Elizabeth Line
The New Elizabeth Line, London
The Elizabeth Line is a new east-west railway through London, stretching 100 km across the city from Reading and Heathrow Airport in the west to Abbey Wood and Shenfield in the east.
The line will provide a much-needed additional transport link in the capital, easing congestion on existing lines and improving connectivity across London and the surrounding areas.
Over time, the Elizabeth Line is expected to carry around 200 million passengers annually.
History
The project began as Crossrail and is one of the largest infrastructure projects in Europe. Crossrail is the name of the construction project and of the limited company, wholly owned by TfL, that was formed to carry out construction works. The line is now named in honor of Queen Elizabeth II.
Construction on the line began in 2009, and the project faced several delays and cost overruns before parts of the network opened in May 2022. In May 2023, trains began running from Essex to Heathrow in the "last milestone" for the new line.
At present, on an average weekday there are now about 600,000 journeys on the line, according to TfL (Transport for London).
Trains
A fleet of state-of-the-art trains will run on the Elizabeth Line, designed to maximize passenger comfort and efficiency. These trains will feature modern amenities, including air conditioning, spacious interiors, and real-time travel information systems.
20-24 trains an hour run between Paddington and Whitechapel at the busiest times of the day and 16 at quieter times.
There are 2 trains an hour all day between Shenfield and Heathrow Terminal 5.
There are 2 trains an hour at peak times between Gidea Park and Liverpool Street Station.
12 trains run an hour at peak times between Canary Wharf and Abbey Wood.
Terminuses & Intersecting Stations
The four terminuses are Reading and Heathrow Airport in the west and Abbey Wood and Shenfield in the east.
The Elizabeth Line consists of 41 stations, including 10 newly constructed stations and 30 upgraded stations. Some of the key interchanges along the route are Paddington Station, Tottenham Court Road, Liverpool Street, Farringdon, and Canary Wharf (intersection with the DLR and other lines), allowing passengers to easily transfer to other lines and reach various destinations.
Free Wi-Fi access is available at most Elizabeth Line stations.
Tickets
Contactless pay as you go is accepted throughout the Elizabeth Line,
Also Oyster pay as you go and valid Travelcards are accepted but not west of West Drayton Station. *Customers using Oyster to pay as you go who want to travel to or from stations beyond West Drayton will need to use contactless instead or buy a paper ticket.
Customers need to touch out at Paddington and Liverpool Street National Rail stations to change for trains towards Reading, Heathrow or Shenfield.
Bicycles on the Elizabeth Line
Non-folded cycles are allowed Monday to Friday on trains -
Arriving at Liverpool Street (from the direction of Shenfield) before 7.30 am and after 9.30 am.
Leaving Liverpool Street (towards Shenfield) before 4 pm and after 7 pm.
Arriving at Paddington (from the west) before 7.30 am and after 9.30 am.
Leaving Paddington (towards the west) before 4 pm and after 7 pm
Between Paddington and Abbey Wood before 7.30 am, 9.30 am - 4 pm and after 7 pm.
Weekends and bank holidays: Anytime.
You cannot change to the Tube with non-folded cycles at some Elizabeth line stations:
Tottenham Court Road for the Central or Northern lines.
Bond Street for the Jubilee Line.
Paddington for the Bakerloo Line.
Liverpool Street for the Central and Northern lines.
Stratford for the Central Line.
Information
TfL Customer Services
4th Floor
14 Pier Walk
London SE10 0ES
Tel: 0343 222 1234
www: tfl.gov.uk
Elizabeth Line Map & Stations
The full list of Elizabeth Line stations is - Reading,
Twyford, Maidenhead, Taplow, Burnham, Slough, Langley, Iver, West Drayton, Heathrow Terminal 5, Heathrow Terminal 4, Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, Hayes & Harlington, Southall, Hanwell, West Ealing, Ealing Broadway, Paddington, Bond Street, Tottenham Court Road, Farringdon, Liverpool Street, Whitechapel, Canary Wharf, Custom House, Woolwich, Abbey Wood, Stratford, Maryland, Forest Gate, Manor Park, Ilford, Seven Kings, Goodmayes, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Gidea Park, Harold Wood, Brentwood, and Shenfield.
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