Amanda felt one problem was that, over time, processes that were intended to make things work have increasingly been used dogmatically rather than pragmatically. In this Integrated Rail Plan, Manchester Piccadilly station would operate as a turnback station. Description used where a station consists of multiple layers of tracks the low-level line runs below the high-level line. Capability and Culture culture change and training programmes within Network Rail, plus the appointment of SPEED champions. endobj
Emma Osborn, Commercial Director, Network Rail Wales & Western, made the point that her company does not have all the answers and needs the humility to accept that suppliers can offer solutions if they are engaged early enough in a project. Part of the PACE ethos is empowering and delegating authority to those best placed for decision making within the project team. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. It will remove layers of process and bureaucracy that add little value, while freeing up time to focus on doing the things that matter, safely. Cable Routing Strategy; Detailing the means of running all cables for he scheme and to demonstrate the methods of achieving full diversity. Wed like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services. The challenge now is to spread and scale that best practice across other programmes and the wider network. The governments plan to transform rail links between key cities across the north of England through new lines and upgrades. United Kingdom PACE has. 13 0 obj
With strikes paralysing Britain, bosses have lost their grip on where we work . Taking advantage of current reduced traffic levels to deliver the recent Kings Cross blockade nine months earlier than its originally planned December date was a major planning exercise that was only possible with effective collaboration. Within Pace we are trying to create a framework with a delegated authority of decision making, We have cultivated a whole generation of people who apply it mechanically. He stressed the benefits of the one-team approach that required funders, users and suppliers to be involved as early as possible, for which suitable procurement arrangements were required. Driven by safety, performance and cost efficiency. A spur from the Western Leg of HS2 connecting to the West Coast Main Line south of Wigan, enabling HS2 services to Scotland (Glasgow and Edinburgh) to avoid congested sections of the West Coast Main Line between Crewe and Wigan. SPEED is all about the mindset shift needed in the industry to radically transform our cost base and programmes for infrastructure, and embracing the PACE frameworks is one of the ways in which this can be enabled. The latest minutes from Network Rails board meeting show that the project acceleration in a controlled environment (Pace) was expected to start being rolled out last month. Stuart advises that the centre will be a focus for this and is developing good peer review practice which will involve external experts on critical projects. This Network Rail standard is mandatory and shall be complied with by Network Rail and its contractors if applicable from 1st September 2012. I am an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual, with a long track record of project delivery. The production of estimates, for example, in terms of cost, in a range, producing both a low and higher estimated outcome. Finally, he noted that there are occasions when a slower and more coordinated approach is appropriate, especially when there is a risk to the timetable. existing control frameworks and to plan for them to be updated in line with PACE. He also stressed that it has to look outwards by working externally with the supply chain and organisations such as RIA and the Major Projects Association. PACE is a new approach that will make it easier for Network Rail to integrate and respond to operational challenges. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Our readers include transport experts, politicians and enthusiasts both in the UK and globally. The East Coast Main Line (ECML) is one of the UKs core rail lines, running between London Kings Cross and Edinburgh, via Peterborough, York, Doncaster, Darlington and Newcastle. The DfT 's new unit brings together transport experts, ministers, businesses, local government and other specialists to inspire fresh ideas, getting to grips with opportunities to improve. endobj
Andrews message was reinforced by a video message from the Prime Minister who was certain that Britain would soon be travelling again and stressed the importance of rail investment. It requires the provision of six new stations and has to accommodate two passenger trains per hour in addition to the existing freight service. <>
Network Rail had a challenge from the government last year to look at how we could reduce the time and cost associated with delivering infrastructure projects onto the network, which led to the setting up of our Project Speed, explains Wright. In this Integrated Rail Plan, proposals for electrification in the North and Midlands refers to the installation of OLE along stated routes. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. The number of trains that can travel through a corridor during a period of time. Please contact SPEED@networkrail.co.uk to gain access to more information on the SPEED Hub. Under Pace, we say this is what A looks like and this is what B looks like when it is well done but how you get there is down to you. The full, robust engineering design is produced along with the detailed costings and time estimates that go with the project delivery. He advised that if the industry could seize the opportunity to build back better and faster, it would have the fervent support of his government. Jakartas Transport & Urban Planning Progress? Building on these values, the Project SPEED team has developed an approach to guide our day-to-day working, so we can all play our part in building a modern and efficient railway that we can be proud of. Overspecification is the process of building infrastructure to standards that are unnecessarily specific or risk-averse, potentially resulting in higher costs. The changes are designed to create a simpler and more consistent approach to project management, which is needed given the current demands on the railway, according to Chris Rowley, Network Rail's director of NR2N (Network Rail 2nd Generation). The overall approach is product rather than process driven and within each of they key stages of GRIP an agreed set of products are delivered. 24 0 obj
For the past 12 months, this has been considering new ways of delivering projects and trying these out on pilot schemes. 11 0 obj
There is a lot more to the change than a new name and Network Rail programme director (capital investment) Mike Wright believes the impact will be seen in less than 12 months. <>
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Any upcoming events will be published here. GTR is doing the timetable work to evaluate journey time, capacity and connectivity impact on various options for the Croydon Area Remodelling Scheme (CARS). <>
