GOT AN IDEA?

Did you know there are virtual tours available for all of our stations? It’s a bit like Google Street View, offering colleagues 360-degree images of most corners of our network.

This great innovation has saved us countless hours colleagues might have otherwise spent taking pictures for reports, planning documents, safety reviews and much more. And it all started with a simple idea suggested by a service delivery manager.

More flashes of inspiration like these are what we hope to capture with a scheme called Ideas Engine.

Launched last year and replacing our previous innovation platform, Launchpad, Ideas Engine is a brilliant way to tap into our colleagues’ innovation and expert knowledge at every level. As well as collecting ideas, it enables the business to put funds toward turning the best ones into reality.

“Ideas Engine will help us to harness the great ideas of those who work on our front line, who know our business best,” explains innovation & business excellence manager Matt Bromley.

As a quick reminder, we’re looking for ideas that improve the experiences of our people, customers, business, communities and environment.

“Remember, don’t worry if you think your idea isn’t good enough – even small ideas can
make a big difference!” says Matt. “We just want people to contribute and share in building a culture of innovation across our business. We read and review all ideas and then put any we love into action. So, get involved. I can’t wait to read all your great ideas!”