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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

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

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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

Daily Mirror

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.

Reuters

Grand designs! Crossrail takes London on a trip to the future

Elegant curves, Brutalist ceilings and even the door handles are exquisite — the Elizabeth Line is a triumph not just of engineering, but design. As it opens, Robert Bevan meets its maverick head of architecture, Julian Robinson

Evening Standard

Entire fleet of London buses taken out of service after one catches fire

The fire happened at Potters Bar bus garage in Hertfordshire and caused damage to six buses which were engulfed in flames

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London Underground station staff to stage 24-hour strike on 6 June

The ongoing dispute over job cuts could be followed by nationwide rail strikes later next month

The Guardian - UK

Tube strike threatened for day after Jubilee weekend

Twenty-four walkout could cripple entire network

The Independent 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

The Guardian - UK

London Tube strike: RMT announces crippling 24-hour action on day after Jubilee weekend

The RMT is to call thousands of station staff out on strike on Monday June 6, as many Londoners return to work from jubilee celebrations

Evening Standard

Timeline of troubled Crossrail project

The scheme has suffered a number of problems.

The Independent UK

What is Crossrail 2? The route and plans for the north to south London line

The proposed Crossrail 2 would run from the south-west to north-east, but it is not clear if and when it will ever go ahead

Evening Standard

Elizabeth line: almost 50 years in the planning for Crossrail – timeline

Proposals for east-west train route across London, first mooted in 1974, inspired by Paris RER

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The Independent UK

New TFL tube map released featuring Elizabeth Line

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

The Independent UK

When is Crossrail opening and what stops are on the Elizabeth Line?

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

Evening Standard

TfL funding: Central London buses could be axed and ‘moved’ to outer London

The opening of the Elizabeth Line next week could lead to some central London bus services being axed to satisfy demand in outer London as Transport for London contemplates a “managed decline” scenario, Sadiq Khan has said.

Evening Standard

Sadiq Khan calls on RMT union to call off Tube strike during Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations

Sadiq Khan has condemned a proposed Tube strike during the Queen’s platinum jubilee celebrations as “sending the wrong message” and “good for nobody” as he appealed to the RMT union to call off the action.

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TfL announces extension to e-scooter rental trial

Londoners will be able to continue hiring e-scooters until at least November this year after TfL announced an extension to a trial scheme.

Evening Standard

Crossrail: Why Elizabeth line isn’t a new Tube line, according to TfL

The first Londoners have taken to the Elizabeth line, the biggest shake-up of London transport for years.

The Independent UK

First Tube map with Elizabeth line published

The new east-west railway has been added to the map ahead of its opening on May 24.

Evening Standard

Elizabeth line unveiled on new London Tube map

The £20bn cross-London line is shown as a white line with a double purple border

Evening Standard

Platinum Jubilee weekend: How to get around London during the festivities

TfL has said walking is a great way to get to many popular locations over the Platinum Jubilee weekend

Evening Standard

When did Bond Street station open on the Elizabeth Line and why was it delayed?

The opening date was delayed due to construction problems dating back to 2014

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…

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