New technologies are continuing to be developed to provide further benefits for Safer, Faster Isolations. Both the Conductor Rail and a.c. networks will soon be able to use Remote Securing App through world leading technology. The UK will be the first railway worldwide to use an app to remotely secure and short or earth an […]
What is Take 5? Take 5 is a simple and quick safety check that you can carry out at any stage of an activity. No matter what your role or where you work, it can help you to think about the hazards associated with your work and complete your activities safely. Why do I need […]
Network Rail’s core obligation is to secure the effective and efficient operation, maintenance, renewal and enhancement of its network in order to satisfy the reasonable requirements of persons providing services to railways and funders. This is in respect of the quality and capability of the network and the facilitation of railway train service performance. The […]
‘To accelerate Network Rail’s Energy & Carbon commitments and governmental targets, a programme has been launched aiming to drive and support green initiatives across the organisation. These include the installation of smart metering at managed stations, developing and integrating reduced carbon design and renewables generation and storage.’ The efficient use of energy is critical to […]
Creating a railway that is safe and more resilient to the effects of weather, now and in the future. How does weather affect our assets? Weather is what can be observed over a short period of time, such as intense or prolonged rainfall, heatwaves, cold snaps, hurricanes and snow. For example, excessive rainfall can flood […]
Line managers have a vitally important role to play in supporting the health and wellbeing of their team members but, sometimes, talking about other people’s health and wellbeing can be a daunting challenge. What’s important to bear in mind is that you really don’t need to be a health expert to talk to someone about […]
Managing pressure and preventing stress in the workplace is important for all organisations and managers have a vital role in making this happen. Sometimes, trying to help people who are experiencing stress can seem daunting and complicated – many managers are just unsure where to start or how to help. It may be reassuring to […]
What is Sentinel? https://info.railsentinel.co.uk/ Sentinel is one of the premier safety systems in use across the Rail Industry. It provides rail workers with a passport to work on the rail infrastructure across the United Kingdom by using the latest smart card technology. The system uses a secure and trusted database, available as an app or […]
The Opsweb website has gone through significant changes since it was first introduced by the Operations Focus Group. It is a free online resource centre designed for the rail industry to access and share information and resources on operational safety, in a secure environment. The site includes details of publications, industry groups, SPAD and TPWS data, training […]
