On 04/12/2020 11:15, Recliner wrote:
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/crossrail-paying-140-drivers-up-to-18-months-before-the-line-opens-3tfqg5nhr?shareToken=4a6a1b0d9555d782c503924051dda 2d8

[Quote from The Times]
A TfL spokesman said: “All available drivers are driving TfL Rail trains
on routes out of Paddington and Liverpool Street that will become part
of the Elizabeth line, undertaking vital testing of the central section
or training on other sections of the railway.”
[End quote]

Perhaps they can drive the Reading and Shenfield stoppers on 23/24/27
December, so those with broader route knowledge can add a few badly
needed specials elsewhere.