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Jim Forrest worked as the construction manager for Whitechapel station. Having retired twice, he was drawn back to work when interesting opportunities came his way, Crossrail being one. Jim worked on the Crossrail project until 2021 when he retired for the third and final time at the age of 83.
Catherine Latham has worked for Transport for London since graduating university. In 2019 she joined the Crossrail project and a year later was appointed as Head of Trails, Testing and Commissioning, a role which helped the railway prepare for opening.
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oral history
Monika Michalska had never driven a train before when she applied to become a driver on the Elizabeth line. She drove the first passenger train on the line and also featured in the official video to mark the opening of Bond Street station.
Christina Andersen joined the Crossrail art team as a graduate. Her role soon evolved, with Christina overseeing the commissioning and delivery of the contemporary art programme for the new central section stations on the Elizabeth line.