Crossrail: A first journey on London’s new line

The Elizabeth line is a new railway line that will travel between Essex to Berkshire under central London.

It will increase rail capacity in the city by 10%.

The railway is three-and-a-half years late and billions over budget but it should be open by June.

Watch as transport correspondent Tom Edwards rides a train being tested under central London.

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