scope:

This standard is part of the P3M framework and relates to NR/L1/INI/P3M/100. It applies to all programmes that require Investment Authority, as defined within IR01, Investment Regulations, and:

a) enhance or renew the operational railway; and / or

b) are carried out in a high street environment, e.g. car park developments.

NOTE 1: IR01, Investment Regulations, is available via Connect. IR01 is an internal document available to staff within Network Rail only and can be accessed via the following hyperlink or can be made available upon request to P3M@networkrail.co.uk.

http://connectdocs/NetworkRail/Documents/CorporateServices/Finance/FinancialControl/Investment% 20Regulations.pdf

It is the responsibility of the Sponsor to demonstrate that GRIP has been adhered to on a programme.

NOTE 2: Please see the following link for definitions of projects, programmes, and portfolios in Network Rail.

http://oc.hiav.networkrail.co.uk/sites/GRIP/Core%20Documents/P3M%20Definitions.pdf

This information is available externally on request from P3M@networkrail.co.uk.

Purpose

"Governance for Railway Investment Projects" (GRIP) describes how Network Rail manages and controls projects that enhance or renew the national rail network.

Network Rail has developed this approach to managing programmes in order to minimise and mitigate the risks associated with delivering projects that enhance or renew the operational railway and projects in a high street environment.

The approach is based on best practice within industries that undertake major infrastructure projects and practice recommended by the major professional bodies. These include the Office of Government Commerce (OGC), the Association of Project Management (APM) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).