We would like to remind users of the importance of Sentinel and why Authority to Work should be carried out every shift. In recent months a COSS has been found to be working without a valid COSS competency. There may be many others working trackside without a valid competence that you don’t know about. Please […]

As mentioned in the Operations Update – June 2016 investigations of any alleged breach of the Sentinel Scheme rules need to be submitted within four weeks of the incident to Network Rail. This relates to Section 3.9 of the rules, where an Individual is working on behalf of the Primary Sponsor. The email address for investigations […]

The new functionality offers many benefits which far outweigh the old system of signing paperwork and lack of information about your team. If you’re not using the app, find out more on what you are missing out on.

Following the soft launch of the updated Sentinel app in October 2016, below is an update on progress to date. During the Summer of 2016 we held two pilots through the Western Route covering Network Rail Maintenance, IP sites including Site Access cabins and Training Centres. Feedback from the pilots suggested that access to the technology should be […]

As outlined in the Sentinel Scheme rules, the contact information for your sponsor including all local Office address details must be kept up-to-date. Incorrect details can lead to a delay in the delivery of Sentinel cards. This could result in the loss of shifts and potentially your organisation will miss out on important emails from […]