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The pride of Milton Keynes is at risk of being trashed

Letters: David Head on why the new Great British Railways HQ must be located in the new city, Nick Raynsford on Crossrail and strategic planning, and Jon Reeds on car dependency

The Guardian - UK

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

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

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Elizabeth line ticket prices: How much are fares and can you use your Oyster card?

First section of Crossrail opened on 24 May

The Independent UK

Where to live on Crossrail: Abbey Wood house price growth, new homes and journey times from central London

Crossrail’s 10-year house price growth winner. Here’s what you should know about the south-east London neighbourhood undergoing a £1 billion transformation.

Evening Standard

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.

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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

Daily Mirror

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

The £18.9 billion Crossrail line has finally opened

Wales Online

Shaftesbury sees profits surge as it hails Crossrail arrival

West End property business Shaftesbury saw profits surge as the company hailed the arrival of Crossrail as a boon for spending in the shopping and nightlife district.

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

Evening Standard

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.

Evening Standard

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

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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.

Reuters

London's $24 billion Crossrail finally opens

London's long-delayed and over-budget Crossrail finally opens to passengers on Tuesday, offering faster journeys from Heathrow Airport and Berkshire in the west to Essex in the east through a series of new, long tunnels under Britain's capital.

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

The Independent UK

Eight of the best places to visit on Crossrail’s soon-to-open Elizabeth Line

Open from 24 May – albeit only the first part of it – the Elizabeth Line isn’t just a commuter’s dream. It’s an opportunity for a London adventure, says Claire Naylor

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Crossrail: Top 22 facts about the Elizabeth line

The new line–also known as Crossrail–will transform the daily commute for thousands of Londoners.

Evening Standard

Train fan gets best birthday present with first trip on Elizabeth line

For transport fanatic Vincent Karthaus the opening of Crossrail could not be better timed – he will be spending the morning of his 15th birthday on the first train from Paddington.

The Guardian - UK

Elizabeth line: Crossrail complete after decades of struggle – a photo essay

After years of knockbacks and fights over funding, this amazing feat of engineering is ready to open

Evening Standard

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

Billions of pounds have been spent transforming this west London postcode over the past decade.

The Independent UK

Timeline of troubled Crossrail project

The scheme has suffered a number of problems.

Wales Online

Photos show gruesome plague pit uncovered during Crossrail construction

Research found the individuals likely died of plague in the 16th century

Evening Standard

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…

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