It now officially carries 60,000 passengers every weekday and more than 3 million each week, again defying expectations and making it the busiest railway line in the UK. To quote Mayor Sadiq Khan, 'Londoners are absolutely loving the Elizabeth Line.
How popular is the Elizabeth line?
The popularity of the line, which opened on May 24 last year, has increased from 2.5m to 3.5m passengers a week, resulting in a £30m additional fares bonanza for TfL. It is the busiest railway in the UK and one of the most reliable.
Is the Elizabeth line more expensive than others?
The fares on the central section of the Elizabeth line (Paddington to Liverpool Street) are the same as the fares on London Underground in Zone 1. So travelling from Paddington to Liverpool Street would cost you £2.80 – the same as the Tube.
What happens if you don’t tap out Elizabeth line?
If you don't touch in and out, we can't tell where you've travelled from or to, so your journey will be incomplete.
Why is Elizabeth line so popular?
Is the Elizabeth line nice?
The line, which runs alongside the Heathrow Express, offers another comfortable way to get to work. Many visitors will find the line's soaring station halls and gleaming trains — they're accented in royal purple and nearly three times as long as a Boeing 747 — not only convenient but also an inspiration.
Why is it called Elizabeth line and not Elizabeth?
It is named in honour of Queen Elizabeth II. The Elizabeth line roundel is coloured purple, with a superimposed blue bearing white text in the same style as for Underground lines. However, unlike Underground lines, the Elizabeth line roundel includes the word "line".
Why are there no toilets on the Elizabeth line?
The most controversial aspect of the new trains is that there are no toilets. A spokesman for TfL explained why. He said: "Toilets are not provided on the TfL Rail/Elizabeth Line trains. "Adding toilets to the trains would take up space and displace approximately 600 passengers per hour.
How much does the Elizabeth line cost?
For Tube, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth line and National Rail services
| Zone(s) | One Day Anytime | Monday to Sunday |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 only | £8.10 | £40.70 |
| Zone 1 and 2 | £8.10 | £40.70 |
| Zone 1, 2 and 3 | £9.60 | £47.90 |
| Zone 1, 2, 3 and 4 | £11.70 | £58.50 |