The Elizabeth Line is FINALLY OPEN! | Crossrail Opening Day

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[swedneck]

They've managed such a perfect modern/futuristic look with this line, it's minimalist and sleek without looking boring and soulless!

[JagoHazzard]

Excellent stuff! I can't believe I didn't make the canaries/yellow/Canary Wharf connection...

[RMTransit]

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[Maxox]

I feel like an idiot lol! I saw you on the train this morning and my brain just couldn't place where I knew you from! Glad you are enjoying it! I love how quiet they are as well, you aren't deafened by the curves and breaks in the tunnels like on the other tube lines.

[japanesetrainandtravel]

You’ve made me a happy Canadian Reece!! So proud to have Canadian coverage on this opening (can’t let Geoff have all the fun!) As my relatives live in the west end of London, journeys from Heathrow will be less of a hassle :) (at least when the Shenfield trains can connect through the tunnel)

[thierrymine]

I really like this deep dive format into the station, the architecture is very impressive so I’m very happy to be able to see all stations properly! I’d love to see more like this! :)

[DownieLive]

A great in-depth synopsis of this new line! Looking forward to riding it myself!

[marktownend]

WIth most of the central stops having separate entrances at each end of the platfroms, perhaps that will spread the passenger load to an extent, hence requiring no more than three escalators for each individual entrance.

[monoonyx]

I think one of the things that makes it feel otherworldly is the lack of ads, especially in the deep level stations, and I for one absolutely love that I can see more of the engineering and design and less random sploges of colour thanks to some massive ad that goes from the platform to the ceiling

[jojos]

Travelled on the new section three times today, and I can confirm it is absolutely phenomenal! Welcome to London and the UK, Reece.

[squeaksvids]

The reason for platform edge doors on the underground section is due to air management. The underground stations are air-conditioned and without the doors trains entering the station would upset the airflow due to the piston effect. The above ground stations are not air-conditioned so platform edge doors aren’t needed.

[verrenyeux]

I find it so touching to see how thoughtfully and carefully it was designed-- when you mention the tight planning of the tottenham station and line, and how it had to skirt prior development barely a meter on some sides, it really brings out how much thought went into this, and how determined they were to make this work. in a less motivated context, they would have scrapped it for that problem alone. Love this.

[DDELE]

Damn those stations are GORGEOUS. If they ever build the Interborough Express in New York I hope they take a few leads out of London’s book. This is what a 21st century hybrid subway/commuter rail aught to look like. Great video as always.

[Zveebo]

Was delighted to see a preview of you in Jago Hazard’s video earlier today, so great to see this – and glad you made it here for the opening! ☺️

[mildlydispleased]

I went on it today about 10 hours after it opened and it was definitely a step up from any other UK trains I've been on with the exception of the Eurostar (but that doesn't really count). Bravo to everyone who worked on it.

[SmthPositive_]

Amazing to see you being able to cover an opening of such a massive transit project internationally on person after discovering you channel during the lockdown days!

[Wkay]

amazing that 5 minute headways are reduced service. In America 5 minutes is STATE OF THE ART and the best metros are very very rarely less than that :((((. North American transit executives need to be required to travel to Europe and learn from competent people/ experts.

[timor]

I am blown away by how fast you have got this out.

You must be exhausted

You deserve all the success you are enjoying with this channel

[johnny_eth]

The big volumous spacious underground stations aren't just for aesthetics. It's also to keep the internal environment stable. Imagine during rush hour, 5000 people stuck in an underground station and somehow there are delays or even a fire. If those stations were small, they would turn into a sauna really quick.

[whyyoulidl]

This has indeed been a special day, not only for the Bizzie Lizzie Line (props to whoever mentioned this in Jago's video earlier), but for the YT stars aligning: RMT, Jago, and Geoff. I wonder if the 'muscles' from B1M, The Tim Traveller and Tom Scott were along for the ride somewhere?