The man behind the Elizabeth Line: Building in the UK is “tough” Rail MTR Corporation's UK chief sits down with City A.M. to discuss the Elizabeth Line and what British rail needs to get back to its best.
So, who wants to run the £3bn Elizabeth Line? TRANSPORT A number of major transport operators are preparing bids to take on the £3bn contract to run the Elizabeth Line once it comes up for renewal, according to reports.
Network Rail to provide £140m to solve Elizabeth Line chaos Rail Network Rail will provide £140m in funding aimed at resolving persistend disruption and delays on the London Elizabeth Line, it has been announced.
Elizabeth line sees hybrid workers flock back to the office May 11, 2023 London’s popular Elizabeth Line has prompted a surge in workers heading into the office, new research released on the eve of its one year anniversary shows. Footfall data from the workspace operator IWG has today revealed a 23 per cent increase in the number of visits, to offices across nine Elizabeth Line stops, since the [...]
Elizabeth Line: £19bn route suspended due to SWAN on the tracks June 29, 2023 The Elizabeth Line was suspended on major parts of the route this afternoon as a swan caused major disruption on the popular £19bn route. TFL’s website said that an “obstruction” had caused there to be no service between Heathrow Airport and Abbey Wood, a route that takes travellers through the centre of the city. The [...]
Alstom in ‘intense discussions’ over new Elizabeth Line trains to save Derby plant April 17, 2024 Train manufacturer Alstom is in “intense discussions” with the government over possible new train orders to save its struggling Derby plant.
Ealing and Woolwich among Elizabeth line winners as house prices surge May 26, 2023 Boroughs located along the Elizabeth Line have seen a surge in house prices as the new line cuts City commuter times from areas like Ealing and Woolwich. As London battles a lack of supply, the quick transport links introduced by Crossrail have seen the price of homes in Ealing Broadway rise nine per cent in [...]
Paddington rail services including Elizabeth Line suspended after person hit by train December 28, 2023 Rail services at the UK’s second busiest station are suspended after a person was struck by a train, Great Western Railway (GWR) said. All lines serving London Paddington are blocked following the incident in the Slough area. The incident is affecting GWR and Elizabeth line services. Disruption is expected to continue until 11am. GWR said: [...]
Half of Heathrow Express services cancelled as rail chaos also hits Elizabeth Line (again) December 11, 2023 Train passengers on major routes through are being hit by fresh disruption, with Heathrow and the Elizabeth Line impacted. Heathrow Express, which serves the UK’s busiest airport, Heathrow, cancelled half its services on Monday. The operator said this was because of “more trains than usual needing repairs at the same time”. Heathrow Express, Great Western [...]
Network Rail must improve performance after Elizabeth Line and Paddington disruption, says Sadiq Khan January 31, 2024 The Mayor of London has called on the UK's rail infrastructure manager to get its act together after disruption on the Elizabeth Line.