Is the Elizabeth Line quicker than a c2c to Tottenham Court Road? Ft

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Komentáře • 158

  • @JenOnTheMove
    @JenOnTheMove  Před rokem +16

    Be sure to subscribe to Lorna - czcams.com/channels/8F_D7bO2ydCZ_9hK3i-yrQ.html
    THE COMMENTS HERE MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS! Please watch the video first!

  • @SteveChambers
    @SteveChambers Před rokem +18

    Great video! You were actually both right. The quickest way is a mix of the two routes. c2c to West Ham then District to Whitechapel for the Elizabeth line.

  • @annabelholland
    @annabelholland Před rokem +13

    The voices on the overground are the same as on the Elizabeth line. I would go with Jens route not only because I love to ride on the new line, but also because it is easy to remember and do not have to do many changes. In other words, i usually go with the easiest route to remember, even if it takes 2 min longer
    FYI: The announcements will play from my experience at these occasions:
    Just after the train opens its doors at a station
    Just after the train starts moving
    Just before the train arrives at the staion

  • @Thornaby37
    @Thornaby37 Před rokem +21

    Absolutely brilliant 👍
    I was hoping that you would both arrive at the finish at exactly the same time, as neither of you deserved to lose

  • @roadsignreporter
    @roadsignreporter Před rokem +15

    That was an epic race. Highly enjoyable and fun to watch! 👍🏽

  • @MercenaryPen
    @MercenaryPen Před rokem +17

    With racing the Elizabeth line against other routes, everybody seems to focus on journeys within the greater London area- for me the untapped potential is for making cross country connections from points in Kent to the GW mainline and the WCML... an example of this might be Watford Junction (serving as a proxy for all WCML stations further north) to Gravesend (serving as a proxy for stations further into Kent)

    • @stephenholt4670
      @stephenholt4670 Před rokem

      How do you interchange between the WCML and the Elizabeth line though? You're going to have to take a tube or walk some distance which will put a dampener on it. Might even be better to do Euston to St Pancras walk and then take the Thameslink.

    • @MercenaryPen
      @MercenaryPen Před rokem

      @@stephenholt4670 I'd been assuming a short hop on the tube to get from Euston to the Elizabeth line... though the Euston to St Pancras walk is what I was expecting on the other side of the race, but not changing to Thameslink... if you're heading for St Pancras, you may as well change to the high speed services into Kent

  • @MikeWillSee
    @MikeWillSee Před rokem +8

    You could do a very similar race from Barking into the city, where once again you have the choice of c2c + Tube, or Overground + Crossrail, and I reckon that would also be a very close race!
    Thanks for the video Jen, brilliant as always!

  • @Sim0nTrains
    @Sim0nTrains Před rokem +14

    This was fricking brilliant, really enjoyed the race and very entertaining.

  • @RichardWatt
    @RichardWatt Před rokem +5

    Last time my wife and I were in London, there was an issue on the Central Line and the Purple Train saved us a complicated Tube journey to Tottenham Court Road 😊

  • @MichaelSebastianTodd
    @MichaelSebastianTodd Před rokem +5

    what an epic race i really enjoyed watching this & awesome work from both you & Lorna

  • @cmdrflake
    @cmdrflake Před rokem +6

    The only thing that differentiates what you and your friend are doing from classic “Top Gear” is you’re not sniping each other via phone.

  • @chrisoddy8744
    @chrisoddy8744 Před rokem +6

    Love how they say "first to Pret" - outside a Greggs

    • @JenOnTheMove
      @JenOnTheMove  Před rokem

      Got to adjust to the location!

    • @chrisoddy8744
      @chrisoddy8744 Před rokem

      @JenOnTheMove Oh, absolutely- just found the contrast hilarious 🤣

  • @jaybee1921
    @jaybee1921 Před rokem +3

    Hi Jen and Lorna
    Brilliant race the pair of you, the win was well deserved, as was the prize...looking forward to the next one...
    Take care,
    Jon B.

