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Development Scheme Network Rail
The Network Rail Advanced Apprenticeship Scheme is a cornerstone of the future development of Network Rail, equipping applicants to become the technicians, team leaders, supervisors, managers and engineers of the future.
London Underground London Underground’s Apprenticeship Development Scheme will develop new, skilled track renewal operatives who will be experienced and profi cient in the LU environment. Focusing on track renewal, the scheme saw 20 successful appoint- ments in 2012.
ScotRail ScotRail’s Modern Apprenticeship in Customer Service is the fi rst rail industry apprenticeship scheme focusing on customer service, with placements on train, in hospitality, and at booking offi ces.
Southern Railway Southern’s Apprenticeship Scheme offers recruits four years of hands-on learning in the Fleet Department, including the opportunity to undertake a role across one of Southern’s three major depots.
Cost Base Reduction
Aspin Foundations Limited Aspin provided an alternative solution for the track stabilisation problems on the West Coast Main Line; ‘Trackbed Enhanced Axial Micropiles’ (TEAM).
Concrete Canvas Ltd
A new material technology called Concrete Canvas (CC), essentially a concrete impregnated geotextile, offers a rapidly installed alternative to conventional concreting.
TATA Steel Projects
Construction of a new platform at Templecombe station in the disused trackbed adjacent to the disused platform created signifi cant savings.
TfL
The Bank Station Capacity Upgrade included a new procurement approach, Innovative Contractor Engagement (ICE), to maximise market value.
CSR – Corporate Social Responsibility
First Capital Connect FCC’s work forms part of the Prince’s Trust ‘Get into Railways’ programme, providing intensive training and support for young people.
Collaborative Working Hitchin Alliance
The Hitchin Flyover was successfully delivered under a Project Alliance Agree- ment between Network Rail and HOCHTIEF, supported by the BS11000 ‘Collaborative Business Relationships’ standards and principles.
Network Rail Infrastructure Projects
Network Rail is working in accordance with BS11000 as an enabler of cultural and behavioural change, driving more consistent and stronger relationships with partners.
Network Rail The Stafford Area Improvements Programme was delivered through the industry’s fi rst ‘pure alliance’ comprising Atkins, Laing O’Rourke, Network Rail and VolkerRail.
Skanska The Borough Viaduct project was delivered by working in close collaboration with the client, design team, supply chain and local stakeholders and neighbours, and was BS11000-accredited.
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Linbrooke Services Linbrooke offers an extensive internal training programme called ‘operational leadership’ with an emphasis on a learning approach and business resilience.
Serco Docklands Serco for Skills and the Community Ambassador schemes aim to improve skills and employment, and to increase awareness of the DLR, for local residents.
Southern Railway Southern supported local community groups to improve the passenger experience through Station Partnerships, including the Art on the Line project.
Electrifi cation Amey plc
Amey built a High Output Operations Base (HOOB) for the fi rst high-output electrifi cation scheme on the GWML, bringing environmental and effi ciency benefi ts.
Network Rail & RIA – REDP The Rail Electrifi cation Development Programme (REDP) is preparing the UK
network for electrifi cation, seeking to address any potential pinch points.
ScotRail
The Paisley Canal Electrifi cation (PaCE) scheme was successfully completed in an alliance with Network Rail along a fi ve-mile stretch of line, with costs reduced by 61%.
WCPSU Integrated Team Costain helped to deliver the third phase of the West Coast Power Supply Upgrade (PSU), with Network Rail, Alstom, and Babcock.
Environmental & Sustainability Concrete Canvas Ltd
A new material technology called Concrete Canvas (CC), essentially a concrete impregnated geotextile, typically delivers 90% material savings.
CrossCountry The Lamp Block project involved the design and construction of new sustainable accommodation for 500 train crew using Birmingham New Street station.
Northern Rail ‘Loco’s Lair’ invited Northern’s employees to pitch sustainability ideas, with the fi nalists’ ideas to be implemented by the TOC.
ScotRail
The Energy Reduction Strategy has introduced renewable energy sources, power conservation schemes, recycling and education campaigns across the Scottish railway.
Lifetime Achievement
Graham Ellis Training Development Manager at McGinley, Graham Ellis’s focus on behavioural change has transformed track safety, with many schemes adopted as best practice across the industry.
Alan Runacres CH2M Hill Project Director Alan Runacres has given 45 years of continuous service, delivering major railway and tunnelling infrastructure, including the Channel Tunnel Rail Link.
Vincent Wragg Professional Head of Telecomms at Telent, Vincent Wragg has introduced ground- breaking new technology to the railways and he also mentors young entrants to the industry.
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