Rail Stakeholders

The following is important to the rolling stock and Freight operators and leasing bodies: Clear and stable environment for them to plan their retro-fitments Keeping as many trains as possible in service during the approvals process The effectiveness of the onboard kit and how well it integrates with other onboard systems How operating rules and driving practice will change Ensuring continuity of Train detection and Protection during migration Being confident of maintenance support and clear on liabilities once using the new kit Clear information on obligations for new fleet during the franchise process Rolling out quickly enough geographically such that freight fitment will be worthwhile.

The following is important to the wider NR departments

Alignment with route renewal plan particularly where asset condition enforces changes Ensuring that the reliability and availability of the kit continues to improve, Cost confidence and franchise plan visibility The availability of skilled engineers. The following is important to the wider stakeholder bodies: Focussing on capacity by prioritising High speed Lines and dense commuter networks Retaining forward compatibility Being clear on what new train paths are expected on completion and on what date Thorough treatment of line side safety, operating procedures and level crossing implications Any subsequent changes to interoperability standards following BREXIT.