London's long-delayed Crossrail project will open for just six days a week at first.

Elizabeth Line opening date revealed but it will be shut one day a week

The Cabinet minister accused Mayor of London Sadiq Khan of "breathtaking political cynicism".

Sadiq Khan rubbishes Tory claim Crossrail announcement breached election rules

Crossrail platforms are meant to be out of bounds to the public, but Crossrail boss Howard Smith said the passenger wandered through an open gate.

Crossrail security breach as passenger travels by mistake on test train

The big question is when will Londoners finally get to travel on their new railway?

Driver's eye view of first journeys into Crossrail's tunnels beneath London

The project has been heavily delayed and run significantly over budget.

What stations are on Crossrail and when will it open?

Crossrail trains wait for the completion of the Elizabeth Line at a depot at Old Oak Common, in west London.


The project has been hit by a number of problems including construction delays and difficulties installing complex signalling systems.

London’s Crossrail on track to carry passengers 'by end of June'

The predicted cost of finishing the project is now £18.9 billion.

London’s Crossrail project facing £150 million funding gap, MPs warn

The original facade dating back to 1876 has been restored leading to a new ticket hall.

How the Victorian era is meeting the needs of modern Crossrail travel

Sadiq Khan plays down hopes of a Christmas opening for Crossrail

The rail line linking Reading, Berkshire and Heathrow Airport with Shenfield and Abbey Wood was originally due to be opened by the Queen in December 2018.

The controversial artwork, called Newham Trackside Wall, uses dozens of stories highlighting memories and events that have shaped the borough.

'Great place except for murders!' Critics slam mural over crime quote

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps wrote on Twitter: “We’re committed to getting Crossrail delivered..."

Over-budget Crossrail project gets £825m more Government funding

Crossrail said on Thursday that delivery of the line is now its final stages, with a comprehensive plan in place to complete the railway.

Operational Crossrail testing to begin at ‘earliest opportunity in 2021’

London's troubled Crossrail project might need a further bailout before passengers can finally use it. The delayed £18bn railway is due to open next Summer but construction work stalled at the start of the coronavirus outbreak.

Is another bailout looming for London's £18bn railway?

Sadiq Khan told the London Assembly that he was "not sure" what impact the outbreak would have on the project.


Crossrail 'could be delayed further' because of coronavirus

A total of 19 stations were supposed to be upgraded to step-free access by the end of last year but figures show only 8 have been completed.

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