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PurpleTrains Now Serving Heathrow Airport

Channel: Geoff Marshall
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At the end of July, it went almost unnoticed that the Class 345 'Purple Trains' are now running all the way from Paddington down to Heathrow, instead of terminating at Hayes & Harlington. They're also now running as full length 9-car trains, instead of 7-car. It was time to go and take a trip on what will one day be the #ElizabethLine

The must-read London Reconnections article: https://www.londonreconnections.com/2020/crossrail-finally-reaches-stage-2-of-opening/

The Crossrail Youtube video about the signalling systems: https://youtu.be/rtE0nlOrwGQ

My PurpleTrain frequency map: http://geofftech.co.uk/downloads.html
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A video discusses the extension of Class 345 'Purple Trains' to run from Paddington to Heathrow Airport, replacing previous terminations at Hayes & Harlington. The trains now operate as full-length 9-car services. Locations mentioned include Paddington, Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, Ealing Broadway, and others along the route. Operators associated with the video include British Railways, GWR, and TFL. The content references Crossrail developments and provides links to further information on the subject.

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  • Platform ID jhw0UlCsL0k
  • Views 323,830
  • Date published 20 Aug 2020 18:00
  • Date added 7 Jan 2026 03:34
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