1991 – Aug – Moore – Risk Management – Introduction of New Technology

Trevor Moore, P.Eng. FIRSE The introduction of new technology for railway signalling must be a partnership between the contractors and the SRA. It requires a rigourous approach by both sides to identify the problems, the requirements and the solution. A detailed approach to implementation must encompass agreed quality standards and transfer of technology. Management of the risk associated with new technology does not rely on some glorified formulae for trouble free implementation. Risk will be minimised by a rigourous attention to detail from the concept of the project through to bringing into use and the life of the system.