Nearly £5 billion over its original budget (it’s kissing upwards of £19 billion), four very long rainy years late, and seemingly still in its beta phase, the Elizabeth line is nevertheless something of a wonder to behold — even for those of us who have to use it every day. It’s now more than a year old and has become part of London life. In fact, these days I make a point of saying that I don’t go anywhere in London unless I can get there by the Elizabethan line. It’s a lie of course, as it doesn’t go to Chelsea, or indeed Old Trafford. But it goes to
Paddington (where I live), Finsbury Square (where I work), and Terminal 5 (where one day I would like to retire), which isn’t bad at all.
