Today sees the opening of Crossrail, or the Elizabeth line as it's now known. As a Mill Hill resident, I have to say I'm totally underwhelmed by the whole Crosswail thing. The powers that be are making out it's a new concept and something wonderful. It's not, Thameslink has been crossing London since 1988, with no fanfair. It has a proper name, more destinations, better trains. Whilst it will make getting to Heathrow and Docklands (and who want's to go there) by train a bit better. This got me thinking, if you were to have a face off between Crossrail and Thameslink, which line is more impressive?
I'd go for Thameslink every time. Of course it's great that Thameslink is finally open, but here's a few facts that prove Thameslink is far better.
Thameslink
Crossrail
Major London Rail Terminus served
Thameslink Crossrail
Kings Cross Paddington
St Pancras Liverpool St
Blackfriars
London Bridge
End of Line Destinations
Thameslink Crossrail
Cambridge Abbey Wood
Bedford Reading
Orpington
Sevenoaks
Rainham
Peterborough
Bedford
League Football Grounds Served
Thameslink Crossrail
Brighton & Hove Albion Reading
Cambridge Utd West Ham
Peterborough
Wimbledon
Sutton
Gillingham
Luton Town
Airports Served
Thameslink Crossrail
Gatwick Heathrow
Luton
Train Capacity
Thameslink Crossrail
- 700/1: 666 seats 450 seated, 4 wheelchair, 1,500 people total
- plus 1088 standees
- 1754 TOTAL
Toilets on Trains
Thameslink Crossrail
Yes No
And best of all, you get this view on Thameslink's heart in Blackfriars.
@RobertElms My favourite view is the view East from Blackfriars Station @BBCRadioLondon pic.twitter.com/FAG2xwuNSo
— Roger Tichborne/Rog T (@Barneteye) August 14, 2018
London Blackfriars station. Is there a more glorious station anywhere pic.twitter.com/Y0KisQoo2Y
— Roger Tichborne/Rog T (@Barneteye) October 1, 2013
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