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Elizabeth line predicted to deliver £400 million boost to the West End

Tens of millions more visitors a year are expected to visit London’s shopping and entertainment heart

Evening Standard

Elizabeth line is ‘game changer’ for Canary Wharf, says estate boss

People commuting to work at Canary Wharf are set to be among the biggest beneficiaries of Crossrail, the area’s landlord has predicted.

Evening Standard

Countdown to Elizabeth line opening

Services will begin in new tunnels under the centre of the city at 6.30am on Tuesday.

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Will the Elizabeth line improve my journey?

The PA news agency answers 10 key questions about the new railway.

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How London’s new Elizabeth line has created a sanctuary for birds

Millions of tonnes of earth from the Crossrail project has been used to create a nature habitat on the Wallasea Island in Essex

The Guardian - UK

‘These stations are like cathedrals’: Elizabeth line services are ready to roll

After decades of planning and overspending exposed the hubristic boasts of Crossrail bosses, it is time to marvel

The Guardian - UK

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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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

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

The Standard View: Ministers must answer basic questions on the cost of living crisis

Ask a different minister, get a different pained expression. This morning, it was the turn of Policing Minister Kit Malthouse to leave the door open to a windfall tax on the oil and gas companies.

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.

Evening Standard

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.

The Independent UK

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

Elizabeth line unveiled on new London Tube map

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

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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

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.

Birmingham Post

The Greater Manchester companies that helped build the new Elizabeth line stations in London

The Elizabeth line is set to open next week

Evening Standard

Crossrail: How to get hold of TfL’s limited edition Elizabeth Line Oyster cards

Londoners will be able to use the Elizabeth Line with a specially-designed limited edition Oyster card now that the line is finally open.

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Queen makes surprise appearance at Paddington station to open Elizabeth Line

Her Majesty’s appearance comes despite the monarch experiencing mobility issues

Daily Mirror

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

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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.

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

Crossrail: Inside the mission control for London’s new Elizabeth Line

The entire Elizabeth line can be ‘run’ by a single signaller in the control centre

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

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