2022 – Launch of the Elizabeth line Services from Reading and Heathrow to Paddington mainline, and from Shenfield to Liverpool Street mainline were rebranded from TfL Rail to the Elizabeth line.
Can I use my freedom pass on the Elizabeth line?
Freedom Passes will be valid to use on all of the Elizabeth line including stops outside of London.
What parts of the Elizabeth line are new?
The Elizabeth line features 10 new stations built by Crossrail Ltd.
The Crossrail website has more on how each new station was built:
- Abbey Wood.
- Bond Street.
- Canary Wharf.
- Custom House.
- Farringdon.
- Liverpool Street.
- Paddington.
- Whitechapel.
Will you always have to change at Paddington Elizabeth line?
From Reading and Heathrow, customers can travel east all the way to Abbey Wood and vice versa without changing at Paddington National Rail station – services call at Paddington Elizabeth line station instead. In some cases, customers may need to change trains on the same platform at stations in the central section.
What Colour will Elizabeth line be?
line Purple
Elizabeth line Purple – Modal colour and the primary way of quickly identifying the Elizabeth line service across mutiple touchpoints. TfL Blue – Provides the reassurance and integration with the rest of the Transport for London family and is a constant feature across all other TfL rail modes.
Can I use my Oyster 60+ on the Elizabeth line?
Can I use an Oyster or contactless payment card on the Elizabeth line? Yes, Oyster cards are accepted for most journeys, except for stations west of West Drayton.
Can I use my senior railcard on the Elizabeth line?
Add your discount to your Oyster card
A member of staff can add your Railcard discount at: Tube, London Overground and Elizabeth line stations.
Where does the new Elizabeth line start and end?
The Elizabeth line runs from Reading and Heathrow in the west, through 42km of new tunnels under London to Shenfield and Abbey Wood in the east. The railway is operated by Transport for London and is fully integrated with London’s existing transport network.
How long will it take on the Elizabeth line?
How long will the new Crossrail take to travel across London? The Elizabeth Line promises to give 1.5 million more people access to central London within 45 minutes, as well as reducing journey times across the capital.
Is the Jubilee line the same as the Elizabeth line?
The Elizabeth Line is the second line to be dedicated to Her Majesty – the Jubilee line was named after the Queen’s Silver Jubilee in 1977 to commemorate her 25th year on the throne.
Does it cost more on Elizabeth line?
Elizabeth line fares are identical to those on the London Underground. The cost of services previously operated under “TfL Rail” have not changed, but there is a £7.20 premium on journeys to and from Heathrow airport.
What stations will the Elizabeth line stop at?
The Elizabeth line features 10 new stations built by Crossrail Ltd.
The Crossrail website has more on how each new station was built:
- Abbey Wood.
- Bond Street.
- Canary Wharf.
- Custom House.
- Farringdon.
- Liverpool Street.
- Paddington.
- Whitechapel.
Does it cost more to travel on the Elizabeth line?
Fares on the Elizabeth Line match Tube prices across most of London, with journeys within zones 1-6 costing the same as pay-as-you-go fares on the Tube.
Can you tap in and out on Elizabeth line?
Tube, DLR, London Overground, Elizabeth line, National Rail, River Bus and IFS Cloud Cable Car. Touch in on a yellow card reader at the start of your journey and touch out at the end. To pay the right fare: Always use the same device or contactless card to touch in and out.
Will Elizabeth line be air conditioned?
They will be much more comfortable, featuring walk-through carriages, wi-fi, travel information screens and air-conditioning.
Is Elizabeth on the O2 line?
Getting here by tube and train | The O2. North Greenwich is a London Underground station served by the Jubilee line.
What is happening to the over 60 Oyster card?
Once you reach the State Pension Age, the 60+ Oystercard is no longer valid and you will need to obtain the Older Person’s Freedom Pass (OPFP). The OPFP is not issued by Transport for London. It is issued by London Councils.
Can you use National Rail tickets on Elizabeth line?
Tickets can only be used on National Rail services. Tickets to/from London Terminals are not valid to travel on the Elizabeth line between London Paddington and London Liverpool Street.
Can I use my Oyster card on the Elizabeth line to Heathrow?
TICKETS AND COSTS
As part of the London Underground network, you can pay for your journey to or from Heathrow on the Elizabeth Line with a single use paper ticket, an Oyster Card, or a contactless debit/credit card. It’s ALWAYS cheaper to use an Oyster Card or your contactless card than it is to buy a paper ticket.
Who will benefit from Elizabeth line?
The construction and operation of the Elizabeth line will add an estimated £42bn to the economy of the UK, dramatically improving transport links in London and the South East, driving house-building, supporting wider regeneration and create jobs and business opportunities right around the UK.
Can you use Oyster card on Elizabeth line to Reading?
Oyster pay as you go and valid Travelcards are accepted on the Elizabeth Line, but not west of West Drayton.