were transported to Wallasea Island in Essex to help create coastal wetlands.

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  • More than three million tonnes of soil excavated for London’s Elizabeth line were transported to Wallasea Island in Essex to help create coastal wetlands.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 22:20:00 UTC.

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