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More than one million journeys made on central section of Elizabeth line

More than two million trips have been made across the whole line

Evening Standard

Over one million journeys made on new central section of the Elizabeth line

The delayed and overbudget line will boost capacity and cut journey times for east-west travel across the capital.

The Independent UK

Elizabeth line: Bond Street to open when Crossrail sections integrate in autumn

TfL boss Andy Byford gives update on integration of lines’ three sections after almost half a million journeys were made on the £20bn new railway’s launch day

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

Thrills today, gains tomorrow: Why the Elizabeth line is a blessing for London

Even for the ever-changing capital, the new link is a great leap forward, says Simon Calder

The Independent UK

Happy Elizabeth line day to all who observe

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.

Evening Standard

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

The £18.9 billion Crossrail line has finally opened

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Joy on first Elizabeth line train from Abbey Wood to Paddington

Around 600 passengers came from all across the country to be on the first Eizabeth line train westbound

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

Elizabeth line opening: Iconic London tube map redesigned to include purple line

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

The Independent UK

Paddington Station evacuated hours after Elizabeth Line opens

The station was evacuated shortly after 8.30am, just two hours after the opening of the new TfL service

The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

Travel news - live: Elizabeth line resumes service following Paddington evacuation

Crossrail project opens 41 months after original launch date

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Boris Johnson says whole country will reap Elizabeth line rewards

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

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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

Manchester Evening News

Elizabeth underground line: route map, staions, when it opens and everything you need to know

The new railway, which serves 41 stations and is more than 100km long, has cost £18.9 billion

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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

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

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.

Evening Standard

Heathrow in 28 mins: Price of Crossrail airport premium revealed

Transport for London is imposing the Heathrow premium to increase revenue from the Elizabeth line

Evening Standard

Grant Shapps: Crossrail shows that Britain is leading the race again on rail

A little under 160 years ago, the world’s first underground railway opened right here in London. At Paddington, to be precise. At the time, it was hailed as a roaring success, a marvel of engineering that was admired and envied across the globe. Yesterday, it was Paddington’s turn to be…

The Independent UK

Queen beams in sunshine yellow for surprise visit to open Elizabeth line

The monarch was shown how to use an Oyster card on a ticket machine when she joined the Earl of Wessex at Paddington Station.

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