The Chief Executive of Crossrail has stood down.

Transport for London confirmed that Simon Wright will step down "as planned" and the Managing Director of London Underground Mark Wild will take up the post on 19 November.

Last week, an interim financing package between the Government and the Mayor of London was confirmed, which will enable Crossrail to continue its construction work and vital testing at pace to open the Elizabeth line to passengers as quickly as possible.

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While Mr Wild is at Crossrail London Underground Director of Network Operations Nigel Holness will step up to the role of Managing Director.

Mr Wright said: "Everyone involved in the project is fully focused on ensuring the Elizabeth line is completed as quickly as possible. With the construction phase due to come to an end later this year, the major focus for Crossrail will be the integration of the complex railway systems and the start of full-time testing."

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