Chiltern Automatic Train Protection User Management Group (CATP UMG) Remit Issue (4) Tuesday 07 May 2013

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1 Chiltern Automatic Train Protection User Management Group (CATP UMG) Remit Issue (4) Tuesday 07 May Introduction 1.1 This document defines the working arrangements for the Chiltern Automatic Train Protection User Management Group (CATP UMG) which is a sub group of the Train Control Technical Sub Group (TCTSG) in accordance with SIC Protocol, Issue 4. 2 Purpose of the CATP UMG 2.1 The purpose of the Chiltern ATP UMG shall be to: Establish and maintain the Chiltern ATP UMG as a recognised stakeholder group. Develop and provide recommendations for the whole life support requirements for the Chiltern ATP systems to provide a robust system life based on an earliest replacement date envisaged to be Seeking endorsement from the V/TC&C SIC where appropriate. Provide technical support to the V/TC&C SIC and other relevant parties, where appropriate, in order to assist with the development of a replacement system. Advise V/TC&C SIC on migration issues. 3 Objectives of Subgroup 3.1 Work plan Determine the strategies, policies and targets to enable the successful management of the Chiltern ATP System Ensure that the system delivers the required functionality and reliability until at least 2025, including obsolescence that may occur as a result of legislation changes Support individual member organisations in discharging their individual responsibilities and accountabilities. 3.2 Conditions under which the sub group will cease activity The CATP UMG will cease activity: upon satisfactory completion of activity. under instruction from the V/TC&C SIC. upon withdrawal or exceedence of funding. if there are infringements of Intellectual Property Rights or commercial sensitivity. 4 Membership of SIC / Sub Group 4.1 The stakeholders who are concerned, and accountable for the Chiltern ATP system are : Network Rail HQ Head of Signal Engineering / Maintenance / Operations Chiltern Railways Angel Trains Limited Caroline Bukenya Secretary of EMC sub-group of the V/TC&C SIC Telephone Caroline.Bukenya@rssb.co.uk

2 Porterbrook Leasing Thales - System Support London Underground Limited Eversholt Rail Group 4.2 Stakeholders are defined in this document as those individuals or organisations with responsibilities and/or obligations under Railway Group Standards. 4.3 Each stakeholder will nominate representatives to sit on the Chiltern ATP UMG who shall have the required expertise to make decisions regarding the system interface. The Chairman for each meeting shall be Network Rail Territory Engineer Signals. The representation of the group shall comprise: Network Rail Chiltern Railways V/TC&C SIC TCTSG Chairman Thales London Underground Limited 4.4 Where activities or alterations may result in system operation changes and/or fundamental changes to the operational safety management system then the Chiltern ATP UMG is responsible for ensuring that all appropriate review bodies are informed, and are in agreement with the acceptability of the changes. The Chiltern ATP UMG will ensure that appropriate approvals are gained, and where appropriate the support of the TCTSG & V/TC&C SIC. 4.5 Decisions / proposals made by the Chiltern ATP UMG must be endorsed by all stakeholders or their delegates either at meetings or in writing. In the event of a failure to agree on any decision, a specialist meeting shall be convened at which the Chiltern ATP UMG and other parties shall be invited to attend as required, to assist in the arbitration process. 4.6 Where required, supporting expertise, which will include supplier or stakeholder representation, will be requested by the Chiltern ATP UMG by invitation. 4.7 Disclosure of Interests Disclosure of Interest applies to both SIC and Sub Groups alike and Issue 4 of the SIC Protocol, section 6.4 states: If a member, or a person for whom that member works, has a direct or indirect personal interest in a matter to be discussed by the committee, as distinct from a common interest of the industry category as a whole, the member shall declare that interest to the Chairman of the committee of which they are a member at the earliest opportunity: a) On the first occasion at which the matter is discussed, or b) If a member is not aware of an interest at that time, at the next committee meeting after which they become aware of that interest, regardless of whether the matter is being discussed at that meeting.

