BTP marks Queen's milestone with Crossrail test

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BTP marks Queen's milestone with Crossrail test

Transport officers marked the Queen's anniversary by holding an emergency exercise.

Testing times: BTP officers with LFB teams during the Elizabeth Line test day

Date - 7th February 2022
By - Chris Smith

A multi-agency exercise has helped move London's biggest construction project closer to completion and meet a historic milestone. British Transport Police officers and volunteers from across the country took part in a simulated incident...

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