Elizabeth line to be fully running from 21 May in ‘last milestone’ for Crossrail
Twenty-four trains an hour and direct service from Essex to Heathrow on timetable
March 2023
Notebook
A play set during the Troubles brings home the monstrosity of a few English politicians
Rowan Moore
The Windsor framework offers hope for Northern Ireland, yet some, such as Boris Johnson, played with peace and voted against it
September 2022
Transport for London boss resigns after just two years in job
Andy Byford’s announcement comes after TfL boss completed ‘biggest challenge’ during Queen’s funeral
June 2022
No end to public transport woes in the suburbs
Letters: Jill Whitehead on the lack of transport links in the south London suburbs, and Val Seddon on the dismal lack of bus shelters
May 2022
More than 1m trips made on central section of Elizabeth line
Notebook
God bless the Elizabeth line - heaven for nerds of the built environment
Rachel Cooke
The Guardian view on taxes: high time landowners paid their fair share
Brief letters
A sweet spot on the banks of the Thames
Crossrail: Elizabeth line hailed as ‘fit for a Queen’ as it opens
'It's just a wonder': Elizabeth line officially opens to delight of passengers – video report
London landlord Shaftesbury expects spending boom as Elizabeth line opens
The Guardian picture essay
Elizabeth line: Crossrail complete after decades of struggle – a photo essay
How London’s new Elizabeth line has created a sanctuary for birds
‘These stations are like cathedrals’: Elizabeth line services are ready to roll
Elizabeth line: almost 50 years in the planning for Crossrail – timeline
Queen opens new Elizabeth line in surprise appearance – video
Queen makes surprise appearance at Elizabeth line opening ceremony
Politics live with Andrew Sparrow
Local election leaflets show Tory candidates are ‘ashamed’ to be associated with Boris Johnson, Labour says – as it happened
Crossrail: much-delayed Elizabeth line to open on 24 May
March 2022
A megalopolis of engineering: the verdict on London’s £18bn new Elizabeth line
Brexit, Covid, Ukraine… the world has changed dramatically since work began on the Crossrail project. With its opening imminent, our architecture critic takes a ride
