2. Steve Denniss
Technical Director

3. TECHNOLOGY + PEOPLE = SUCCESS The People Perspective

4. Making a success of the Digital Railway
Joint paper IRSE/WSP
Clear messages
The System includes the people
More people issues than technology issues
We need to address the possible skills gap now

5. Skills Technical Skills Data analytics Software development
Cyber security
Personal Skills
Innovative thinking
Challenging status quo
Creativity

6. “ ” Reaching out 2017 Engage with the wider community
Ask the passenger
What is expected of rail transport in the future?
Inspire the youth
Bringing new technology to the railway will be most successful with the support and inclusion of all parts of society.
- David Rowe, Head of Strategy RD&T Network Rail “ ”
2017

7. Collaboration, collaboration, collaboration
Power for change
Collaboration, collaboration, collaboration
Academia
£64m
Skills Training
Institutions
Suppliers

8. Challenges and barriers
Acceptance of skills shortage/gap
Measuring the gap is very difficult
Plan for technology roll out has not been clear
What skills will be required – mix of old and new
Shortage vs Gap?
Suppliers are the main source / need firm commitment

9. The path to success
Transfer knowledge
Maintain momentum
Plan effectively for the future
People development programme
Identify “long lead” training required
Understand scale of challenge

10. How are we doing? Digital Railway Centre of Excellence
Digital Railway Industry People Strategy
National College for High Speed Rail
National Training Academy for Rail (NTAR)
National Skills Academy Rail (NSAR)
Qualifications in Rail / MSc courses

11. Collaboration is the key
Customers, suppliers, training establishments work together
Identify the capabilities and the skills needed
Develop the training and opportunities for development
On something as complex and challenging as the Digital Railway Programme, if there is no effective collaboration you wont find an effective set of solutions. Collaboration is critical to enable success.
- Neil Franklin Head of Skills Intelligence NSAR “ ”

12. Collaboration is the key
Academia
Institutions
Suppliers

13. Steve Denniss
Technical Director