Operations Council
Chair: Tom Joyner (CrossCountry Trains)
RDG Lead: Phil Barrett
Purpose
To provide collaboration by train operators on all matters relating to railway operations to deliver a safe, punctual and sustainable railway for passengers.
Working Groups
Activity is managed through the following working groups collaborating on specialist areas within the Business Plan:
- Control Forum
- Emergency Planning Group
- Incident Care Team Management Group
- Operations Standards Forum
- Passenger Operators Safety Group
- Performance and Planning Forum
- Traincrew Forum
Objectives
- Identify and promote best practices for train operations to improve industry delivery
- Identify emerging /create new opportunities for operations practices and efficiencies
- Provide a collective view on emerging issues/risks
- Identify/promote/protect train operator interests in the wider network
- To provide services such as training for Incident Care teams
Outputs
- Guidance Notes
- Scheme brief on industry issues
- Provision of services such training for Incident Care Teams and platform gauging software
- Forums/Groups to collaborate on emerging issues and good practice