BTPA held its annual workshop last Thursday which was attended by senior representatives from across the rail industry.
The theme for this years event was ‘shaping progress together’ to highlight the successful work that has been delivered over the last ten years and the Authority’s continued commitment to working closely with its stakeholders.
The event was an opportunity for guests to hear how better policing of the railways can be achieved through much closer working.
Guests heard from a number of speakers including Millie Banerjee Chair of the BTPA, Andy Odell from the Rail Delivery Group and the Chief Constable of the BTP Paul Crowther.
The speakers discussed work that was already underway this year as well as a number of opportunities for the rail industry and passenger representatives to work more closely to deliver a safer, more efficient railway for Great Britain.
The Chair of the BTPA, Millie Banerjee also made several commitments including one in particular around improved engagement with stakeholders and greater transparency around the work of the Authority.
Addressing the group Millie said:
“I am committed to developing a process for the right dialogue to take place – with the right people at the right time so that we can ensure much greater transparency than we have today. As a start we would propose to engage with the RDG at which most of you have representation.
“In so doing, we need to share with you the complexities and tensions that exist between meeting local demands while ensuring that we do not erode the integrity or capability of our specialised, national force. I want to develop a mechanism to ensure that we can have adult conversations where we can share with you how the budgeting decisions are made, how we spend the money and gather your feedback. But also to work with you to address issues that are not within the gift of any of us individually.
“And at the same time, we will be asking you for your commitments too. In order for us to really change the game and change the conversations we have together, we’re going to need you to be involved in this too.”
The Authority will now write to all of its stakeholders as to how- together – improvements to policing Great Britain’s railways can be made by taking a collective proactive approach.
Click on the links below to view slides from the event:
Millie Banerjee, Chairman BTPA: Shaping progress together and BTPA commitments
Chief Constable BTP, Paul Crowther: Helping the nation’s travelling public get home every day safe, secure and on time’
Anthony Fairbanks-Weston, BTPA consultant:Review of stakeholder feedback: Senior industry stakeholder views
Andy Odell RDG: Progress Report and Focus for Control Period 5
Your copy of the RDG Terms of Reference
Mark Phillips, BTPA – Chair Policing Plan Group: Delivering the Strategic Objectives: Policing Plan 2015-16 proposals
If you have any questions about the event email communication manager [email protected]