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It was a huge day for improving the ease of travelling through London as the first passenger section of the Elizabeth Line, AKA Crossrail, opened for business.

The Elizabeth line has brought smiles to passengers’ faces today

Happy Elizabeth line opening day to all those who observe. That very much includes the Standard, which has gone Crossrail crazy. Thoughnot as much Vernon Kerswell, 33, one of several people who queued outside Paddington station from midnight to catch the 06.33 to Abbey Wood.

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

Commuters using the Elizabeth Line could save money on their journey by tapping in and out at certain stations.

The £18.9 billion Crossrail line has finally opened

If you were unsure as to whether Crossrail had captured Londoners’ imagination, you needed only to witness the joyous scenes both outside and inside Paddington station this morning. Hundreds of people lined up — some since midnight — not to purchase the latest Harry Potter book or get an appointment…

There was a huge rush to board the first trains as Mayor Sadiq Khan showed a massive sigh of relief

Everything you need to know about the Crossrail project, the Elizabeth Line route and the 2022 opening date

Some were surprised to see the part-overground line on the iconic Underground map

London (AFP) - Long delayed and over budget, the Elizabeth line rail link finally opened in London on Tuesday, with hopes that the speeded up journey times will provide a much-needed economic boost.