Berkshire commuters who work in London will now be able to access high-speed mobile coverage at some of the capital’s busiest stations.
A rollout of the coverage on the Elizabeth line is underway, with platforms, escalators and ticket halls at the key stations of Bond Street, Tottenham Court Road, Farringdon and Liverpool Street now available.
Mobile coverage is expected to be available over the entirety of the 73-mile line by the end of spring 2024.
London mayor Sadiq Khan said: “The new mobile coverage at these stations will be a major boost for those travelling around London – connecting key business centres and some of the popular parts of Central London and the West End.
“Growing numbers of underground Tube stations now have 4G and 5G services, with many more to come as we continue to build a better London for everyone.
It comes amid a wider drive for mobile coverage on Transport for London (TfL) services.
A significant portion of London’s Underground network is expected to have 4G and 5G coverage by the end of 2024 – with around 20 per cent of stations that have underground platforms already getting coverage.
The first stations on the Bakerloo, Victoria and Piccadilly lines are planned to get mobile coverage in stations and within tunnels in central London by the end of spring 2024.
London’s Transport Commissioner Andy Lord said: “I’m delighted that the first stations on the Elizabeth line now have high-quality mobile coverage.
“This is a vital project for London, allowing customers to be more connected underground and get the latest travel information and news, as well as stay in contact with work, friends and families while travelling on our network.”
The Elizabeth line passes through London and stretches to Reading, with stops at towns including Slough and Maidenhead on the way.
Its services first launched in May 2022, while full routes completely opened the following year.
By James Moules, local democracy reporter