  • @ReubenAshwell
    @ReubenAshwell Před rokem +6

    This race between you and Lorna was very fun to watch. :)

  • @Jim804
    @Jim804 Před rokem +2

    There is no competing with the c2c against the Elizabeth line getting into London You can get a train from Upminster to Fenchurch in just over 20min. Then Walk to Tower Hill or Aldgate or change before at West Ham where you can go District to Mile End then just walk across the platform to get on the central Line. The options are many, but the Elizabeth line is limited until you get all the way to Whitechapel.

  • @marthaanderson2656
    @marthaanderson2656 Před rokem +2

    all the fun. Delays and breakdowns, Emergency re-routes. Plus a bonus restaurant(?) review

  • @Andrewjg_89
    @Andrewjg_89 Před rokem +2

    Thurrock Council who are still bankrupt wants the Elizabeth Line to extend to Kent and to form a loop as shown on some websites and blogs.
    I have been to Upminster and have rode on the new London Overground Class 710. Plus c2c are expected to introduce the Class 720/6 Aventras from later this year.

  • @timbounds7190
    @timbounds7190 Před rokem +3

    The thing with the Elizabeth line is that the stations seem so huge that it takes so long to walk around them, that any gains from using the new trains seem to be completely wiped out!

  • @mudchute4dlr
    @mudchute4dlr Před rokem +4

    It would bave made sense to get the c2c to Fen St then get the district and corcle one stop to momumemt and change for the central at bank

  • @MontytheHorse
    @MontytheHorse Před rokem +5

    Jen, your journey looked a lot less stressed than Lorna’s. Slower, but better.

    • @lornajaneadventures
      @lornajaneadventures Před rokem +1

      Totally agree!

    • @keithparker1346
      @keithparker1346 Před 11 měsíci

      I think a less stressed journey is better than a quick journey but does depend on the time difference though as I would put up with a lot of stress to save a hour...doesn't apply in this case

  • @PhilSergeant88
    @PhilSergeant88 Před rokem +1

    I live in Upminster and have concluded every variation is all much of a muchness. Sometimes c2c goes direct to Liverpool Street, other times you can connect with a fast Greater Anglia train from Romford 2 minutes after arriving on the Overground from Upminster, you could also change at West Ham and either connect to the Lizzie Line at Stratford or Whitechapel. Personally I’m quite lazy though Jen, so prefer just sitting on a Lizzie Line train from Romford all the way and reading a book 🤣 great video

  • @SamsVlogstrainsmore
    @SamsVlogstrainsmore Před rokem +3

    Very great and tense race Jen. I enjoyed watching it.

  • @ianr
    @ianr Před rokem +3

    Brilliant Jen! Well done Lorna!🙂👍

  • @Rail_Focus
    @Rail_Focus Před rokem +2

    Epic video, proper suspense 😬

  • @marysweet8858
    @marysweet8858 Před rokem +2

    That was very fun, also loved the map graphics

  • @robdavies8702
    @robdavies8702 Před rokem +2

    I’d still take Jen’s route every time, no journey is worth changing at Bank!

  • @teecefamilykent
    @teecefamilykent Před rokem +2

    Jen, it's crossrail lol.....

  • @highpath4776
    @highpath4776 Před rokem +1

    There is a quicker way from the DLR at Bank - up escalator to Northern Line then walk and up the Spiral Staircase - If delayed - W an C to Waterloo then Northern to TCR. (or your Northern to Kings X, Vic To Warren Street , then walk or Northern Down

    • @katrinabryce
      @katrinabryce Před rokem +1

      The quickest way to change at Bank is to not change at Bank.
      Maybe go to Fenchurch Street, change for the District Line at Tower Hill, then Northern Line at Embankment.

