London's newest railway line to be named after the Queen

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-35640494

London's newest railway line to be named after the Queen

Queen Elizabeth II at the unveiling earlier today

Crossrail, the new railway which will run beneath London, is to be named the Elizabeth Line in honour of the Queen, Boris Johnson has announced. London's mayor revealed the line's name and purple logo as he visited Bond Street station with the monarch.

Trains on the railway will travel under the centre of the city, linking parts of Berkshire and Buckinghamshire to Essex when it opens in December 2018. Mr Johnson said it was "wonderful" the line had "such a significant name". "The Elizabeth Line will provide a lasting tribute to our longest-serving monarch", the mayor said.

The Queen visited a station construction site 28m (92ft) below ground where she viewed part of the tunnel and met construction apprentices. Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin, who was also at the event, said the name was "very fitting" given the Queen's long association with UK transport.

About 24 trains an hour will travel both ways on the new Elizabeth Line when it opens.

Second major project recently to be named after the Queen.

The Australian city of Perth recently named a major development in the city after her with the name Elizabeth Quay.

Thoughts?

[Alkaz]

Very nice indeed that they've named it after her :Content:

[!:random!:!]

I think that's nice its named after her but is she sponsoring Cadbury world that outfit reminds me of cadburys haha

[Sieglinde]

Aww that's so sweet!

[Zak]

Very fitting. Great choice. Perfect colour too.

[scottish]

Guy on the left seems to be scared she's gonna drop it.

[David]

this guy

[Agnostic Bear]

this guy

photobombing the queen what a legend

[Bionic...]

She has alot named after her i can imagine that she's bored of it but it's nice for her =)

[abc]

So if the line **** up, everyone is going to say **** ELIZABETH!!! ELIZABETH KEEPS BREAKING DOWN!! ELIZABETH LET ME DOWN!!

Well no one speaks like that but everyone will be swearing at her whenever the line screws up