Doc Frank Heibel

Digital train control technologies and automation will become a mainstay in the rail network of the future and many, if not all operators in Aus & NZ, are aware of the benefits these capabilities hold. That said, many a project have come unstuck in terms of time to delivery, implementation challenges and stakeholder friction which have ultimately created a mismatch in the expected v/s realised value from these projects. Doc Frank, has a strong opinion on why and sees some significant changes in thinking and approaches necessary so that Australian rail network moves from strength to strength.

• Common aspects in digital train control projects that have led to delivery shortfalls – a case study review
• Uniting the top-level leadership on an uncompromising digital-first vision and strategy
• Balancing digitization and system change with delivery risk and change management challenges, stakeholder expectations and buy-in
• Key aspects necessary to build a digital transformation and integration approach that can scale