Traffic Operation and Management Standards Committee
The Traffic Operation and Management Standards Committee (TOM SC) considers the interfaces between the structural subsystems (signalling, rolling stock, track, structures and electrification) and the people that interact with it (signallers, drivers, guards, trackworkers).
"We oversee the development and maintenance of standards, guidance notes and other documents which support transport operators in developing and reviewing their safety management systems and associated processes and procedures. We work collaboratively with others to deliver the improvements that are necessary to provide a better, safer railway."
Scope
The scope of the TOM SC is defined in its remit. The committee’s coverage includes:
- train operation
- signalling and infrastructure operation
- workforce safety
- safety management systems
- working instructions for people employed in a range of activities on the main line railway network (the Rule Book and other National Operations publications)
- drugs and alcohol policies
- working hours.
Coverage excludes engineering requirements for rail vehicles; track, signalling and communications systems; and the maintenance and renewal of these systems.
The scope of the Traffic Operation and Management European Mirror Group is defined in its remit.
Subgroups
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Dangerous Goods Working GroupThe Dangerous Goods Working Group consists of cross-industry safety matter experts in the carriage of dangerous goods who provide technical expertise for the review and consultation of relevant industry standards, including UK and International legislation.
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Operation and Traffic Management Technical Specification for Interoperability Mirror GroupThe Operation and Traffic Management Technical Specification for Interoperability Mirror Group scans the horizon for operational issues emerging in Europe. This can be through change requests and the Technical Specifications for Interoperability (TSIs), which may impact on our rules and standards. We inform industry of the issues and propose recommendations for operational application that serve the best interests of the GB Railway and its stakeholders.
Membership
The TOM SC has members representing these industry stakeholders:
- passenger train operators
- rolling stock owners and leasing companies
- freight and other non-passenger train operators
- infrastructure managers and owners
- infrastructure contractors
- suppliers and rolling stock manufacturers
- RSSB
- Department for Transport (observer)
- Office of Rail and Road (observer)
- Trades Unions (observers).
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Committee members
Name Company Representing Status Adrian Champion West Midlands Trains Passenger Train Operators Member Benjamin Rule High Speed Two (HS2) Limited Infrastructure Managers Member Christopher Knibb RMT Trade Union Observer Colin Hayton ScotRail Passenger Train Operators Member Gerald Riley RSSB RSSB Member Ian Cuthbertson London North Eastern Railway Passenger Train Operators Member James Webb RSSB RSSB Chair Jennifer Foster Network Rail Infrastructure Limited Infrastructure Managers Observer Jonathan Ellerbeck Freightliner Non Passenger Train Operators Member Jonathan Hundley TSSA Trade Union Observer Keith Shepherd Office of Rail and Road Regulator Observer Kevin Robertshaw Volkerrail Limited Infrastructure Contractors Member Laura Fernandez RSSB RSSB Observer Mark Wakenshaw ASLEF Trade Union Observer Martin Biggin Network Rail Infrastructure Limited Infrastructure Managers Member Neil Beeston Volkerrail Limited Infrastructure Contractor Member Nicolas Edwards DB Cargo (UK) Limited Non Passenger Train Operators Member Paul Ashton Network Rail Infrastructure Limited Infrastructure Managers Member Paul Leach RSSB RSSB Observer Paul Lemon GB Railfreight Limited Non Passenger Train Operators Member Richard Morris Angel Trains Limited Rolling Stock Owners Member Sam Woolley Rail Delivery Group Passenger Train Operators Observer Simon Gilibrand Network Rail Infrastructure Limited Infrastructure Managers Member Steve Roberts S & L Roberts Ltd Suppliers Member Trevor Dowens Ricardo Rail Ltd Suppliers Member
