Crossrail - mega project, game changer, partnership paradigm

Moving beyond

21-07-2021 • 46 Min.

When it comes to a brand new railway with 41 step-free stations, 42 km of tunnels, and the capacity for 250 million journeys a year – then it is all about Crossrail! This mega project is a true game-changer in public transport and will leave a lasting legacy not just for London, but for sustainable, digitalized, urban rail travel around the world. Twenty years in the making, the Elizabeth line, as it will be known, has only become a reality thanks to partnerships and teamwork on a scale never seen before.In the third episode of “Moving beyond”, our host Sally Eaves is joined by Mark Wild, Crossrail Ltd Chief Executive Officer, and Rob Morris, Siemens Mobility’s Managing Director for Rail Infrastructure in the UK, to reflect on the successes and challenges faced during this ground-breaking project Follow all participants on LinkedIn:Prof. Sally Eaves: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sally-eaves/Mark Wild: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-wild-32488521/Rob Morris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-morris-83b3b716/ Want to know more about our podcast? Visit https://www.mobility.siemens.com/global/en/insights/mobility-podcast.html or follow Siemens Mobility on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook or Instagram What other mobility topics would you like us to discuss in our podcast? Leave a comment with your wish at Apple Podcast. Or if you have any questions, please contact us via E-Mail at podcast.mobility@siemens.com.