You will recall in a communication released 24th March 2020, we advised a risk assessment was completed for competence and medicals based around contingency measures introduced by the Government, in response to the COVID-19. To mitigate the risks of the lack of available safe workforce to maintain the network for vital freight and key worker […]
On 1 June 2020, Network Rail will be moving to a new upgraded eLearning site, which will host 165 online courses, to create a more intuitive and enjoyable learning experience. The new site will require all users to register so that we can create a profile and give you access. To ensure your transition to […]
When? The only way to ensure compliance with the Lifesaving Rules is to swipe an individual’s Sentinel card before the start of a shift. This will check they have the required Authority to Work and the necessary competence and medical level to undertake the work they are scheduled to do. Network Rail has already taken measures […]
The Sentinel Board has endorsed more rigour to promote and enforce compliance with the Sentinel Scheme Rules including, where necessary, removing the right of sponsors to provide staff to work on Network Rail’s managed infrastructure. The Sentinel Scheme Rules were put in place to ensure the safety of Individuals and Sponsors who work on Network Rail’s […]
The COVID 19 situation is clearly developing at pace and in keeping with Government direction, it is critical that we all play our part in keeping the railway running safely for those who rely upon it during this national emergency. To fulfil our duty in maintaining and operating the network, we are reliant on the […]