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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

Evening Standard

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

I couldn’t be more proud that Crossrail is about to change London forever

London’s brand-new Elizabeth line opened its doors to the public for the first time today. This is a landmark moment in the history of our public transport system and a game-changer for Londoners and visitors to our capital.

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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.

The Independent UK

Part of Elizabeth Line evacuated on first-ever day

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

Wales Online

Elizabeth line platforms at Paddington evacuated on first day of service

The Elizabeth line platforms at Paddington station were evacuated for a “fire alert” just hours after its grand opening on Tuesday morning.

Evening Standard

Elizabeth line is ‘for the country’ says London mayor

‘We should be incredibly proud of this fantastic new line. It is genuinely 22nd-century fit: spacious, speedy, silent, comfortable’ – Sadiq Khan

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Crossrail: Elizabeth line hailed as ‘fit for a Queen’ as it opens

After delays to tunnelled section under London, first trains run on time

The Guardian - UK

Crossrail opens: £19bn Elizabeth Line finally takes first passengers almost 4 years late

The Elizabeth Line was officially opened by the Queen last week but only took passengers from 6.30am today

Daily Mirror

Elizabeth line launch: The cheapest places to buy a house or a flat along the Crossrail route

The cheapest locations are all on the east and south-east London sections of the Elizabeth line, in key areas with average houses under £500,000 and flats under £250,000. Here’s where to start your search.

Evening Standard

Boris Johnson says whole country will reap Elizabeth line rewards

The Queen visited Paddington station last week to celebrate the completion of Crossrail

Wales Online

Whole country will reap rewards as Elizabeth line opens, says PM

The Government said the Elizabeth line project is supporting 55,000 jobs, 1,000 apprenticeships and is forecast to boost the economy by £42 billion.

The Independent UK

Elizabeth line: ‘Historic’ day for London as Crossrail finally set to open in huge boost to capital

The first westbound train is due to leave Abbey Wood station at 6.30am, followed three minutes later by an eastbound service from Paddington

Evening Standard

Local schools create purple artwork for opening of new Elizabeth line

One school was chosen from near each of the nine new stations to participate in the project.

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Grand designs! Crossrail takes London on a trip to the future

Elegant curves, Brutalist ceilings and even the door handles are exquisite — the Elizabeth Line is a triumph not just of engineering, but design. As it opens, Robert Bevan meets its maverick head of architecture, Julian Robinson

Birmingham Post

Contractor that worked on London's new Elizabeth line to lead £60m Stockport project

Work is expected to start next month and take two years

Evening Standard

Elizabeth line latest LIVE: Crossrail opens to Londoners as commuters hail ‘unbelievable’ new link

The £20 billion Elizabeth line has opened to Londoners with much fanfare after people queued throughout the night to take the first trains from Paddington and Abbey Wood.

Evening Standard

Elizabeth line: 30 London landmarks to turn purple for Crossrail opening

First train due to leave Abbey Wood at 6.30am, followed by Paddington at 6.33am

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Daily Mirror

Elizabeth Line - when it opens, route, hours it operates and how much it costs to ride

After myriad delays and cost overruns, the much-maligned Elizabeth Line - formerly known as Crossrail - is finally set to take on its first paying passengers this week

Evening Standard

Elizabeth line predicted to deliver £400 million boost to the West End

Tens of millions more visitors a year are expected to visit London’s shopping and entertainment heart

Evening Standard

Elizabeth line is ‘game changer’ for Canary Wharf, says estate boss

People commuting to work at Canary Wharf are set to be among the biggest beneficiaries of Crossrail, the area’s landlord has predicted.

The Independent UK

Countdown to Elizabeth line opening

Services will begin in new tunnels under the centre of the city at 6.30am on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Will the Elizabeth line improve my journey?

The PA news agency answers 10 key questions about the new railway.

The Guardian - UK

How London’s new Elizabeth line has created a sanctuary for birds

Millions of tonnes of earth from the Crossrail project has been used to create a nature habitat on the Wallasea Island in Essex

The Guardian - UK

‘These stations are like cathedrals’: Elizabeth line services are ready to roll

After decades of planning and overspending exposed the hubristic boasts of Crossrail bosses, it is time to marvel

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