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Geofencing in Rail: Transforming Trackside Safety

Track workers being escorted through a safe zone by COSS

RSS Infrastructure is your trusted partner in the innovative application of geofencing technology within the rail industry. Our mission is to elevate safety standards, boost operational efficiency, and deliver solid asset management and tracking solutions.

Introduction to Geofencing for Rail Sector Safety

Geofencing is a game-changing technology that defines a virtual perimeter using digital coordinates, mirroring a physical boundary. These virtual perimeters can be programmed to trigger events, such as alerts or notifications, when a user enters or exits the defined limit. In the rail industry, geofencing serves as a critical safety tool, aiding in preventing workforce accidents by enhancing situational awareness.

A Partnership for Rail Safety

Tended, an innovator in safety solutions, and RSS Infrastructure, a recognised leader in railway safety, are working in partnership to introduce geofencing technology to the rail sector. This game-changing collaboration will deliver greater flexibility and ease of deployment across projects.

Managed Service and Hire Options

This partnership includes the provision of geofencing as a managed service, short-term and dry-hire options as well as longer term rental opportunities. This means that geofencing can be easily deployed across a wide range of rail projects of varying duration and complexity.

High-Precision Geofencing for Rail Safety Solution

Our Geofencing for Rail solution provides real-time alerts for workers who leave safe working zones, helping them maintain a safe distance from hazards such as open lines. The ease of creating safe working zones using Tended’s Planning Dashboard, deploying wearables to increase situational awareness, and ultimately cultivating safer behaviours on worksites makes this solution a sustainable change agent.

Planning your Working Zones with Ease

Plan out your worksite quickly and efficiently with the Planning Dashboard. This online platform allows you to accurately map out safe working zones on your worksite, pinpoint locations using What3words, and dynamically start or stop zones to adapt to real-time changes. It provides flexibility in planning, setting up transient zones that change by time and date, and replicating your Safe System of Work (SSoW), significantly reducing planning time.

Track Protection Assets and Valuable Equipment

You can also accurately plot the position protection assets, such as marker boards, within the Planning Dashboard and compare their planned and live location to ensure their correct placement onsite. Rail specific overlays, including ELRs, miles and chains and line speeds allow for the accurate planning of safe zones, access points and routes for your teams.

Streamlining Operations with Geofencing

Our Geofencing for Rail solution helps streamline operations by providing full worksite visibility. With the asset tracking feature, you can ensure equipment is removed upon the completion of works, supporting the line clear verification process and identify any unsafe events, such as plant entering site on the wrong line. Access the Planning Dashboard from anywhere, on a desktop, laptop or tablet with internet connection.
Geofencing Worksite on Live Dashboard
Wearable device for situational awareness

Seamless Device Deployment

Tended’s geofencing Wearables require no additional infrastructure, saving project time. Quick to set up and designed to withstand harsh working environments, these Wearables can be easily mounted in various positions using a Klick Fast™ attachment. Once the site has been set live within the Planning Dashboard, workers simply need to collect their Wearable from the charging case before heading to site. Wearables are updated in real-time ensuring they are always updated with any worksite changes.

Dependable Device Reliability

The devices feature built-in fail-safe systems and offer reliable, durable service with multiple-shift battery life. With a typical accuracy of 16mm, wearers are alerted the moment they leave safe working limits. Our system leverages an extensive network of established beacons providing overlapping coverage across Europe, and proactive maintenance keeps device health and performance in check.

Cultivating Safer Behaviours

Access to analytics allows you to view safety data, identify trends, and inform future strategies. Our behavioural science team works with you to ensure a high level of participation and engagement. With resources such as workshops and materials from our behavioural scientists, we ensure your workforce is familiarised with the technology to help remove any engagement challenges.. Engaged workers then become advocates for the Wearables’ continued use onsite. Our commitment to continually updating the technology guarantees you always have access to new releases and features.

Geofencing for Rail is more than a service; it’s a commitment to safer, more efficient rail operations. Trust us to partner with you on this transformative journey.

Contact Geofencing Division

If you are interested in learning more about how Geofencing for Rail can enhance worker safety and operational efficiency, contact the team at RSS Infrastructure’s Track Warning Services division. Jason Fidoe, our Technical Manager, would happily discuss our Geofencing for Rail service with you. You can reach Jason at 0330 113 0004 or email geofencing@rssinfrastructure.com.

