Elizabeth Line fare announcement is a powerful reminder of why more services should be run by TfL

Caroline Pidgeon, Liberal Democrat London Assembly Member, commenting on the announcement that Elizabeth Line pay as you go fares in central London will be the same as the equivalent Tube fares, said:

"While today’s announcement is merely a confirmation of very long standing pledges made on fares for this line it is nonetheless a powerful reminder of the benefits of train services being run by Transport for London.

"The type of fares provided on the Elizabeth Line could be extended to numerous train lines across London if TfL were able to take over the running of suburban rail services."