Urgent talks to buy more Elizabeth line trains

Alstom, the train manufacturer, has confirmed that it's in "intense discussions" with the government and Transport for London (TfL) about a fresh order of new trains for the Elizabeth line.

Network Rail pledges £140 million overhaul for troubled Elizabeth line west of Paddington

The problematic end of the Elizabeth line west of Paddington station is to get a renewed focus from Network Rail to try and fix the problems once and for all.

TfL looking at Elizabeth line extensions to Staines and Ebbsfleet

Ever since construction started, there's been suggestions about how and where to extend the Elizabeth line, which have only got louder once the line opened and people saw the effect it had on travel.

Four companies shortlisted to operate the Elizabeth line

Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed four bidders have been shortlisted to operate the Elizabeth line when the current contract expires in May 2025.

Elizabeth line nominated for top architectural award

The Elizabeth line and four stations along the line have been shortlisted for the annual RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) London Awards.

New Elizabeth line artwork celebrates Soho’s diversity

A brand new work of video art has appeared on the Elizabeth line, at Tottenham Court Road station's Dean Street entrance.

No Elizabeth line trains east of Stratford each weekend throughout February

Because Network Rail works along the Great Eastern Main Line, there won't be any Elizabeth line services east of Stratford each weekend in February.

Egg Whisk art outside Moorgate tube station

There's a giant egg-whisk outside Moorgate tube station, and it's art - musical art in fact.

Woolwich Elizabeth line station to test new escalator crowding ideas

The Elizabeth line station at Woolwich is to trial a new way of managing the crowds at the escalators from next week, according to a sign in the station.

Elizabeth line testing ways of banishing its “ghosts in the walls”

The appearance of shadowy ghosts has plagued some of the Elizabeth line's central London stations, and now TfL is trying to banish them.

Elizabeth line: Central stations now boasting 4G phone coverage

This morning, the phones of Elizabeth line commuters likely began buzzing with connectivity as 4G smartphone coverage was introduced at four central stations along the railway.

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.