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Information DeliveryThe change in data managementatNetwork Rail
David M Walker 
Data Management & Warehousing
Oracle OpenWorld- 6th September 2004
 
Network Rail Background
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Took over the management of the rail infrastructure fromRailtrack in October 2002
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Responsible for the management and safety of the railinfrastructure
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21,000 miles of track
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40,000 bridges and structures
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2,500 station etc.
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Highly visible to public and political perception which makestimely information a key component of the enterprise
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Took over the management of the rail infrastructure fromRailtrack in October 2002
Ÿ
!
Responsible for the management and safety of the railinfrastructure
 –
!
21,000 miles of track
 –
!
40,000 bridges and structures
 –
!
2,500 station etc.
Ÿ
!
Highly visible to public and political perception which makestimely information a key component of the enterprise
 
New Strategy & Vision
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Network Rail replaced existing Railtrack IT function with a newdepartment called ‘Information Management’ (NRIM)
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Emphasis placed on the development of reliable information andkey performance indicators
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Top down pressure for KPIs from the Executive and external bodiessuch as the Strategic Rail Authority (SRA)
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Bottom up pressure for managers and staff to have the rightinformation available in a timely fashion
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NRIM strategy team determined the strategic toolset
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In general Oracle based with other specialist tools
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Network Rail means radical change to the organisation structure
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Toolset and build must be affordable, survive change and be robust
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