Rail Industry Technical Leadership Group - Scope and Structure

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1 Rail Industry Technical Leadership Group - Scope and Structure Background Following discussions among industry leaders, including representation from RSG and RDG, looking at technical leadership in the industry, this document has been produced with the intention of clarifying scope, accountabilities, structure and participants in a group that can lead technology development for the industry. For the remainder of the document the name Technical Leadership Group () is used to distinguish the new structure. The current rail research, development and technology environment has lots of participants such that the role of each is unclear, the relationship between them is confusing and the pace of delivery is slow. There is a need to simplify this landscape and to balance the desire to be inclusive with personal accountability on members to act and to be empowered to do so on behalf of the organisation they represent such that he delivery of benefits is accelerated. The proposed structure shows being sponsored by its two key stakeholders: RDG which is driving the delivery of Britain s railway to customers and RSG which is engaging with and representing the supply chain. The needs of funders/specifiers eg DfT, Transport Scotland, Transport for the North, TfL will be represented via RDG/RSG. will comprise of representatives of those bodies which both have an interest in technical leadership and the application of technology to drive better outcomes for customers and funders, are in a position to affect change and are willing to commit to deliver actions and thus resources in support of technical improvement. This emphasis reflects one of the key points of the success of the Automotive Council; that all participants contribute in order to have a voice in the forum. would be accountable for the delivery of the Rail Technical Strategy. Scope Vision for Technology Strategic Priorities for Technology Scope Detailed Technology Projects 1 P a g e

2 Purpose The purpose of the Technical Leadership Group () is to: Enable the rail industry to efficiently and effectively deliver its agreed plans through the use of technology Structure The Technical Leadership Group is structured as follows: Government and other agencies eg BIS, DfT, TfN, TS, TfL, Welsh Assembly Rail Delivery Group (RDG) Sponsors Rail Supply Group (RSG) Technical Leadership Group () Innovation Leadership Group RSSB 'Engine Room' Work Packages (see Appendix 1) 2 P a g e

3 Accountabilities ACCOUNTABILITIES 1 In consultation with stakeholders, create, maintain and communicate a technical vision and strategy for the GB Railway which is aligned to whole industry objectives. 2 Lead the rail industry development of the Rail Technical Strategy and secure cross industry support through RDG/RSG 3 Oversee the planning for and industry delivery of the Rail Technical Strategy 4 Develop and maintain a funding plan to deliver the RTS 5 Champion the optimal approach to the long term technical development of the railway system in Great Britain 6 Maintain relationships with technology-driven programmes and projects eg Digital Railway, HS2, TfL, Crossrail, Electrification and other cross industry groups, supporting alignment of their agendas (including research and development) so that they are consistent with long term needs, and encouraging efficiency in the means by which they are developed. 7 Maintain and develop relationships with government, technology facilitators and funders, primarily DfT, Transport Scotland and Department for Business Innovation and Skills and with other relevant cross sector bodies including Technology Strategy Board, Transport Systems Catapult and other Catapults, and research, development and technology (R, D & T) delivery and funding bodies. 8 a Ensure the effective utilisation of RD&T funds. 8 b Cause appropriate RD&T activity to support the development of the long term vision 9 Approve any changes to membership 10 Ensure that robust industrialisation strategies are in place 11 Consider rail technology interfaces with the wider transport system 12 Lead and direct Rail Technical Centres Principles of operation The principles proposed for the are: Membership to be drawn from: REPRESENTATIVE OF NO OF DELEGATES Chair 1 Supply Chain 2 ROSCO 1 Railway Undertaking (train, freight/open access operator) 2 Infrastructure Manager 2 Government Representative (DfT/BEIS) 1 ORR 1 Chair of ILG 1 Chair of SDSG 1 TOTAL 12 3 P a g e

4 Chairman to be elected from within. Membership of the should be made up of senior representatives of the agencies and bodies that the Group is representing as well as government. Individual membership to is to be discussed and agreed with RDG and RSG as the sponsoring groups for. Membership is by invitation only. Those invited to be members of the group do so on behalf of the bodies and/ or organisations that they represent rather than as individuals. Participation in the is an unremunerated role and members should bring with them the required authority, resources and commitment necessary to fulfil their role within the Group. Members are expected to attend and make an active contribution to meetings. Failure to attend three consecutive meetings will lead to a review of membership. Only nominated deputies will be permitted by prior agreement with the Chairman. Continued failure to attend meetings may lead to withdrawal of membership of the Group. A Programme Manager and Technical Director (which could be economically provided by RSSB s Technical Director as part of the roles key accountabilities) are to be appointed to deliver the work packages being established to support delivery of the RTS and will be accountable to (see Appendix 1). Each work package will have a lead (Work Package Owner), to be seconded on a month period and accountable for its delivery under the direction of, supported by expertise drawn from across industry. RSSB is to provide the engine room for and Work Package Owners including provision of support in the areas of technical and analytical expertise and resource, whole systems approach, co-ordination of Rail Technical Centres, funding options, co-ordination with Europe, programme management and reporting, secretariat and administration. Functional Activities The Technical Leadership Group will initially meet every 6-8 weeks. The chairman is responsible for conducting the meetings with the support of RSSB. will report on activities and progress to RDG/ RSG every 3 6 months. Funding The will work with government and industry to develop a co-funded environment for the delivery of the Rail Technical Strategy. Appropriate funding flows need to be developed with shared incentives to mobilise the supply chain on a sustainable basis. In order to achieve funding, projects should: Clearly demonstrate delivery against the RTS and the RSG key technologies. Show how they will achieve sustainability of industry mobilisation and technology development in alignment with the RTS. 4 P a g e

5 Work Package Breakdown Appendix 1 Accountable to Part of Engine room Ensuring work packages deliver to plan Reporting progress to Programme Manager Technical Director Work Package Owners Accountable to Part of Engine room Whole systems overview, including integration/alignment of technology across work packages Technical integrity of work packages Rail Technical Centres Seconded for months to Delivery of RTS Accountable for delivery of the work package and the technology programmes/projects that support it Supported by the Engine room Accountable to the Programme Manager KC01Running trains closer together and KC07 Service operations timed to the second KC02Planed maintenance railway KC03 Efficient access to and from trains and KC09 Personalised customer experience KC04 More value from data KC05 Optimum energy use KC06 More space on trains KC08 Intelligent trains KC10 Greater connectivity for intermodal freight KC11 Low cost railway Intergration into Industry Planning 5 P a g e