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