Wright describes Project Speed as a broad piece of work and the move to Pace came out of it with the aim of unpicking some of the issues around governance and Grip. At that time, he was working on the Airdrie to Bathgate project in a role that included the management of utilities and consents. In addition, a new delivery model was developed for the three packages of work: rail corridor works led by Network Rail, stations and highways led by Northumberland County Council and introduction of the new passenger service led by Northern Rail. In an article last year in New Civil Engineer, Mike Wright (Network Rails Capital Investment Programme Director) describes the aim of PACE to keep the rigour of Grip but not control projects so excessively that we are adding extra time and cost to the delivery.. It was set up to significantly reduce the time and costs of delivering rail infrastructure projects. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Stuart considered that the knowledge hub is one of most important things the centre is doing as it is not possible to know if costs and timescales are being reduced unless there are good baselines. To receive New Civil Engineer's daily and weekly newsletters click here. <>
Detailed oriented self starter and finisher. Putting the engineering decision-making into the hands of the delivery team can only help the project delivery, the costs and time scales. The Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) has launched a new briefing exploring how Project Speed can improve delivery of rail projects. Pace offers a more flexible framework that can be more tailored . . So what is PACE, and how does it differ from its predecessor? <>
One success story already realised using PACE is the restoration of the Dartmoor Railway Line, putting regular passenger services back on the line after more than 50 years. High Speed 2 (HS2) is a new high-speed railway linking London, the Midlands and the North, with services continuing to Scotland via the West Coast Main Line. Andrew acknowledged that this is not always a fair picture but that there are too many examples we can all think of which have defined us in the eyes of those we serve and those who fund us. The Great Western Electrification Programme (GWEP) was 2 billion overspent; a decade before that, the final 12 billion cost at todays prices of the West Coast Main Line upgrade in 2006 compares unfavourably with its original 1.4 billion estimate from 1994. An approach to train timetabling to maximise the use of a mixed-traffic railway. /ProcSet [/PDF /Text /ImageB /ImageC /ImageI]
From the start of this year the Governance for Rail Investment Projects (Grip) process, which has been in place for more than a decade, is being replaced with Project Acceleration in a Controlled Environment (Pace). According to Network rail, the aims of project SPEED are: PACE is divided up into five main stages for efficient enhancement delivery of rail infrastructure: These stages are similar to GRIP process but effort has been made to reduce the control on projects so as not to add excessively to the time estimates whilst still maintaining the rigour of the design and implementation process. The Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline (RNEP) is the governments rolling process of determining rail enhancements, by structuring the process of development through various assurance gateways as project plans mature. To receive New Civil Engineer's daily and weekly newsletters click here. We run 20 of the UK's largest stations while all the others, over 2,500, are run by the country's train operating companies. to a status equivalent to RIBA 2 and Network Rail PACE ES3 (formerly GRIP 3), moving the project on to the next stage and seeking to maintain partner support and commitment; 3.3 The RIBA stage 2 report and OBC was shared with the industry working group regarding the acceptability of the work to date with a recommendation that we His roles in British Rail included Maintenance Assistant at Slade Green, Depot Engineer at Haymarket, Scottish DM&EE Training Engineer and ScotRail Safety Systems Manager. GRIP, a project by Network Rail to help deliver efficiency improvements on the rail network, has been replaced by a new programme called PACE. Visit our, Interview | Mike Wright of Network Rail on setting a new tone for project delivery, Balfour to build River Trent pedestrian bridge as costs rise, Former East West Rail boss joins National Highways, Council in talks over future of Newcastle station project after contractor collapse, Greek train crash: Failure of signalling systems highlights railway safety issues, Inspiring Women in Construction and Engineering, On demand webinar: SuDS and the Code of Adoption Sewerage, On demand webinar: What the next 10 years holds for the built environment, On demand webinar: machine control and automation, Building Momentum: SUDs are ready to enter the mainstream. Wright says that the regions know their project portfolio and contract frameworks better than anyone else, so they are best placed to make the right decision on when to move over. This could be due to the train completing its journey and beginning a new journey or due to the train needing to turn around during its journey to access the necessary route. To receive New Civil Engineer's daily and weekly newsletters click here. At the end of stage 3 the most appropriate and economically viable option that delivers all the requirements is selected. endobj
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GRIP/PACE Network Rail's process for developing railway interventions, split into various gateways in a similar manner to the Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline (RNEP). 3 0 obj
The Integrated Rail Plan recommends completing the electrification of the MML, bringing fully-electric services to Leicester, Derby, Nottingham and Sheffield. The statutory approval process for schemes. Its aim is to secure rail investment by demonstrating that the industry can become more competitive by significantly reducing costs and halving the time it takes to complete projects. Halving the time and slashing the cost of project delivery are the two core principles of Network Rails application of Project Speed and is the driving force behind the move to a new project delivery framework. <>
Fast services between Leeds and London currently use this line. Wright and his team have spent the early months of this year rolling out the Pace concept to Network Rail staff and its supply chain. 1 0 obj
SRC Infrastructure has been providing project management and engineering-based advisory, consultancy and managed services solutions to UK infrastructure clients for 20 years. PACE (Project Acceleration in a Controlled Environment) was approved by the Network Rail board in November 2020 after several months of testing. Rail Signalling & Power17 Moorlands LaneSaltash, Cornwall However, the key requirement is a change in culture.