Signalling Principles Under Development (SPUDs)
Remit
Issue (2) November 2012
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Introduction
1.1
This document defines the working arrangements for Signalling Principles Under
Development (SPUDs) group.
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Objectives of Signalling Principles Under Development (SPUDs)
2.1
Work plan
The group exists solely to study, discuss and review the safety, integrity and fitness for purpose of
signalling principles and their application to railway operating practice. To this end, the group:
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Identifies topics of concern or opportunity with regard to signalling principles which could
become proposals
Reviews informally, draft changes to Railway Group Standards(RGS), Railway Industry
Standards (RIS) and Guidance Notes (GN).
Identifies changes to RGS that demonstrate best practice and would be of benefit to the
industry (to be progressed using the laid down procedure)
Considers changes proposed and their effects on the safety and integrity of the railway.
Conditions under which the group will cease activity
2.2.1 n/a
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Membership SPUDs
Membership comprises:
4 x RSSB(3 x CCS; 1 x operating) including chair & secretary
2 x ORR (1 x CCS; 1 x operating)
4 x Network Rail (3 x CCS; 1 x operating)
Additional representatives attend from time to time by invitation for consideration of
specific items.
3.1
Disclosure of Interests
3.1.1 n/a
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Specialist Skills and Knowledge
4.1
Members of the group severally possess expert knowledge of railway signal engineering
principles and their application in operating the UK national railway system.
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Delegation of Authority
5.1
Decision Making
5.1.1 SPUDs does not make decisions. Members wishing to make formal applications for
standards change make a Proposal for Standards Change using the established formal
process.
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5.2
Reporting / Recommendations
There are no formal reporting lines. However, members are expected to share information
and gain views from their respective organisations.
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SIC Funding and Budget Management
6.1
There is no formal budget provision. Meetings are hosted by RSSB, CCS&ENEDU.
Members carry their own costs.
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Process to elect and appoint new members / chairpersons
7.1
There is no formal process to elect a new chair. However, the chair is normally the chair of
CCS standards committee or his nominee.
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Organisation / Operation of Meetings
Meetings are held at approximately three monthly intervals, the schelule for the year being
agreed at the January meeting.
At least two weeks before each meeting, the secretary calls for items to be placed on the
agenda. The agenda and supporting papers (if any) are circulated at least one week before
the meeting.
8.1
Meeting Quorum
8.1.1 According to the agenda content, meetings are considered quorate if attended by at least
one representative of ORR, NR and RSSB.
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Administration
9.1
Reporting Structure
9.1.1 There is no formal reporting structure.
9.2
Minutes
9.2.1 Draft meeting minutes are circulated to attending members shortly after each meeting. In
the absence of comments, draft minutes are circulated to all members in time for the next
meeting. Draft minutes are endorsed by the following meeting.
9.3
Meeting Documentation
9.3.1 Agenda and papers are circulated to all menbers at least a week before each meeting.
9.4
Remit Review
9.4.1 There is no formal process for reviewing the group’s remit.
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