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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

The Guardian - UK

Crazy for Crossrail: hordes expected at Elizabeth line opening next week

Peak interest in the Elizabeth line’s launch has reopened talk of the Crossrail 2 project

Evening Standard

Buying and renting on Crossrail: the Elizabeth line stations that have seen the biggest boost in a decade

The increasing cost of living in the capital and more flexible working have encouraged Londoners to move to Crossrail’s outer reaches

Evening Standard

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US woman Elizabeth Line jokingly thanks Queen for attending Crossrail ceremony in her place

Elizabeth Line also joked of being a ‘celebrity’ when the roundel for Crossrail was unveiled in 2016

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham: England will be jealous of Crossrail, so give us our own version in the North

On opening day, London is excited — and the rest of England is getting envious. There is no doubt that the Elizabeth line will be brilliant for passengers across the South-east and provide an enduring tribute to our longest-serving monarch.

Evening Standard

Where to live on Crossrail: house prices, new homes and Elizabeth line journey times to Acton from central London

Come for speedy Crossrail links, stay for the independent shops and strong community.

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…

Evening Standard

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Crossrail brings soaring office rents along Elizabeth Line route

The arrival of Crossrail helped office rents skyrocket in areas that sit along the route of the Elizabeth line.

Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

Queen beams as she officially opens Crossrail

Her Majesty visited Paddington station on Tuesday to mark completion of £20 billion Elizabeth Line and declared: “It looks spectacular!”

Evening Standard

Beaming Queen makes surprise visit to officially open London's new Elizabeth Line

The Queen will meet staff who have been key to the Crossrail project, as well as Elizabeth Line staff who will be running the railway - including apprentices, drivers, and station crew

Daily Mirror

Queen to make surprise appearance to give personal blessing to Crossrail

The Queen will join her youngest son Prince Edward at Paddington Station to see the completed Crossrail project, which is called the Elizabeth line and named in her honour

Daily Mirror

Prince Edward to mark completion of Crossrail with Elizabeth line journey

The Earl of Wessex will be welcomed by Boris Johnson and Sadiq Khan at Paddington station on Tuesday

Evening Standard

Edward to mark completion of Crossrail with Elizabeth line journey

The Earl of Wessex will be welcomed by Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan at Paddington station on Tuesday.

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City Hall watchdog opens probe into Sadiq Khan over Crossrail announcement pre-election

City Hall’s official watchdog has started to look into an allegation that Sadiq Khan broke rules when Crossrail’s opening date was announced a day before the local elections.

Evening Standard

Elizabeth Line Opening: How to buy London Crossrail merch, from socks to sofas

The long-awaited Elizabeth Line opened on May 24, transforming the daily commute for thousands of Londoners.

Evening Standard

Where to live on Crossrail: new homes, house price growth and latest journey times to central London from Manor Park

East London’s Manor Park has new homes, green spaces and and further change on the horizon.

Evening Standard

Sideways lifts! Hyper-fast travel! Sleek trains! Crossrail will blow your mind

The first oyster cards will tap in to the Elizabeth Line this Tuesday. Ahead of its historic unveiling, Julian Glover has the inside track on the £19 billion feat of engineering

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Evening Standard

Magnificent Crossrail should be only the start of turbocharging London

A few weeks back, I was lucky enough to get a sneak preview of Crossrail, travelling from Paddington to Liverpool Street through the new tunnel. What I saw left me in no doubt Londoners will be blown away. The project is an engineering marvel. Burrowing two huge tunnels from east…

Evening Standard

The Leader podcast: Crossrail opening date finally announced

The long-awaited £19 billion Elizabeth Line will start running through central London later this month.

Evening Standard

Crossrail will change how we think about London – I’m giddy with excitement

I’m a self-professed transport geek and I love London’s tube. It’s not just a way of moving people from A to B, it’s integral to what makes London as a city.

Evening Standard

Talking Point: Do you think the Crossrail will be worth the wait?

Delays and expense are two things commuters hate – and there’s been no shortage of those with Crossrail before passengers have even stepped foot on a train.

Daily Mirror

Elizabeth line map: London Crossrail route and full list of tube stops and stations

Everything you need to know about London's new Elizabeth line, also known as Crossrail, including a full list of stops and when services will start after years of delays

Evening Standard

Crossrail opening date (finally!) revealed

I rather like the High Line, New York’s elevated linear park that was created on a disused railroad spur on the west side of Manhattan. Impressive views, industrial chic vibes and plentiful food options. But I prefer actual train lines.

Evening Standard

Crossrail row erupts as Grant Shapps claims Sadiq Khan’s opening date announcement breaks election rules

The Transport Secretary said he would report the matter to the Electoral Commission watchdog

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