Southern Line Blockage Tool

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  "date": "2024-09-19T11:36:37+01:00",
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        "description": "Line blockage irregularities pose significant risks to the safety of track workers and the safe passage of trains. An analysis of line block irregularities in the Southern region has identified root causes in the quality of planning, plan validation, and plan execution.\nThe Southern region seeks a line blockage tool that enables signallers to rely on the capability and integrity of the signalling system to identify omissions in either the planning or execution of line blockages. This tool must demonstrably reduce the risk of line blockage irregularities through improved or simplified processes enabled by technology. It should validate planned protection limits relative to a given worksite to calculate the 'minimum protection requirements' and suppress route-setting commands that could compromise worksite safety.\nThe tool must be compatible with existing Network Rail line blockage systems and offer a user-friendly interface for operational deployment. It should also be modular, allowing for future functionality enhancements.\nThe desired outcome of deploying this system is a reduction in irregularities and an increased likelihood of delivering planned work efficiently and safely. To facilitate prompt rollout to the operational railway, any future procurement will prioritize tools that are substantially developed, have a clear route to ergonomic approval and product acceptance, or are already product approved.\nThe supplier of this tool must have a proven track record of delivering software and/or safety-critical systems within Network Rail, demonstrating an understanding of product acceptance, relevant safety authorization processes, and stakeholder acceptance.\nFull product requirements are explained later in this document.\nProject Objectives:\n1.\tSafety Enhancement:\no\tSuppress route-setting commands that could compromise worksite safety.\no\tProvide additional protection to reduce the risk of line blockage irregularities.\n2.\tSystem Integration:\no\tCompatibility with multiple signalling interlocking systems.\no\tCapability to function across multiple workstations.\n3.\tOperational Efficiency:\no\tDeploy protection to the signaller's workstation with minimal process steps.\no\tStore and manage a library of cyclical and pre-planned line blockages.\no\tProvide an overview of all active and planned line blockages to signallers.\n4.\tUser Interface and Ergonomics:\no\tDesign with ergonomics approval to minimize user interface risks.\no\tValidate requests before deployment to the signaller's workstation.\n5.\tModular and Extensible Design:\no\tModular structure to link or update additional functionalities.\no\tPotential to link to Railhub or similar platforms.\n6.\tEmergency Management:\no\tCapability to manage emergency requests and ensure safe system reset.\no\tProvide appropriate alerts and system health indications.\nFunctional Requirements:\n•\tSuppress unsafe route-setting commands.\n•\tIntegrate with multiple signalling interlocking systems.\n•\tProvide demonstrable additional protection and risk reduction.\n•\tDeploy protection with minimal process steps and a single command.\n•\tStore cyclical and pre-planned line blockages.\n•\tValidate planned protection limits to calculate minimum protection requirements.\n•\tOperate across multiple workstations.\n•\tOffer an overview of active and planned blockages.\n•\tValidate requests before deploying to the signaller workstation.\n•\tEnsure ergonomics-approved design.\nNon-Functional Requirements:\n•\tSystem should be modular and easily extendable.\n•\tCapability to manage emergency requests.\n•\tCompatible with existing Network Rail line blockage systems.\n•\tProvide alerts, indications, and health status across workstations.\n•\tSafely reset after a failure.\nSupplier Capability and Experience Requirements:\n•\tDemonstrate active development in relevant areas for rapid progression to deployment.\n•\tPresent a realistic development and trial plan within CP7.\n•\tProven track record in delivering software and safety-critical systems for Network Rail."
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    "title": "Southern Line Blockage Tool",
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    "description": "Line blockage irregularities pose significant risks to the safety of track workers and the safe passage of trains. An analysis of line block irregularities in the Southern region has identified root causes in the quality of planning, plan validation, and plan execution.\nThe Southern region seeks a line blockage tool that enables signallers to rely on the capability and integrity of the signalling system to identify omissions in either the planning or execution of line blockages. This tool must demonstrably reduce the risk of line blockage irregularities through improved or simplified processes enabled by technology. It should validate planned protection limits relative to a given worksite to calculate the 'minimum protection requirements' and suppress route-setting commands that could compromise worksite safety.\nThe tool must be compatible with existing Network Rail line blockage systems and offer a user-friendly interface for operational deployment. It should also be modular, allowing for future functionality enhancements.\nThe desired outcome of deploying this system is a reduction in irregularities and an increased likelihood of delivering planned work efficiently and safely. To facilitate prompt rollout to the operational railway, any future procurement will prioritize tools that are substantially developed, have a clear route to ergonomic approval and product acceptance, or are already product approved.\nThe supplier of this tool must have a proven track record of delivering software and/or safety-critical systems within Network Rail, demonstrating an understanding of product acceptance, relevant safety authorization processes, and stakeholder acceptance.\nFull product requirements are explained later in this document.\nProject Objectives:\n1.\tSafety Enhancement:\no\tSuppress route-setting commands that could compromise worksite safety.\no\tProvide additional protection to reduce the risk of line blockage irregularities.\n2.\tSystem Integration:\no\tCompatibility with multiple signalling interlocking systems.\no\tCapability to function across multiple workstations.\n3.\tOperational Efficiency:\no\tDeploy protection to the signaller's workstation with minimal process steps.\no\tStore and manage a library of cyclical and pre-planned line blockages.\no\tProvide an overview of all active and planned line blockages to signallers.\n4.\tUser Interface and Ergonomics:\no\tDesign with ergonomics approval to minimize user interface risks.\no\tValidate requests before deployment to the signaller's workstation.\n5.\tModular and Extensible Design:\no\tModular structure to link or update additional functionalities.\no\tPotential to link to Railhub or similar platforms.\n6.\tEmergency Management:\no\tCapability to manage emergency requests and ensure safe system reset.\no\tProvide appropriate alerts and system health indications.\nFunctional Requirements:\n•\tSuppress unsafe route-setting commands.\n•\tIntegrate with multiple signalling interlocking systems.\n•\tProvide demonstrable additional protection and risk reduction.\n•\tDeploy protection with minimal process steps and a single command.\n•\tStore cyclical and pre-planned line blockages.\n•\tValidate planned protection limits to calculate minimum protection requirements.\n•\tOperate across multiple workstations.\n•\tOffer an overview of active and planned blockages.\n•\tValidate requests before deploying to the signaller workstation.\n•\tEnsure ergonomics-approved design.\nNon-Functional Requirements:\n•\tSystem should be modular and easily extendable.\n•\tCapability to manage emergency requests.\n•\tCompatible with existing Network Rail line blockage systems.\n•\tProvide alerts, indications, and health status across workstations.\n•\tSafely reset after a failure.\nSupplier Capability and Experience Requirements:\n•\tDemonstrate active development in relevant areas for rapid progression to deployment.\n•\tPresent a realistic development and trial plan within CP7.\n•\tProven track record in delivering software and safety-critical systems for Network",
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