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Elizabeth line carries 600k passengers a day as people switch from Underground (www.standard.co.uk)

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

The tube is obviously amazing but particularly during the summer months I will generally take an overground rail alternative if one is available. I almost always take a Thameslink to work instead of the Northern line and if I'm traveling east-west (or vice versa) I'll be looking for any chance to take the Elizabeth rather than Central. Far more comfortable.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

I happened to be in London over the weekend and used Elizabeth Line from Ealing to Tottenham Court Road, absolutely incredible speed. 12 minutes, that trip used to take 30 to 45 easily when I lived that way

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

It was such a needed line if we're honest. If they were smart, they'd close the central line for six months to widen the tunnels in order to accommodate better trains. It would make a huge difference.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 year ago

I think you mean 6 years, minimum

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Six months? Are you insane

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

China bangs out these kinds projects so quickly. Am I expecting too much?

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

Yes. For one thing London land prices are insane and has all sorts of ancient property laws about tunnels. China basically owns all the land as a state run economy, with the added bonus of being very capitalist so they just build whatever they like as long as they can bribe the local council

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Today there has been severe delays due to signalling at Paddington.

Else, I prefer changing at Stratford to get to the city than take the central line straight in.

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