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Associate Membership
As part of its ongoing strategy the Council offers consultancies and other organisations involved in the field the opportunity to become Associate members, and so gain access to this valuable resource.
Associate Membership Benefits
The advantages that you would receive from joining PDFC as an Associate are:
- An up-to-date copy of the PDFH and regular updates for the term of your association with us;
- The opportunity to benefit from leading edge economic and strategic rail research. Recent examples include research into the effects of road congestion on rail demand and a reformulation of factors affecting service quality;
- Associates will be able to offer potential clients access to the latest demand forecasting research, even where a PDFC member is not involved directly;
- Inclusion on our register of Associates made available to organisations commissioning research;
- Participation at Council seminars to develop the PDFC's research strategy
Associates will receive a licensed copy of the new PDFH, which they can use for rail-related projects. As the PDFH develops, Associates will receive notification of updates to the Handbook as they are produced. The Council runs a rolling programme of strategic research, which ensures that the depth of expertise and intellectual property continue to be increased.
The Council recognises the expertise that exists outside its membership, and uses Associates to assist in developing research projects - both in terms of scope and methodology. We will be organising regular seminars at which Associates will be able to receive briefings on the latest research, as well as meeting and networking with Council members. There is also the possibility of convening ad hoc groups to bring together interested parties to assist the Council in developing its research strategy.
The Council keeps a register of Associates that allows them to publicise their capabilities and experience.
Associates will be briefed on the PDFC's research agenda on their accession to the Scheme, and will also be asked whether they wish to be invited to tender for particular research projects to ensure that as many interested parties as possible receive the opportunity to offer their experience and skills to the Council.
Associate Membership Period
We anticipate the relationship being long-term, and therefore Associateship will last initially for three years from the date of accession, and Associates will be able to decide whether to pay up-front or on an annual basis. This will give the opportunity to follow projects through from conception to inclusion into the PDFH, and also to allow for good relationships to be built up between Associates, the Council and individual members. Associates will also be able to develop their awareness of opportunities within the wider railway industry.
The Charging Structure
The current charging structure is as follows:
| Organisation Size | Cost |
|---|---|
| Large (15+ full-time equivalent employees) | £3,300 per annum |
| Medium (3-14 FTE employees) | £1,650 per annum |
| Small (1-2 FTE employees) | £550 per annum |
If you would like to become an Associate member, receive an invitation to the next Council seminar or discuss any points further, please contact Billy Denyer, PDF Scheme Manager, at ATOC on (020) 7841 8045.