Crossrail LIVE: First Elizabeth Line train departs after hundreds of excited Londoners wait for hours at Paddington

The first Elizabeth line train from Paddington through central London departed on time at 6.33am carrying hundreds of excited transport enthusiasts. A crowd of people gathered outside Paddington station in an attempt to to be on the first Elizabeth line train when services begin at 6.30am. There were around 300 people waiting at 6am. Colin [...]