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Network Rail<\/a> is working with technology startup, nPlan<\/a> to use machine learning technology across its projects, with the aim of transforming the way it’s major rail projects are delivered<\/h2>\n

Network Rail tested nPlan\u2019s risk analysis and assurance solution on two of its largest rail projects \u2013 on the Great Western Main Line and Salisbury to Exeter Signaling project \u2013 representing over \u00a33bn of capital expenditure.<\/p>\n

This exercise showed that by leveraging past data, cost savings of up to \u00a330m could have been achieved on the Great Western Main Line project alone.<\/p>\n

This was achieved by flagging unknown risks to the project team, those that are invisible to the human eye due to the size and complexity of the project data<\/a> \u2013 allowing them to mitigate those risks before they occur at a significantly lower cost than if they are missed or ignored.<\/p>\n

The innovative technology<\/a> works by learning from patterns in historical project performance. Put simply, the algorithm learns by comparing what was planned against what actually happened on a project at an individual activity level.<\/p>\n

This facilitates transparency and a shared, improved view of risk between project partners.<\/p>\n

Improving passenger experience<\/h3>\n

Alastair Forbes, Network Rail\u2019s programme director (affordability), said: \u201cBy championing innovation and using forward-thinking technologies, we can deliver efficiencies in the way we plan and carry out rail upgrade and maintenance projects.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt also has the benefit of reducing the risk of project overruns, which means in turn we can improve reliability for passengers.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dev Amratia, CEO and co-founder of nPlan, commented: \u201cNetwork Rail is amongst the largest infrastructure operators in Europe, and adopting technology to forecast and assure projects can lead to better outcomes for all of Britain\u2019s rail industry<\/a>, from contractors to passengers.<\/p>\n

\u201cI look forward to significantly delayed construction projects, and the disruption that causes for passengers, becoming a thing of the past, with our railways becoming safer and more resilient.\u201d<\/p>\n

Planning ahead<\/h3>\n

Following the success of this trial, nPlan and Network Rail will now embark on the next phase of deployment, rolling out the software on 40 projects before scaling up on all Network Rail projects by mid-2021.<\/p>\n

Using data from over 100,000 programmes, Network Rail will increase prediction accuracy, reduce delays, allow for better budgeting and unlock early risk detection, leading to greater certainty in the outcome of these projects.<\/p>\n

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