The Elizabeth Line, a new addition to London’s transport network, opened in May last year. This line connects Reading and Heathrow Airport in the west to Shenfield and Abbey Wood in the east, bringing an additional 1.5 million people within 45 minutes of the city’s busiest districts. The line also makes London more accessible to wheelchair users, as they can reach its platforms from street level. The author, a pilot for British Airways, commutes on this line and appreciates its comfort and efficiency. The Elizabeth Line’s soaring station halls and gleaming trains are not just convenient, but an inspiration. The author highlights four favorite outer-London destinations along the line: Southall, Romford, Custom House, and Woolwich.