3 5 Specialist Skills and Knowledge 5.1 While each individual stakeholder s areas of accountability will vary, they all fall within the following general areas: System Design / Engineering System Operation / Isolation System Maintenance Configuration Control System Migration General Information Sharing 5.2 These accountabilities do not necessarily have to be discharged by the Chiltern ATP UMG, but may be delegated. However, the Chiltern ATP UMG is still accountable for ensuring that they are discharged fully. 5.3 To ensure that the principal system requirements are properly specified, including: System architecture, interfaces and boundaries / coverage Safety requirements Non-safety requirements Partitioning of requirements between sub-systems Non ATP fitted trains 5.4 To ensure that arrangements are in place (and periodically reviewed) for the life management of the system, including: The provision and upkeep of documentation regarding system operation and maintenance Clearly defined responsibilities for system operation and maintenance System performance monitoring and corrective action Configuration control arrangements Change management and approval 5.5 System Whole Life Developments System decommissioning and migration to alternative systems System Management & Developments Integration with future systems System Enhancements, expansion of coverage Management of obsolescence: component life expiry legislation driven 6 Delegation of Authority 6.1 Decision Making

4 6.1.1 The meeting should endeavour to agree a consensus on matters discussed. If consensus cannot be achieved the meeting should clearly document why a consensus could not be achieved and report to V/TC&C SIC. 6.2 Reporting / Recommendations The CATP UMG will report via its parent group, the TCTSG, who report to the V/TC&C SIC bi-annually. 7 SIC Funding and Budget Management 7.1 Representation by the stakeholders on the CATP UMG shall be in kind. 7.2 Funding for specific packages of Research and Development will be made available from RSSB subject to support from the and authorisation by RSSB. 7.3 RSSB will provide financial support to the SIC for the non-research & Development activities in line with the SIC agreement signed by RSSB and the V/TC&C SIC Chair. 8 Process to elect and appoint new members / chairpersons 8.1 The CATP UMG shall follow the election process for new members or a new Chairperson as set out in SIC Protocol Issue 4. 9 Organisation / Operation of Meetings 9.1 Meeting Quorum A meeting quorum must exist of 1 x Chiltern Railways, 1 x Network Rail, 1 x Supplier (Thales) 1 x Network Rail Maintainer and it is highly desirable 1 x Network Rail Operator but not essential 9.2 Administration The meeting will operate to a pre-agreed agenda (minimum of one meeting per calendar year) If there are insufficient agenda items to be discussed at any single meeting the Chairman will, with consultation, cancel the meeting with six working days notice The Chiltern ATP UMG will ensure that the V/TC&C SIC TCTSG is kept informed of progress. 9.3 Minutes Draft minutes will be reviewed by the Chair before distribution to the group The draft minutes will be distributed to the group via the Extranet The draft minutes of each meeting will be approved at the following meeting The final approved minutes of each meeting will be distributed to the group via the Extranet. 9.4 Meeting Documentation The meeting documentation will be provided to the group no later than one week prior to the meeting The meeting documentation will be distributed to the group via the Extranet. 9.5 Remit Review This remit shall be reviewed every two years.

5 9.5.2 Any amendments shall be endorsed by the V/TC&C SIC prior to issue.

6 Appendix A V/TC&C SIC and Subgroup Diagram Vehicle Train Control & Communications (V/TC&C SIC) Chair: Clive Burrows Train Control Technical Sub Group (TCTSG) Chair: Nick Wright Train Protection & Warning System Strategy Group (TPWS SG) Chair: Peter Leppard Future Communication & Positioning Systems Advisory Group (FC&PS AG) Chair: Farha Sheikh Defect Recording Analysis and Corrective Action System Working Group (DRACAS) Chair: Richard Cundy Future Traffic Regulation Optimisation FuTRO Chair: Clive Burrows Vehicle Communications Advisory Group (VCAG) Chair: Nick Wright Electro-Magnetic Compatibility Subgroup (EMC SG) Chair: Maya Petkova Automatic Warning System Working Group (AWS WG) Chair: Nick Wright - DORMANT Track Circuit Assisters Steering Group (TCA SG) Chair: Nick Wright Radio Electronic Token Block Working Group (RETB WG) Chair: Stephen Muirhead Chiltern Automatic Train Protections User Management Group (Chiltern ATP UMG) Chair: Graham Wire Great Western Automatic Train Protection User Management Group (GW ATP UMG) Chair: Martin Evans Caroline Bukenya Secretary of EMC sub-group of the V/TC&C SIC Telephone Caroline.Bukenya@rssb.co.uk