The Anonymous Widower

Is There A Plan To Increase The Capacity Of the Elizabeth Line?

On Sunday, when I came back from West Ealing station to Moorgate station on Sunday after taking the pictures, that I used in West Ealing Station – 1st February 2026, I was at the wrong end of the train for getting out at Moorgate.

So I had to walk from one end to the other of one of the most crowded Elizabeth Line trains, I’ve ever been on.

If it was as crowded as that on a Sunday morning, then it would appear, that the capacity of the line needs to be increased.

So I asked Google AI, the title of this post and received this reply.

Yes, there is a firm plan to increase the capacity of the Elizabeth line, driven by high demand and to support the future opening of the HS2 station at Old Oak Common. Transport for London is producing 10 new Class 345 trains to boost service, with expected delivery in 2026-2028.

But is 2026-2028 going to be early enough?

February 3, 2026 - Posted by AnonW | Artificial Intelligence, Transport/Travel | Class 345 Train, Google AI, Greenford Branch, High Speed Two, Moorgate Station, Old Oak Common Station, Transport for London, West Ealing Station