Crossrail is set to open in June as trial operations are carried out

Crossrail finally ready THREE YEARS behind schedule... but passengers are not allowed on for 'several weeks' so trial operations can be carried out

Crossrail is now three-and-a-half years late and £4bn over budget but first part is set to open by end of June.

Trains will initially run from Reading to Paddington, Paddington to Abbey Wood and Liverpool St to Shenfield. Second phase from autumn will see services from Reading or Heathrow run to Abbey Wood via Liverpool St. Final milestone will be 'no later than May 2023' when passengers can travel with no changes over whole line

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