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With the Crossrail project effectively completed, MTR Elizabeth line’s top priority is driving up punctuality, as MD MIKE BAGSHAW tells PHILIP SHERRATT

Attracting custom: No 345038 calls at Custom House with the 10.23 Paddington to Abbey Wood on 24 May 2022, opening day for the Elizabeth Line. ANTONY GUPPY
London’s Elizabeth Line has proved a huge success – of that there can be no debate. While future enhancements such as additional trains will continue to be discussed, for now the aim of delivering a cross-London rail service with a 24 trains per hour (tph) peak frequency has been achieved.