MG, Network Rail
Sandwell and Dudley
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AM, Volker Rail
Killinghome
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Manchester Square One
Thank you for providing the S & T staff for Oakengates Tunnel at the weekend (and at short notice). I wish it were this simple every time! We will request your services again at the next exam. Thanks again; it was greatly appreciated.
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Northampton
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CP, Network Rail
Holgate York
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NR, Network Rail
Stoke on Trent/Stafford/Nuneaton
I can't fault the teams. They always help me and go above and beyond to do what they can. I only use RSS and have done for the last couple of years. Their work is spot on, and the welds are immaculate. The guys I deal with internally are smashing. I get on with them.
CF, Network Rail
Shrewsbury
Long-term staff from RSS, happy with them. We would like to see competencies of current staff so we can use their skillsets better. The only downside is a lack of flexibility—sometimes we need to change/cancel shifts.
JM, Network Rail
Saltley
I deal with Audrey a lot, who is wonderful. The quality of staff is very high. Had several members of staff on-site for around 18 months now. There are no issues, nothing to improve on, and I am very happy. Asked for further staff.
SP, Network Rail
Saltley/Sandwell
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DR, Network Rail Saltley
Saltley Depot
Worked with Karl for about 7 years. 264 welds with only 1 failure (welder error) is incredible. Staff at RSS always keen to understand if there is a failure and provide feedback to the welder. Cannot fault the team at all. We use RSS as our first choice due to the service. Karl and the team help me hit my internal KPIs.
DA, Network Rail
Manchester Guide Bridge
Really good service from the RSS Welding teams. I called James with a last-minute issue last week, and he sorted it out within 30 minutes. Always easy to get hold of and always sort out my issues. RSS are my preferred supplier. 10/10
AM, Winvic
Northampton
Vic, Karl, and the team are superb. Competency of staff is great. Any difficulties on-site are raised. I am very happy with the team provided.
NB, Network Rail
WVL
The staff worked really well together and went above and beyond to help with the task at hand.
DR, Network Rail
West Midlands and Chilterns
We have used your services for around seven years; problems are few and far between, and your staff go above and beyond to help.
GP, Midland Metro Alliance
Wednesbury
Deal with Christian and Steve a lot. Best of the three suppliers in terms of quality of staff - one in ten may turn out to not be the right fit, but that is life, and you don't always know until a few weeks into them being here. CVs are sent by Steve very quickly, and he provides all the info I could need. I am very happy with the quality of the candidates sent. Christian and Gav on-site always deal with PPE, toolbox talks, and the like. The staff like them.
CM, Network Rail Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury DU
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MB, ISS
Cartbridge Lane
On Sunday night of week 11, I had three weld teams working on-site. The weather conditions were red hot one minute, then pouring rain the next. All the men worked brilliantly to pull around a job that, at one point, was falling behind schedule. One welder in particular was outstanding: NM. The most pleasing thing for me as a site manager, though, was the teamwork all six men showed.
DN, Network Rail
Broxbourne - Tottenham
The team integrated well with the team, looking forward to working closely in the future.
DD, Network Rail
West Hampstead
I enjoyed working with RSS. The staff integrated well. I am happy for RSS to support projects in the future.
NB, Network Rail South Wales
Canton Cardiff
I enjoyed working with RSS. The staff integrated well. I am happy for RSS to support projects in the future.
NB, Network Rail South Wales
Canton Cardiff
I am very happy with RSS's service. Minor improvements have been discussed, and the management team has acted really quickly to address them, which is very pleasing to learn.
TF, Network Rail
East Midlands Route
RSS have been fantastic in meeting our requests on the East Midlands Route. We've encountered some big challenges over the last 12 months, but RSS has always been on hand when we needed support.
ML, Network Rail
Forncett
Very impressed with RSS Welding. Despite problems, they have been helpful and professional.
AB, SPL Powerlines
West Hampstead to Wigston
The conduct of the RSSI staff working on our sites has generally been excellent. LM & TB have both been highly praised by our construction team on-site.
PQ, Network Rail
Broad Lane/Kilsby Tunnel
Thanks for your assistance at short notice.
ET, Network Rail
Pantyffynnon
Satisfied with the service.
IN, Network Rail
Dee Marsh
I have nothing but praise for James and his staff. Nothing is ever an issue, and they always come with the correct attitude to complete the works. Any issues, they are more than happy to come up with a solution.
KV, Network Rail
West Hampstead
Very helpful staff, happy with the team provided.
NR, Network Rail
Stafford DU
Satisfied with the service I receive from RSS Welding department. They always go the extra mile to ensure we can have resource requests, even when it's at really short notice. They always bend over backwards to help in any way they can to keep our work compliant and trains and passengers moving.
SH, Midland Metro Alliance
Wednesbury Depot
Consistently reliable and efficient service.
TF, Network Rail at Kettering
Kettering
Always impressed by the responsiveness of the team.
AP, Pod-Trak Limited
Brockenhurst
Dave and the team were fantastic in removing and reinstating the level crossing with, it has to be said, very little notice. Thanks for an excellent job all around.
AJ, Network Rail
Coleham Depot, Shrewsbury
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GJ, Network Rail
Ludlow
The team worked efficiently and delivered great results.
ER, Skanska
Bickenhill
Great service and attention to detail.
LW, Network Rail Works Delivery
Bletchley Depot
Always very helpful and accommodating. Staff have good knowledge, work hard, and are keen. Any issues are dealt with quickly and professionally.
PC, Network Rail
Sandy, Stoke, Tallington
Sending end-of-shift reports could be improved.
JG, Morgan Sindall
White Occupation/Chittening Wharf Bridge
As usual from Graham and the lads, superb attitude towards safety and execution of the works from start to finish

