Elizabeth Line chaos explained as investigation begins - The Standard podcast Editor in chief Dylan Jones and travel editor Ross Lydall discuss the Elizabeth line chaos for The Standard podcast. Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2023
Commuter sexually assaulted while trapped on Elizabeth line train for hours One passenger said stranded commuters were made aware of arrests for ‘sexual touching’ onboard The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023
OPINION - The Elizabeth line isn't perfect, but at least it exists The Elizabeth line is swiftly becoming the Mesut Özil of public transportation. When it's on, one marvels at the skill, speed and precision delivery. When it isn't, one ends up stuck in a dark, freezing train carriage somewhere outside Old Oak Common with fellow passengers urinating on the seats. Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2023
Police make arrest as ‘sex predator’ strikes during Elizabeth line chaos A police officer at the scene briefed commuters there had been a few incidents Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2023
After fanfare opening, Elizabeth line becomes victim of its own success The service has been hit with cancellations and signalling problems Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2023
OPINION - The Standard View: Delays and old tech take the shine off the Elizabeth line's success It is every Londoner’s nightmare. Thousands were trapped on Elizabeth line, Heathrow Express and Great Western Railway trains last night, many for as long as four hours, after a rail operator hit overhead powerlines in west London that are managed by Network Rail. Passengers on one train between Acton and… Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2023
James Blunt among Elizabeth Line commuters left stranded in dark for hours after cables damaged Commuters face hellish ordeal on cold trains after overhead eletric cables damaged The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023
Going Underground: Four million Tube journeys a day for first time since pandemic as 'London roars back' TfL pleads for Government cash for new Piccadilly, Bakerloo and Elizabeth line trains Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2023
Heathrow passengers miss flights amid disruption on Tube, Elizabeth Line and airport express trains Commuters report missing flights after major rail routes to Heathrow disrupted Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2023
Government urged to fund new Elizabeth line trains Manufacturer Alstom is consulting on potential redundancies at its train manufacturing site Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2023
Heathrow Express and Elizabeth line alternatives as service suspended next weekend Terminal will be served by alternative means due to engineering work Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2023
Tube and Elizabeth Line services to Heathrow to be hit by track repairs next weekend TfL said the work was being carried as part of plans for the Elizabeth line to have 4G coverage by the end of next spring Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2023
Train driver strikes 2023: Will the Elizabeth Line, Overground, or Tube be affected this December? Aslef set to continue action into December Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2023
Elizabeth line suffers more delays as passenger falls ill on train TfL said there were severe delays between Whitechapel and Shenfield Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2023
Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2023 Wanted: Buskers with X-factor to entertain on the Elizabeth line A search for fresh talent to entertain Londoners underground has been launched
Evening Standard · Oct 24, 2023 Sadiq Khan apologises after criticism of Elizabeth line's 'constant disruptions' The mayor said it was 'not good enough' that commuters were not receiving 'a first class service'
Evening Standard · Oct 11, 2023 How much do the Tube, Overground, and Elizabeth Line cost? Travelcards to be scrapped Sadiq Khan confirmed that scrapping passes will raise £40m in revenue for the network
Evening Standard · Oct 10, 2023 TfL admits status of Elizabeth line is ‘confusing’ passengers over fares Uncertainty over fare capping - while Oyster cards cannot be used on all journeys
The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023 What is the best way to fly to Porto from Edinburgh? Simon Calder answers your questions on the best route to Porto from Edinburgh, avoiding the Tube strike, claiming for airfares disrupted by surgery and securing compensation for flight delays
Evening Standard · Sep 14, 2023 Elizabeth line loses its crown as UK’s most punctual railway The Elizabeth line has lost its crown as the UK’s most punctual railway.
Evening Standard · Sep 9, 2023 Elizabeth line has more cancellations than any other railway line A total of 9.1 per cent of services did not run in the four weeks to August 19
Evening Standard · Aug 1, 2023 Moment man arrested for ‘brazen’ sexual assault on Elizabeth line train Edgar Junior sexually assaulted lone female Elizabeth line passenger on train from Paddington to Reading
Evening Standard · Jul 26, 2023 Major disruption to rail services and Elizabeth line to and from London Paddington Services between Reading and Heathrow Airport are affected due to a signalling failure
Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2023 Elizabeth line carries 600,000 passengers a day as people switch from Underground and other rail services The new line is delivering an estimated 140,000 additional journeys each weekday
Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2023 ‘Absolute scandal’ - Concern over lack of step-free platforms at Old Oak Common station Mayor Sadiq Khan agreed with Liberal Democrat Caroline Pidgeon that it would be “heartbreaking” if the station was not fully accessible