RARE PHOTOS: 3 | Vintage Vibes

The new London Tube map for Crossrail is an abomination

Once upon a time, London’s tube map looked like, well, a map, with street names and geographical accuracy and all that jazz. But then, a young draughtsman named Harry Beck realised that, when you’re underground, geography doesn’t matter: all you need to know is the order of the stations and…

Evening Standard · May 20, 2022

What is Crossrail 2? The route and plans for the north to south London line

The proposed Crossrail 2 would run from the south-west to north-east, but it is not clear if and when it will ever go ahead

Evening Standard · May 20, 2022

Crossrail could boost London economy through lower traffic, says exec at Google-owned Waze

The opening of the Elizabeth Line is set to provide an economic boost to London, according to the UK boss of navigation app Waze.

Evening Standard · May 20, 2022

Andy Burnham: England will be jealous of Crossrail, so give us our own version in the North

On opening day, London is excited — and the rest of England is getting envious. There is no doubt that the Elizabeth line will be brilliant for passengers across the South-east and provide an enduring tribute to our longest-serving monarch.

Evening Standard · May 19, 2022

Where to live on Crossrail: house prices, new homes and Elizabeth line journey times to Acton from central London

Come for speedy Crossrail links, stay for the independent shops and strong community.

Evening Standard · May 19, 2022

Grant Shapps: Crossrail shows that Britain is leading the race again on rail

A little under 160 years ago, the world’s first underground railway opened right here in London. At Paddington, to be precise. At the time, it was hailed as a roaring success, a marvel of engineering that was admired and envied across the globe. Yesterday, it was Paddington’s turn to be…

Evening Standard · May 18, 2022

Crossrail brings soaring office rents along Elizabeth Line route

The arrival of Crossrail helped office rents skyrocket in areas that sit along the route of the Elizabeth line.

Evening Standard · May 18, 2022

Queen beams in sunshine yellow for surprise visit to open Elizabeth line

The monarch was shown how to use an Oyster card on a ticket machine when she joined the Earl of Wessex at Paddington Station.

The Independent UK · May 17, 2022

Queen beams as she officially opens Crossrail

Her Majesty visited Paddington station on Tuesday to mark completion of £20 billion Elizabeth Line and declared: “It looks spectacular!”

Evening Standard · May 17, 2022

Beaming Queen makes surprise visit to officially open London's new Elizabeth Line

The Queen will meet staff who have been key to the Crossrail project, as well as Elizabeth Line staff who will be running the railway - including apprentices, drivers, and station crew

Daily Mirror · May 17, 2022