Observances of the Elizabeth line problems this morning

A number of problems on the railways this morning caused severe delays for commuters in west London and on the Elizabeth line.

The Elizabeth line has its busiest month yet

The Elizabeth line has had its busiest month yet, after it carried over 17 million passengers in a 28-day period for the first time.

Transport leaders warn Elizabeth line train order delays will cost jobs

Rail industry leaders have called on the government to authorise the purchase of more Elizabeth line trains before it's too late to be able to order them.

No Heathrow mainline trains next weekend and partial closure of the Elizabeth line

There won't be any Elizabeth line or Heathrow Express trains able to call at Heathrow Aiport next weekend (25th-26th Nov) due to engineering work on the railway.

Elizabeth line has carried 250 million passenger journeys since it opened

Earlier this week, the Elizabeth line marked one year since it started direct services through central London from Reading, Heathrow and Shenfield, and has now carried over 250 million passengers since it opened in May 2022.

Midweek commuter surge sees Elizabeth line have its busiest day yet

The Elizabeth line recorded its busiest day yet last month, when it saw 738,000 journeys made in a single day - compared to the usual average of just over 600,000 journeys.

The Elizabeth line has been testing new train departure displays

Observant travellers on the Elizabeth line may have noticed that some of the departure boards above the platform doors have been showing different displays from the usual.

Charge Up and Ride On: TfL is adding USB chargers to Elizabeth line trains

Passengers on the Elizabeth line will be able to recharge their phones soon as USB chargers are now being fitted to the trains.

London’s Public Art: The Reflection sculpture by David Breuer-Weil

Standing almost unnoticed next to the Elizabeth line station entrance on Dean Street is a large bronze sculpture that's remarkably easy to walk past without noticing it's there.

Elizabeth line records busiest month to date

The Elizabeth line has reported its busiest month since the line opened, carrying 16.7 million passengers in the 28 days from late June to late July.

Elizabeth line passenger numbers beating forecasts

Ahead of an Elizabeth line Committee meeting next week, Transport for London (TfL) says that the Elizabeth line is now beating post-pandemic passenger number forecasts.

Elizabeth line popularity drives housing demand along the railway

Rental homes along the Elizabeth line have seen an increase in popularity, with the greatest increase further out from London, at the ends of the Elizabeth line.

TfL in talks to buy more Elizabeth line trains to cope with HS2 demand

Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed that it is working on plans to buy more Elizabeth line trains to cope with demand when HS2 opens its Old Oak Common station.

Elizabeth line’s new peak time timetable starts with a broken down train

The Elizabeth line’s full peak timetable commenced today, but the start was marred by another broken down train that knocked out services between Paddington and Abbey Wood.

Elizabeth line strike called off

A strike on the Elizabeth line that would have disrupted the service on its first anniversary has been called off.

Elizabeth line strike to hit on its first anniversary

The core section of the Elizabeth line is likely to be closed on the day of its first anniversary, as Elizabeth line staff who are members of the TSSA union are to walk out on strike in a dispute over pay.

Final phase in opening the Elizabeth line confirmed for next month

The final phase of the staged opening of the Elizabeth line will go ahead as planned next month, in a move that effectively completes the project.

TfL needs more Elizabeth line trains because of HS2 delays at Euston

Transport for London (TfL) is warning that delays to the HS2 railway may require it to buy more Elizabeth line trains to cope with the thousands of people dropped off at Old Oak Common needing to get into central London.

The Elizabeth line is the UK’s busiest railway

On average over 20 million journeys a month are being made on the Elizabeth line, making it the busiest railway in Great Britain according to the latest figures from the transport regulator, the Office of Rail and Road.

New Elizabeth line timetable for May released

The final major customer upgrade for the Elizabeth line will take place on Sunday 21st May 2023, and the timetable has been published on the TfL website.

A plan to extend the Elizabeth line — into Essex and Kent

Less than a year after it opened, another attempt is being proposed to extend the Elizabeth line, this time via a 30-mile loop through parts of Essex and Kent.

Nearly half of Londoners have used the Elizabeth line – survey

Just under half of Londoners have taken a trip on the Elizabeth line since it opened, and not just because they want to have a look at London's shiny new train service.

Elizabeth line hits 100 million journeys milestone

Over 100 million journeys have now been taken on the Elizabeth line (nee Crossrail) since it opened in May 2022.

Elizabeth line’s next upgrade set for 21st May 2023

The final major customer upgrade for the Elizabeth line will take place on Sunday 21st May 2023, the latest board papers from Transport for London (TfL) have confirmed.