Explained in plain English
What's the Elizabeth line?
The Elizabeth line is a major new railway line crossing London, connecting destinations like Heathrow with central and east London. It's operated by TfL Rail and uses new, longer trains. The line significantly increases rail capacity across the capital, making journeys faster and more direct, but as the story shows, it's still susceptible to infrastructure issues.
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