    • @highpath4776
      @highpath4776 Před rokem +1

      @@katrinabryce Poss, I tend to think the most step free , which Tower Hill isnt

  • @neilwilkins7686
    @neilwilkins7686 Před rokem +2

    Absolutely loved this Jen and I'm guessing the next London race should really be against London Boy himself 🤔🤣

  • @alexlangford6291
    @alexlangford6291 Před rokem +1

    I know the quick route to and from the DLR and Northern Line to the Central line, DLR to Central Line front of train up the escalator turn right then left follow passageway then spiral stairs to Central Line, similar route from Northern Line North end of platform follow passageway as above interchange time of 3 minutes at a leisurely pace and no long travelater.

  • @highpath4776
    @highpath4776 Před rokem +2

    Is that the Upminster Wimpy featured by Geoff (for his End Of Line Bingo Sheet ?)

  • @michellemybell-dm4ns
    @michellemybell-dm4ns Před rokem

    It is the best WIMPY! My five year old loves your videos and asked to go to the Wimpy in Upminster ( from Borough) - so we did! Lorna is a legend- she always makes my little boy laugh out loud! Thank you 🙏

  • @TransportVloggerIan
    @TransportVloggerIan Před rokem +2

    11:08 I think that that was a very fair compromise. Pret for a year is very fair

  • @trainspottinglondon
    @trainspottinglondon Před 3 měsíci +1

    love the video!

  • @SirBradiator
    @SirBradiator Před rokem +1

    That's a long walk from Euston Bank Branch to Euston Charing Cross Branch, it's probably easier to go in and out of Camden Town

  • @katrinanavickas9114
    @katrinanavickas9114 Před rokem +1

    Great editing on this race video!

  • @patm2480
    @patm2480 Před rokem

    Really good fun to watch - my local station is on the Elizabeth line and have also done the Upminster to Romford journey many times.

  • @bobsrailrelics
    @bobsrailrelics Před rokem +2

    Ok that was the best one I have seen so far. Be great to have seen it without the Northern Line detour. Lorna would have hammered you.

    • @JenOnTheMove
      @JenOnTheMove  Před rokem

      On paper at least, it was close even if the Central line was fine!

  • @matthillmedia
    @matthillmedia Před rokem +1

    Really enjoyed that, in my neck of the woods too.😊

  • @Cpr1234
    @Cpr1234 Před rokem +2

    That was so close! Congrats to... the winner!
    (Plz no spoilers folks !)

  • @SamuelHills-pi2yi
    @SamuelHills-pi2yi Před 4 měsíci

    Jen always gets easy journeys lorna gets the hard ones but she always wins that central line is just like the 8:08 174 bus at Maresfield crescent running 14 minutes late

  • @MidlandRailEnthusiast
    @MidlandRailEnthusiast Před rokem +4

    This was yet another fantastic race Jen it was so close indeed I really did feel for Lorna bless her she was absolutely knackered but still won the race somehow congratulations to Lorna a well deserved victory however I do look forward to the rematch if it goes ahead I continue to enjoy watching your Vlogs Jen and I look forward to watching many more of your future Vlogs until then carry on being awesome keep up the good work take care and stay safe

  • @YouJustHaveToClick
    @YouJustHaveToClick Před rokem +1

    Literally sat up from what I was doing midway, holy crap that was one hell of a race! 😂

    • @JenOnTheMove
      @JenOnTheMove  Před rokem +1

      I know it takes a lot to grab your attention! Thanks :D

  • @lorenzohermoso1085
    @lorenzohermoso1085 Před rokem

    Highly entertaining, thanks. Would’ve bet my dinner on Jen winning. Once we find the Central Line is fuct it seems a certainty. People of C2C land count yourselves lucky your railway is so good.

  • @highpath4776
    @highpath4776 Před rokem +2

    The Elizabeth Line timing should be quicker from the May Timetable change.

  • @airfoxtrot2006
    @airfoxtrot2006 Před rokem +2

    Excellent video Jen, i subscribed to Lorna aswell.