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Our Geofencing Services

At RSS Infrastructure, we offer a fully managed geofencing service, short-term hire, and comprehensive training. Our geofencing solution has received official product acceptance from Network Rail for use on rail infrastructure and is fully compliant with Network Rail’s new geofencing standard.

We understand that introducing new technology can be met with concerns, however, the value of geofencing technology lies in its ability to provide an additional layer of safety and operational efficiency that other measures cannot offer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Geofencing technology uses satellites to map out and create virtual boundaries around a physical area. In rail, it defines safe working zones for trackside teams, enhancing safety by alerting workers when they stray into potentially hazardous areas. This technology improves situational awareness and helps to prevent accidents.

Geofencing offers numerous benefits:

Enhanced safety: Reduces the risk of accidents by alerting workers who leave safe zones via wearable devices.

Improved efficiency: Streamlines planning and site briefing processes, enabling more efficient project delivery.

Better site management: It allows for digital mapping of work areas, including access points, walkways, and equipment locations.

Increased visibility: Enables real-time monitoring of workers and assets, allowing for quick identification of potential safety issues.

Cost-effectiveness: Helps prevent accidents and infrastructure damage, leading to long-term cost savings.

Yes, RSS Infrastructure provides three main geofencing service options:

<p”>Fully Managed Service: RSSI handles all aspects, from planning to providing qualified staff equipped with geofence wearables.

Planning Service: RSSI provides detailed geofence planning support for businesses that have purchased wearable devices but require assistance with setup.

Dry Hire Option: RSSI offers flexible dry hire of geofencing equipment for businesses with fluctuating needs.

The geofencing system utilises a small attachable device that workers carry. If a worker exits the designated safe zone, the device issues alerts through audible alarms, visual signals, and vibrations, prompting the worker to return to the safe area.

Absolutely. By attaching geofencing devices to plant and equipment, the system’s dashboard can monitor their live location and movements. This helps track asset location, prevent unauthorised movements, and ensure efficient resource use.

Contact RSS Infrastructure to schedule an initial consultation. During this meeting, you can discuss your specific project requirements and learn how geofencing can be tailored to your needs. RSSI will guide you through the process of choosing the appropriate service option and setting up the system for your project.

No, geofencing acts as an additional layer of safety, enhancing existing safety measures. It works with established safety protocols, training, and supervision to create a more robust safety environment for rail workers.

Yes, RSS Infrastructure has a proven track record of successfully implementing track safety solutions, including geofencing. They work with Tended, a company with expertise in geofencing technology, to deliver innovative safety solutions specifically designed for the rail industry.

Jason Fidoe is RSS Infrastructure’s Geofencing Technical Lead. He can be contacted at jason.fidoe@rssinfrastructure.com or 07769 645 202. Jason has a strong record in track safety and considerable experience in the rail sector.

RSS Infrastructure offers a comprehensive Geofencing service, including a Fully Managed Service, which Jason oversees. This service covers everything from consultation and planning to providing qualified staff equipped with geofence wearables to manage worksites and ensure safe working zones. As the Geofencing Technical Lead, Jason plays a pivotal role in supporting clients and ensuring the successful implementation of this innovative safety solution. RSS Infrastructure is recognised for its expertise in Track Warning Systems and its commitment to developing services that enhance safety and productivity on rail projects, further highlighting Jason’s key contributions in his role.

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