This question was recently set at the York Study Group June session. Any comments would be gratefully received.
You may answer this question:
EITHER i) from the point of view of an equipment manufacturer seeking to sell a new product,
OR ii) from the point of view of a railway seeking to introduce new technology.
You are responsible for approving a new signalling or telecommunications product.
a) Identify the key risks associated with the introduction of new technology to existing
railways. [5 marks]
b) Describe in detail the documentation and processes which should be used to demonstrate how these risks have been managed. [20 marks]
You may answer this question:
EITHER i) from the point of view of an equipment manufacturer seeking to sell a new product,
OR ii) from the point of view of a railway seeking to introduce new technology.
You are responsible for approving a new signalling or telecommunications product.
a) Identify the key risks associated with the introduction of new technology to existing
railways. [5 marks]
b) Describe in detail the documentation and processes which should be used to demonstrate how these risks have been managed. [20 marks]