Elizabeth line welcomes over 100 million passenger journeys since opening
Data from Transport for London has revealed that more customers than expected have taken advantage of the Elizabeth line since its opening in May 2022.
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Data from Transport for London has revealed that more customers than expected have taken advantage of the Elizabeth line since its opening in May 2022.
TfL has announced that almost 70m journeys have been made on London's Elizabeth line since May 2022, with businesses in and around the line's new stations benefitting from the footfall.
Since the announcement of Queen Elizabeth II’s death on 8 September 2022, the UK rail industry has taken to social media to extend its condolences for the Royal Family.
Completion of modernisation work at Ilford station means Elizabeth line passengers will benefit from step-free access and improved gatelines.
RIA welcomes the 20-month funding settlement will enable TfL to complete a number of major projects, but urges that there still needs to be a multi-year deal.
Romford station has been given an internal upgrade and refurbishment, including an improved entrance hall, ticket office and lift access to Elizabeth line platforms.
The Elizabeth line is set to begin running new services on 6 November 2022 directly from Reading and Heathrow to Abbey Wood and from Shenfield to Paddington.
As HS2 continue work at Euston, a huge new tunnel has been unveiled which will house a new Taction Substation.
SWR have announced that Stuart Meek, former Operations Director for the Go-Ahead Group, will be the new COO.
The Elizabeth line has started running between Paddington and Abbey Wood, marking the most significant addition to London’s transport network for decades.
The Elizabeth line is depicted on the tube map in purple to differentiate it from the London Underground lines.
Transport for London have confirmed the opening date of the Elizabeth line, pending safety approvals, which will transform travel across the capital.
Beth West has been chosen to succeed Simon Blanchflower as Chief Executive Officer of the East West Railway Company.
Transport for London (TfL) anticipates for the Elizabeth line to open within the first half of 2022, as it comes to the end of the first phase of trial operations and looks ahead to next stages.
'It is imperative we use this moment in time to adapt to our customers’ needs', writes Charlotte Whitfield, Arriva Rail London’s recently appointed Customer Experience Director.