199004 – Hingley – Centralisation of Control – Technical Overkill or Business Necessity?

This paper describes British Rail’s current practice in Centralised Control Systems. It outlines the business needs met by the system and the way in which British Rail (BR) manages the introduction of new systems including their maintenance.

The paper then goes on to compare and contrast two other approaches to the business justification and introduction of new technology. The paper shows how the business requirements shaped the Centralised Control Systems that were proposed.