Crossrail: Elizabeth line hailed as ‘fit for a Queen’ as it opens

After delays to tunnelled section under London, first trains run on time

Samba dancers, passengers taking selfies, the mayor climbing on station signs, and purple all around. It was a day of celebration and wonder as the Elizabeth line, fit for a Queen", finally opened its doors to more than 100,000 passengers.

The first Elizabeth line trains to carry passengers through the new tunnels under London departed on time just after 6.31am on Tuesday - a giant leap in speed, space and comfort from the underground service the capital has known until now.