In the 30 months since the Elizabeth Line opened – years late and billions over budget – the east-west line through London has become the most important piece of transport infrastructure in the UK.Britain’s three busiest rail stations are all on the Elizabeth Line.

There is set to be a strike on the Elizabeth line for New Year's Eve 2024 with members of RMT who work on the line walking out.

Union members who work on the Elizabeth line have threated to walk out on New Year’s Eve over a pay dispute. Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) staff based in the control room will take the industrial action for 24 hours from 21:00 GMT, the union says.

Elizabeth line staff who are members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) have voted to walk out for 24 hours on New Year’s Eve.

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union say their demands for fair treatment on working hours and leave remain unmet and 'are determined to secure a fair deal'