    • @JenOnTheMove
      @JenOnTheMove  Před rokem +2

      Excellent, she makes great videos :)

    • @airfoxtrot2006
      @airfoxtrot2006 Před rokem

      @JenOnTheMove Awesome I'm watching some now, look forward to you both racing to Heathrow!

    • @JenOnTheMove
      @JenOnTheMove  Před rokem +2

      @@airfoxtrot2006 If you thought this one is good... the Heathrow one is even better! (We've already filmed it!)

    • @airfoxtrot2006
      @airfoxtrot2006 Před rokem

      @JenOnTheMove Awesome 👌 can't wait to see it my friend

  • @zawtowers
    @zawtowers Před rokem

    The Overground leg definitely was what delayed the time for Jen - and every stop on the purple train from Romford takes longer than people think.
    Even with the Northern Line double diversion Lorna got delayed by, could have also been Monument to Embankment and up to Tottenham Court Road as another diversion out of Bank (as the DLR bit isn't far to Monument)
    If you want a train vs tram London challenge - try East Croydon to Wimbledon. One does tram, the other does train. It'd be closer than you think (and I'm happy to take you on Jen!)
    Really enjoyed this and well done to the race winner!

  • @gowithgoldstraw
    @gowithgoldstraw Před rokem

    Brilliant from both of you! Really enjoyed that!

  • @EssexWolf1993
    @EssexWolf1993 Před rokem +2

    c2c is my local line! 👍🏻

  • @anneupton7776
    @anneupton7776 Před rokem

    I often have to travel from Marylebone to Woolwich when I visit my son. There are several combinations of lines I can take to do this journey but I have found the one with the shortest changes is Bakerloo to Baker Street, Jubilee to Canning Town and DLR to Woolwich. I would love to see you trying this journey meeting at the DLR station as, for me, this is the closer station to where I need to get. The timings for all the journeys are pretty similar and, of course, partly depend on how long the wait time is at each station.

  • @anthonytull1611
    @anthonytull1611 Před rokem

    Hi, Firstly using the Purple Train from Moorgate would have been Legitimate as Euston is one place I would do my best to avoid if changing except for City Branch to Victoria Line in Same Direction, (pretty useless) or National Rail. Secondly I would like to do a similar experiment with Euston to Marylebone, One staying on the Victoria Line for one extra stop and coming back for Cross Platform Interchange, the other using corridors and escalators at Oxford Circus. Chhers.

  • @AymanTravelTransport
    @AymanTravelTransport Před rokem +1

    Good thing I have a Pret subscription 😜☕

  • @mudchute4dlr
    @mudchute4dlr Před rokem

    5:17 Thank you guys so much for Seven Kings station!

  • @Joewiththetrains
    @Joewiththetrains Před rokem +1

    Fab video jen!

  • @MrGreatplum
    @MrGreatplum Před rokem

    Great suspense and great fun - think I’d still take Ken’s route though 😜

  • @smallsleepyrascalcat
    @smallsleepyrascalcat Před rokem

    This was very funny. My first video on your channel and I enjoyed it very much. ^^

  • @rogerdines6244
    @rogerdines6244 Před rokem +1

    Great fun, but quite sure, if no problem on Central Line, C2C, DLR and Central would have been far quicker.

  • @gemmarie7683
    @gemmarie7683 Před rokem

    Absolutely love your humour and your content Jen.

  • @DavidCollison
    @DavidCollison Před rokem +1

    Very exciting and entertaining!

  • @jacjoh3397
    @jacjoh3397 Před rokem

    Omg good race. I LOVE ELIZABETH LINE #Elizabethline

  • @DonaldTrumpIsGreat
    @DonaldTrumpIsGreat Před rokem +1

    That Was Great 👍

  • @darrenbertram7289
    @darrenbertram7289 Před rokem +5

    I really thought Jen was going to ace it by taking the Elizabeth Line but, even with the Central Line being out, Lorna still made it first! However, I declare Jen the winner as she travelled in comfort and did not get ultra-frazzled like poor Lorna, who surely deserved the win! 😎

    • @JenOnTheMove
      @JenOnTheMove  Před rokem +3

      I know which way I'd choose in future!

