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Crossrail: Lessons Learned

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  • Duration: 1 hr 1 min
  • Publication date: 08 Mar 2024

Abstract

The story of completing Crossrail and getting the Elizabeth Line open. An explanation of how the programme found itself in significant disarray and trouble after years of apparent success. Includes an explanation of the key strategic lessons learned for current and future major programmes to consider.

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  • Crossrail
  • Elizabeth Line

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    Mark Wild

    Mark Wild has more than 35 years of experience leading complex and critical infrastructure. An Engineer with Hons Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Masters in Business Administration. Mark started his career in the electricity sector, but the majority of his experience has been in transportation. He has had a long career in operating and building major transportation infrastructure. Mark is the former Managing Director of Westinghouse Signals and was the CEO of Public Transport Victoria. Mark is the former Managing Director of London Underground and the former CEO of Crossrail, Europe’s largest infrastructure programme. Mark took up the role of CEO for SGN, one of the UK’s largest gas distribution networks in August last year.
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