diff --git a/2024/0800-message-tc.md b/2024/0800-message-tc.md index e5e03a4..7c6a67b 100644 --- a/2024/0800-message-tc.md +++ b/2024/0800-message-tc.md @@ -11,3 +11,5 @@ At the Technical Committee, we strive to lead by example. We focus on getting th One of our biggest achievements this year was defining and refining the **incubation process**. Using the first incoming projects as practical examples, we solidified the **criteria for incubation stages**, streamlined the **application process**, and established **best practices for onboarding projects**. We are proud of the result: we now have a **clear, structured approach to becoming an OpenRail project**, and our first five projects already represent a diverse set of initiatives that embody this vision. We established a **Code of Conduct** to ensure that all projects within the Technical Committee uphold the values and spirit of the OpenRail Association. Additionally, we provide project candidates with all the necessary documentation templates to help them meet OpenRail’s requirements. We are especially proud to see **collaboration between OpenRail projects** delivering real impact. A great example is **OSRD and Netzgrafik-Editor**, which joined forces to integrate timetable functionality into OSRD. This collaboration **accelerated OSRD’s progress significantly, saving them an estimated two years in time-to-market**. This is exactly the kind of synergy we aim to foster, and we look forward to seeing even more projects benefit from working together in the future. + +-- Cornelius Schumacher and Loic Hamelin, Chairs of the OpenRail Technical Committeee 2024