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Mr Smith is currently chief operating officer for rail at TfL and has led the £1bn East London Line extension project. He has also overseen the development, launch and operation of London Overground and management of its operating concession.
At Crossrail he will be responsible for leading the development of operational and customer service strategy, defining the structure of the new railway’s operating and maintenance organisations as well as leading on the arrangements for the future operating concession.
Crossrail chief executive Andrew Wolstenholme said: “Howard Smith has significant and diverse railway experience having overseen the creation of London Overground and worked on DLR, national rail, London Underground and the successful 2012 Games. His knowledge of railway operations and the delivery of high-quality rail services in London and the southeast is unrivalled.”
Howard Smith will report jointly to Crossrail chief executive Andrew Wolstenholme and London Underground and Rail managing director Mike Brown.
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