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Felix Ahatty worked on the Crossrail project as a field engineer specialising in tunnel ventilation, an important and complex component to the tunnel and station build.
Chris Binns was Chief Engineer for Crossrail from 2015 to when the Elizabeth line opened. His remit was to oversee all of the engineering deliverables for the project.
Jamie Geen is a Customer Experience Assistant on the Elizabeth line, working on the central section stations. He has become known for his fun customer announcements.
David Taylor joined the Crossrail project in 1989 and was involved with the early architectural designs for the new stations. He then went on to work as Head of Route Development and Protection to ensure the line was safeguarded in advance of receiving parliamentary approval.
Louis Labonte is the Duty Head of Control at MTR Elizabeth line, based at the Romford Control Centre. He oversees a team of operators who monitor the train service on the Elizabeth line.
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Sam Richards worked on the Crossrail project as Head of Urban Integration, ensuring the spaces outside of the stations were accessible, safe and welcoming for passengers using the new line.
Kim Kapur worked on the Crossrail project on behalf of London Underground (LU), ensuring that the Elizabeth line stations that would be operated by LU were fully integrated and ready for operation.
Rob Paris joined the Crossrail project in 2003 and eventually worked as Head of Sustainability and Consents. His role involved ensuring the project met its environmental commitments, obtained and complied with all consents and co-authoring of the sustainability strategy.