    • @mudchute4dlr
      @mudchute4dlr Před rokem

      Thanks for the spoiler lol

    • @darrenbertram7289
      @darrenbertram7289 Před rokem +2

      @@mudchute4dlr Sorry, I assume people watch the video before heading to the comments 😂😂

    • @mudchute4dlr
      @mudchute4dlr Před rokem +1

      @@darrenbertram7289 its fine i always scroll through the comments when im like 2-3mins in the video

    • @darrenbertram7289
      @darrenbertram7289 Před rokem

      @@mudchute4dlr You mean you could tear your eyes away from this gripping race? 🤣

  • @thecockerel86
    @thecockerel86 Před rokem

    I was rooting for Lorna all the way. She put in the work. It's also one in the eye for smug #PurpleTrain users!🤪 This was fun.

    • @rosiefay7283
      @rosiefay7283 Před rokem

      If it needs more work, that means more risk of missing a connection and more time spent walking --- which is the bit that takes the time and stamina!
      And Liz Line users don't have to be smug --- it's better than the Tube and DLR anyway.

  • @BevMattocks
    @BevMattocks Před 5 měsíci

    What a fun video 👍👏👏😊

  • @LexiTheLazy
    @LexiTheLazy Před rokem

    Rains all the time in Romford.. I should know,, because I live there. (Damnit I should've got the train that day)

  • @stevebk02
    @stevebk02 Před rokem +1

    Excellent

  • @Amari588
    @Amari588 Před rokem

    this was intense and exciting to watch keep up the good work Jen i like these races

  • @lublinbusenthusiast1120
    @lublinbusenthusiast1120 Před rokem +1

    Please do a race Southern vs Gatwick express from london victoria to brighton/gatwick airport

  • @-MapEnthusiastjj4eu
    @-MapEnthusiastjj4eu Před 2 měsíci

    i think Jen would probably have a better chance of winning if she took Greater Anglia from Romford to Stratford and then changed for crossrail. Anyways great video 👍👍

  • @stephenbagwell8275
    @stephenbagwell8275 Před rokem

    An idea for a distant future race would be Elizabeth Line vs HS2 & Northern Line from Old Oak Common to Tottenham Court Road

  • @royhumphrey49
    @royhumphrey49 Před rokem

    Very entertaining and enlightening. Route A or Route B, that is the question. And as they showed us, it's just not obvious! 😄

  • @andrewholloway231
    @andrewholloway231 Před rokem

    Enjoyed that one. Brilliant.

  • @mudchute4dlr
    @mudchute4dlr Před rokem

    Here’s the ELZ announcement pattern so you know when you would be interrupted:
    When the train is arriving a station, the train says ‘Next station: (Station),’ waits for 2 secknds then says ‘Change for: (Other lines),’ then at stations such as Whitechapel, it says ‘Change here for trains to (other destinations).’ Then, around 1sec after, it says ‘(Station)’ and ‘This is the train to (destination)’. When the train departs, it says ‘This is the train to (destination). Next station: (NS)’

  • @wendybrealey8368
    @wendybrealey8368 Před rokem

    Great race but as an os visitor who visits London as a tourist this reinforced the less stress/inbetween distances to navigate by taking the Elizabeth line all the way rather than swopping from line to line 😁 Be great fun to race like you do though!

  • @maimadha
    @maimadha Před rokem +1

    Awesome challenge between the Elizabeth Line and C2C

  • @highpath4776
    @highpath4776 Před rokem +2

    Are there no Wimpy in Manchester ?

