Rail Technology – What’s the Point? Dave Palmer – Digital Railway Sponsor

“a more reliable, more competitive, growing railway…” Why are we here? A more reliable railway An expanded network A better deal for passengers A modern workforce A productive and innovative sector “We are requiring faster improvements in customer service and passenger experience, including using digital technologies… “…we are working with the industry to target innovation, realise the full potential of new technologies, support suppliers and put the sector in a strong position…” “…reversing decades of decline…” “…modernise the infrastructure…” “…change the way the industry works…” “…it is now time for real change…” “a more reliable, more competitive, growing railway…” “…which offers a better deal to passengers.” “an expanding, modern railway…” “…that is dedicated to improving services for the customer.”

The Challenge

Survival of the Fittest? “Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results”

The Pace of Change

We are not Alone

Innovation and Modernisation The need to Innovate OLD WAY Innovation and Modernisation TECHNOLOGY DEPLOYMENT OPERATIONS “We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them. NEW WAY

The Change Dichotomy Technology Change

The Next Steps…

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