More time is needed to test trains before the huge project is serving the whole of the capital. The new line - to be called Elizabeth Line - was initially supposed to open in December 2018 but now the testing period for trains won't commence until July this year. (Image: PA) (Image: PA)"From the start of trial running, the conventional wisdom is nine to 12 months to shake it down," Mark Wild, Crossrail chief, said. Eventually, the Elizabeth Line will link up Reading in Berkshire and Heathrow Airport to Shenfield, Essex, and Abbey Wood, southeast London. A spokesman for the mayor of London said: "The Elizabeth Line will open as soon as practically possible in 2021."

Source: Daily Mirror January 06, 2020 11:08 UTC