IRSE 5th Presidential Lecture, Why it’s not easy setting up ETCS projects

Why do so many ETCS programmes suffer delays, cost overruns and operational difficulties despite seemingly mature technology?
About this Event

IN PERSON ONLY (this lecture will not be livestreamed)

To attend the 5th Presidential Lecture in Utrecht, please register.

Only registered Members will be given access to the building.

For people attending the subsequent Signalling the Future: The Toolkit 2-day event 10 & 11 Nov, there are multiple hotels close to ProRail office and a direct train (30 min) to Railcenter Amersfoort. For more details and to book your place at the event, please follow this link

Abstract.

"Why do so many ETCS programmes suffer delays, cost overruns and operational difficulties despite seemingly mature technology? Drawing on lessons from numerous retrofit projects, this presentation argues that the biggest risks are not always, if ever, technical—they are organisational and commercial. It explores the characteristics of successful ETCS teams supplier side and customer side, common governance mistakes, and the interaction between customers, suppliers and systems integrators that determines project outcomes. Through practical examples of both good and bad practice, the presentation identifies the organisational principles that consistently lead to successful delivery and those that repeatedly undermine even the strongest technical solutions."

David Cregan Bio

An experienced International manager who has led large and internationally spread engineering/product development and P&L business units. Has strong engineering , product development, people management, team building and business skills. Ability to manage significant complexity but now decaying into retirement.

A team builder, with an ability to recognise and effectively develop talent with the critical ability to identify effective performers and place them in the right roles.

Extensive experience working internationally including placements in many countries including Germany, Sweden, USA, Belgium, the UK and Saudi Arabia. Experience of working in, leading, and motivating multinational teams based across different continents.