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Elizabeth Line: The biggest redrawing of the Tube map in 20 years

Designer reveals the ‘intensive’ work required to include Londons’s latest transport link on the famous map

Evening Standard

Final chapter of Elizabeth line documentary to air next month on BBC Two

The Fifteen Billion Pound Railway: Inside The Elizabeth Line will be broadcast on June 12, less than a month after the service opened.

The Independent UK

More than one million journeys made on central section of Elizabeth line

More than two million trips have been made across the whole line

Evening Standard

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Sadiq Khan to warn of dangers of ‘anti-London populism’

Sadiq Khan will on Monday night warn of the dangers of “anti-London populism” and highlight the Elizabeth line as a great example of how investing in the capital helps other parts of the UK.

Evening Standard

More than 1m trips made on central section of Elizabeth line

Newly completed Crossrail project has also seen more than 2m journeys across the entire network, Transport for London says

The Guardian - UK

Over one million journeys made on new central section of the Elizabeth line

The delayed and overbudget line will boost capacity and cut journey times for east-west travel across the capital.

The Independent UK

Elizabeth line announcer ‘proud’ to be part of Platinum Jubilee history

The voice of London transport Emma Hignett shares how her announcements have travelled from her loft in the north-east to Greater London to feature on the the first new line since 1979.

Evening Standard

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Where to live on Crossrail: Southall house price growth, new homes and Elizabeth line journey times

During the pandemic, a new breed of Crossrail hotspots has emerged led by Southall, in west London, which has seen 14 per cent house price growth in the last two years.

Evening Standard

Elizabeth line: Bond Street to open when Crossrail sections integrate in autumn

TfL boss Andy Byford gives update on integration of lines’ three sections after almost half a million journeys were made on the £20bn new railway’s launch day

Evening Standard

Commuters ridicule Elizabeth Line after glaring typo leaves people in stitches

Passengers were left bemused after a sign on London's new Elizabeth line pointed people in the direction of 'pestaurants' at Canary Wharf

Daily Mirror

Abandoned London Underground stations left untouched as Elizabeth Line launches

With the Elizabeth Line having finally opened to passengers after years of delays, here are a few abandoned Tube stations you might not have heard of

Daily Mirror

Crossrail property hotspots: Elizabeth line stops with the greatest house price growth

Londoners who bought on Crossrail’s top stops are enjoying record price growth as the Elizabeth line finally opens.

Evening Standard

London rush-hour ‘chaos’ as five Tube lines hit by delays on Crossrail opening day

Tube lines have suffered severe delays causing another “chaotic” evening rush hour on Elizabeth line opening day.

Evening Standard

The Leader podcast| Crossrail opens: behind the scenes

It was a huge day for improving the ease of travelling through London as the first passenger section of the Elizabeth Line, AKA Crossrail, opened for business.

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Talking Point: Are you excited about getting on the Elizabeth line?

The Elizabeth line has brought smiles to passengers’ faces today

Evening Standard

Happy Elizabeth line day to all who observe

Happy Elizabeth line opening day to all those who observe. That very much includes the Standard, which has gone Crossrail crazy. Thoughnot as much Vernon Kerswell, 33, one of several people who queued outside Paddington station from midnight to catch the 06.33 to Abbey Wood.

Daily Mirror

Elizabeth Line passengers give their verdict on the trains, platforms and Wi-Fi

London has opened its new Elizabeth Line today and we headed to the stations to find out what passengers think of the new tube line, trains and platforms

Evening Standard

Elizabeth Line: Commuters could save up to £10 by tapping in and out during their journey

Commuters using the Elizabeth Line could save money on their journey by tapping in and out at certain stations.

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Wales Online

New Elizabeth Line is a game changer for the journey into London

The £18.9 billion Crossrail line has finally opened

Evening Standard

The Standard View: Crossrail - not a Tube line but a game-changer

If you were unsure as to whether Crossrail had captured Londoners’ imagination, you needed only to witness the joyous scenes both outside and inside Paddington station this morning. Hundreds of people lined up — some since midnight — not to purchase the latest Harry Potter book or get an appointment…

Evening Standard

Elizabeth line opening: Thousands queue in rain to get Crossrail party started

There was a huge rush to board the first trains as Mayor Sadiq Khan showed a massive sigh of relief

The Independent UK

When is Crossrail opening and what stops are on the Elizabeth Line?

Everything you need to know about the Crossrail project, the Elizabeth Line route and the 2022 opening date

The Independent UK

Elizabeth line opening: Iconic London tube map redesigned to include purple line

Some were surprised to see the part-overground line on the iconic Underground map

The Independent UK

In Pictures: First passengers take a ride on London’s new Elizabeth line

The vast engineering project will cut journey times significantly across the capital.

Wales Online

Part of Elizabeth Line evacuated on first-ever day

A station was cleared within hours of the first passengers taking to the new route

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