    • @lornajaneadventures
      @lornajaneadventures Před rokem +1

      No. That’s why Jen needs to move down south

    • @JenOnTheMove
      @JenOnTheMove  Před rokem +1

      We've got a couple nearby, but none in Manchester!

    • @highpath4776
      @highpath4776 Před rokem

      @@lornajaneadventures I like the american burger joints on the A1 (around Newarkish ?) - alas I think the canals avoid the area - but is the trent navagable with a small craft ?

    • @lornajaneadventures
      @lornajaneadventures Před rokem +1

      Some sections of the Trent are navigable

  • @davejoey
    @davejoey Před rokem

    Another great race! And the music adds to the tension! That's two in a row now Jen, you need to get your magic touch back, and stop this bad run... as it were

  • @reenanaaz6885
    @reenanaaz6885 Před rokem

    lovely, i would still choose elizabeth line. 🙂

  • @mindthegapplease3840
    @mindthegapplease3840 Před 3 měsíci

    Jen said "Metrolink" instead of Metropolitan line. 😅.

  • @SamSitar
    @SamSitar Před rokem +1

    fun race. both of you were fast.

  • @allahakbar2411
    @allahakbar2411 Před rokem

    I would’ve thought Jen would get the ga to Stratford. Takes only 8 minutes😉

  • @tflrail4055
    @tflrail4055 Před rokem

    Loved the video! What’s the song called on Bensound?

  • @JISJ1964
    @JISJ1964 Před rokem

    Two of my favourite girls on the transport an canal pages fighting!

  • @dazza9326
    @dazza9326 Před rokem

    The joys of the Big Smoke....

  • @harryelliott4310
    @harryelliott4310 Před rokem +1

    Northern Line 1995 Tube Stock

  • @Listenerandlearner870

    The Liz Line from Romford to central London takes quite a while.

  • @deltic1964
    @deltic1964 Před rokem

    If @LornaJane hadnt had setbacks on Underground she would have wipped your Backside by More Jen

  • @keithparker1346
    @keithparker1346 Před 11 měsíci

    What was the time difference? To me the Lorna route seemed far too stressful

  • @harryelliott4310
    @harryelliott4310 Před rokem +1

    London Overground Class 710

  • @SamuelHills-pi2yi
    @SamuelHills-pi2yi Před 4 měsíci +1

    You know I do buspotting on my way to school 🚸 buses running 🏃 late can effect my buspotting

  • @harryelliott4310
    @harryelliott4310 Před rokem +1

    Elizabeth Line Class 345

  • @lornajaneadventures
    @lornajaneadventures Před rokem +1

    That was close…

  • @allansheldrake4832
    @allansheldrake4832 Před rokem

    Lorna could have gotten off at west ham jubliee line to bond street and central or walk to tottenham court road she would be have bbeen there hours ago

  • @Benji-ov6fh
    @Benji-ov6fh Před měsícem

    You mean class 710

  • @joe_dodman
    @joe_dodman Před rokem

    That was v close

  • @zitzong
    @zitzong Před rokem +1

    Geoff Marshall could of done the race blind folded 😂

  • @Football-gaming-Highlights

    Nice vid

  • @DreamClean
    @DreamClean Před rokem

    We demand total journey times and a conclusion on best route! :)

    • @lornajaneadventures
      @lornajaneadventures Před rokem

      From time of c2c departure to arrival at meeting point, exactly one hour with Jen three minutes behind me. Conclusion, I’d have much rather had Jen’s journey!

    • @DreamClean
      @DreamClean Před rokem +1

      @@lornajaneadventures Excellent, but surely a more relaxed win for you had the central line been running as normal? :)

    • @lornajaneadventures
      @lornajaneadventures Před rokem

      Yes. It made a better video but not a better journey for me 😂

  • @afsorali9146
    @afsorali9146 Před rokem

  • @mudchute4dlr
    @mudchute4dlr Před rokem

    Yay finally