Crossrail remains on track to open the Elizabeth line in the first half of 2022, and we continue to make progress on completing the works necessary to start passenger services in the central section of the railway, from Paddington to Abbey Wood, next year.

When should Crossrail have opened?

Crossrail has committed to opening in full by May 2023. Passengers will have to change trains along the route.

Will Crossrail 2 happen?

Crossrail 2 and the extension of the Bakerloo line have officially been put on hold, the commissioner of Transport for London has said. Speaking at a meeting of the London Assembly's transport committee yesterday, Andy Byford confirmed TfL has now paused the two projects, which are worth a combined £36bn.