Monday 23 May 2022 08:04 PM Thirty iconic London landmarks to light up in purple to celebrate the opening ... trends now
Thirty iconic London landmarks will light up in purple from tonight to celebrate the opening of the new Elizabeth Line.
The Elizabeth line, also known as Crossrail, will run for the first time on Tuesday with a westbound train from Abbey Wood station at 6.30am and an eastbound service from Paddington at 6.33am.
Landmarks including the London Eye, Tower Bridge, The Gherkin and the London Stadium with light up in a regal purple to mark the opening of the latest Tube line, which is set to 'revolutionise travel' in the capital.
It will take just 29 minutes to travel from Paddington to Abbey Wood on the new line that cost £14.8billion.
Thirty iconic London landmarks will light up in purple from tonight to celebrate the opening of the new Elizabeth Line. Pictured: The London Eye (File image)
Landmarks including the London Eye, Battersea Power Station (pictured) Tower Bridge, The Gherkin and the London Stadium with light up in a regal purple to mark the opening of the latest Tube line, which is set to 'revolutionise travel' in the capital (File image)
It will take just 29 minutes to travel from Paddington to Abbey Wood on the new line that cost £14.8billion. Pictured: Tower Bridge (File image)
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said: 'The opening of the Elizabeth line tomorrow is a once in a generation moment for the capital and it is fantastic to see so many famous landmarks across our city lit up in purple in celebration of this historic day. Pictured: The London Stadium (File image)
The Elizabeth line is named in honour of the Queen in her Jubilee year. Pictured: The Gherkin (File image)
There will be trains every five minutes until around 11pm with the service operating six days a week, with Sunday set aside for engineering.
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said: 'The opening of the Elizabeth line tomorrow is a once in a generation moment for the capital and it is fantastic to see so many famous landmarks across our city lit up in purple in celebration of this historic day.
'The new line will revolutionise travel in our city and across the south east and bring significant economic benefits to the whole country.'
Transport for London chief Andy Byford said: 'Tomorrow will be a truly historic moment for London and beyond and I can't wait to welcome customers onboard this magnificent addition to our public transport network.'
The Elizabeth line is named in honour of the Queen in her Jubilee year.
Transport for London released this new map this morning showing how the initial Crossrail services will operate from May 24
Dressed in sunshine yellow, the Queen arrived at Paddington on May 17 to officially open the line, stepping carefully from the transparent lift while holding a walking stick and smiling warmly. Also pictured Prince Edward, right, talks with Transport for London commissioner Andy Byford, left
The Queen was shown how to top up an Oyster card during a surprise visit to Paddington Station to officially open the Elizabeth line with Prince Edward - days after cancelling her appearance at the State Opening of Parliament due to
