Mobile connectivity has been introduced across the whole Elizaeth line (Image: TfL)
Tired of having no mobile service while you’re commuting while sitting on your morning commute?
Well, the good news for users of the is that they will no longer have to worry as high-speed 4G mobile coverage is now available across the entire line.
This move is part of London Mayor Sadiq Khan and commitment to bring mobile connectivity to London’s entire transport network.
The Elizabeth Line opened in 2022, and the £18 billion line records around 70,000 passenger journeys every single day. Earlier this year, TfL and Boldyn worked to bring connectivity to certain stations on the line, and now the work has been completed in the remaining stations.
Those travelling from central London to stations including Whitechapel, Stratford, Canary Wharf, Custom House and Woolwich can now experience connectivity between stations.
The Mayor of London, , said: “Bringing mobile coverage to the Underground network is a key commitment of mine, so I’m delighted that the entire Elizabeth line network now has 4G connectivity.
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The move is part of a plan to bring mobile coverage across the whole underground network (Image: TfL)
“This is yet another step towards ensuring Londoners and visitors can stay connected on our transport network and means customers can access the latest travel information, keep in touch with colleagues, friends and family throughout their journey on the Elizabeth line.
“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.”
As well as the Elizabeth Line, the companies are also working to introduce 4G and 5G mobile coverage across the whole tube and Docklands Light Railway (DLR).
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Mobile coverage is accesible around central London and plans for it to be expanded are underway (Image: TfL)
The plans have already seen work underway for mobile coverage to be expanded along the Northern Line towards Morden and between Kings Cross St Pancras and Moorgate. It is hoped to be completed by the end of the year or early 2025.
Passengers hopping on the tube from stations along the Piccadilly and Victoria Lines are set to receive mobile connectivity in as short as a few months.
Igor Leprince, group CEO at Boldyn Networks, said: “We are pleased to see the great progress made in bringing high-quality mobile connectivity to the Elizabeth line and beyond. Delivering seamless, high-speed connectivity across London’s transport network is transformational for both passengers and operational teams, and we are delighted to be playing a fundamental role in making this happen.
“This milestone reflects our shared commitment with TfL to enhancing the travel experience with reliable and high-quality connectivity across the city, connecting the places that matter. We look forward to continuing the roll out at pace and delivering the exceptional service Londoners increasingly rely on.”