Preview of the new Elizabeth line in London - in pictures

  • An early peek at the platform of the Paddington Station stop of the new Elizabeth line in London. Tim Stickings / The National
    An early peek at the platform of the Paddington Station stop of the new Elizabeth line in London. Tim Stickings / The National
  • The east-west Elizabeth line railway will open on May 24 after years of delays. Victoria Pertusa / The National
    The east-west Elizabeth line railway will open on May 24 after years of delays. Victoria Pertusa / The National
  • The line will take commuters from the City of London and Canary Wharf to Paddington and, when the western arm is linked up in the autumn, to Heathrow Airport. Victoria Pertusa / The National
    The line will take commuters from the City of London and Canary Wharf to Paddington and, when the western arm is linked up in the autumn, to Heathrow Airport. Victoria Pertusa / The National
  • The new 'diagonal' lifts at Liverpool Street, which are timed to move at the same speed as adjacent escalators. Victoria Pertusa / The National
    The new 'diagonal' lifts at Liverpool Street, which are timed to move at the same speed as adjacent escalators. Victoria Pertusa / The National
  • The excavations required at Liverpool Street were so extensive that 3,000 skeletons were unearthed at the site. Victoria Pertusa / The National
    The excavations required at Liverpool Street were so extensive that 3,000 skeletons were unearthed at the site. Victoria Pertusa / The National
  • All the new stations in the city centre are 10 storeys deep. Victoria Pertusa / The National
    All the new stations in the city centre are 10 storeys deep. Victoria Pertusa / The National
  • A view of the platform at Liverpool Street. Victoria Pertusa / The National
    A view of the platform at Liverpool Street. Victoria Pertusa / The National
  • A map of the new line. Photo: Transport for London
    A map of the new line. Photo: Transport for London
  • A driver rides the Elizabeth line. EPA
    A driver rides the Elizabeth line. EPA
  • A cleaner prepares Liverpool Street station. EPA
    A cleaner prepares Liverpool Street station. EPA
  • A view inside one of the new carriages on the Elizabeth line. EPA
    A view inside one of the new carriages on the Elizabeth line. EPA
  • The curving tunnels stand ready at Liverpool Street. EPA
    The curving tunnels stand ready at Liverpool Street. EPA