2. Network Rail
• The company was founded in 2002 after it took over
Railtrack.
• Network Rails owns the railway tracks, signals,
overhead wires, tunnel, bridges, level crossings and
most stations.
• The Chief executive is Mark Carne
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3. Objectives of the placement
• Gain experience of working in Industry
• Meet people and ask about their role
• Learn about Railways
• Learn about Network Rail running
• Learn about the development of projects from
design to delivery
• Understand the objectives and challenges of the
railway in the UK
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4. Network Rail culture
• Safety at the forefront
a) Minimising risk
b)Safety is the key to success
c) Everyone home safe every day
• Efficiency
• Safety and performance go hand in hand
• Transparency and ethics
• Visualisation tool
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5. Program of the placement
• RAM Root Asset Manager
• Lemington Spa overrun review
• Preston overhead wire issue review
• West Midlands Signaling Centre
• Long term planning
• High Output Ballast Cleaning System
• National Supply Chain
• GRIP4Track Governance Railway Infrastructure
Project
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6. Program of the placement (2)
• NDT Non-Destructive Testing
• Client Service
• Signaling operation
• Metallurgy
• Signaling plan scheme
• Investment paper - Finance
• CAPEX Core work delivery - Finance
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7. Skills and information gained
• Communication skills
• Knowledge of railway projects
• Understanding of running an industry
• Understanding of the role of each team and the
importance of intercommunication
• Issues identified, review and lessons learnt
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8. Professional challenges
• Deal with different character throughout the
placement
• Keep a good relationship with everyone
• Manage a project or an issue in time
• Understand how the role of each employee is
valuable and crucial
• Communicate within a team and inter teams
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