Elizabeth line (Crossrail)
A new east–west railway through central London, serving 41 stations.
Project at a glance
| Location | London, United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Owner / agency | Transport for London (Crossrail Ltd) |
| Completed / opened | 2022 |
| Sector | Metro and rail |
| Stations on the route | 41 |
Construction technology used
Construction details will be added once each one is confirmed by two official sources.
Key facts
- Opened to passengers on 24 May 2022.
Learn the engineering behind it
- Tunnel boring machines · Tunnel Engineering
- Settlement above tunnels · Tunnel Engineering
- NATM · Tunnel Engineering
Sources
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Author: Indiacon. Last reviewed 24 Oct 2026. Educational summary; not an official project document.