CHECKPOINT AUTHORITY

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KEY PROJECTS, SERVICES & PEOPLE

Key Consultancy Projects

Possession Planning, Operations & Delivery (SPL Powerlines,
Network Rail Scotland, Alstom, Babcock & Costain Alliance,
Costain, Caledonian Sleeper, CPR Scotland, Tony Gee)
Track Diagrams and Visibility Boards (SPL Powerlines,
Network Rail, AMCO Giffen, BAM Nuttall, Murphy’s. Siemens,
Costain)

Key Software Solutions

Checkpoint Authority (Network Rail/Murphys TransPennine
East. Network Rail/Balfour Beatty TransPennine Central)
Checkpoint Site Access Control (SPL Powerlines, Rail
Systems Alliance Scotland, Network Rail Scotland, AMCO
Giffen, Story, Siemens)
Checkpoint Site Performance Manager (SPL Powerlines,
Network Rail, Alstom, Babcock & Costain Alliance, Siemens)
Checkpoint Project Delivery Planner (Network Rail Scotland)
Checkpoint Fatigue Manager (NTS Scotland)

Key People

Dave Gordon – Managing Director

34 years rail ops experience Possession Planning Manager - Network Rail Scotland, Siemens and Babcock Delivery Manager – West Coast Main Line Route Modernisation Experienced Engineering Supervisor, PICOP and Senior PICOP

Andy Gordon – Commercial Director

Andy Gordon – Commercial Director 23 years rail experience Performance Improvement & Commercial – Network Rail, Scottish Power and SSE windfarms

Scott Corker – Lead Programmer

30 years software development and programming experience Senior Technical Consultant and Lead Programmer – Shell, Coral, Cube Logic

OUR SYSTEMS & SERVICES

Site Access Control since 2005
Site Performance & Control Log since 2006
Commercial Event Log Reporting since 2011
Fatigue Management since 2016
Checkpoint Project Delivery Planning since 2020
Checkpoint Authority since 2023

ABOUT CHECKPOINT AUTHORITY

Development began in 2019 following our consultancy role on the Edinburgh to Glasgow project and has since become a key innovation in the UK rail industry.

Successfully trialled

Successfully trialled on the East Kilbride Electrification, Carstairs Enhancement, and Transpennine projects – and is the only approved (on TRU) application capable of granting bulk access.

Instant, simultaneous worksite access

The application allows Engineering Supervisors (ES) to grant instant, simultaneous worksite access to all Controllers of Site Safety (COSS), replacing the time-consuming process of issuing verbal authority via individual phone calls.

Current functionality

Current functionality includes issuing and accepting authority, COSS sign-out, ES–COSS communication, ES changeovers, and worksite modifications. Future updates will integrate forms such as RT3199, LCV, points movement, and C Permits.

Android & IOS

Designed for use on existing Android and iOS devices - no specialist hardware or software installation.

Delivering substantial productivity

Adopted as “business as usual” on TRU East and TRU Central – Operating daily, weekly, and monthly, and has already delivered substantial productivity and efficiency gains.

Ergonomics Operational Readiness approvals

Network Rail NRAP, SRP, and F006 Ergonomics Operational Readiness approvals. Rated at Rail Industry Readiness Level (RIRL) 7.

Following a phased approach

As both developer and end-user, we follow a phased approach—developing, testing, proving, and implementing features to enable quicker realisation of benefits and improve user adoption.

OVERVIEW OF THE APP

Securely Grant Authority, Sign Out & ES Changeover:

2 stage security required to grant authority and request to sign out.

ES must acknowledge IWA/COSS request to sign out before they can sign out.

Securely perform ES changeover for blockades, whilst adhering to the Rulebook.

Checkpoint I.D.

Checkpoint ID is our identification and verification system that uses Sentinel Number, Mobile

Number and Worksite Reference Number to verify individuals looking to sign into worksites.

Start Work Simultaneously:

Reduces pressure on contractors. Reduces pressure on hand back. Reduces pressure on the ES.

Extend and Shorten Worksites:

Allow personnel to safely sign in to extended limits and acknowledge when limits are due to be shortened.

Broadcast Emergency Communications to All Staff:

Broadcast communications sent at the same time.

Highlight potential safety issues i.e catch-pit lid missing or run-away risk – all in “live” time.

Live View of Personnel:

Quick view of personnel signed in/out to site

Personnel update ‘live’ as they sign in/out.

The ES can see at a glance who is still signed in – no need to search through all the paperwork.

Control Centre Overview

How will we manage change (late notice) to possessions and late notice resource/key personnel?

Control Centre or Super Users can manage any late change to worksites and personnel. Worksites can be added by the Control Centre or Super Users and late resource or key personnel changes can be verified on Sentinel and added to the system. Non PC sites / smaller sites – Checkpoint ID has been created for users to self register and verify their details. Checkpoint Control can provide system administration. Control Centre available for sites with Super Users / Duty Managers - Operational 2 hours before each worksite.

Reporting Overview

MILESTONES ACHIEVED

March 2019 - Designed the first concept system
June 2019 – Grant Support provided by Scottish Enterprise for App Development
August 2019 – IP Assessment carried out by Lawrie IP
January 2020 – Network Rail engaged (Alex Hynes, Liam Sumpter and Alan Ross)
February 2020 – Confidentiality Agreement signed by Network Rail
August 2020 – Network Rail Project Team setup to manage progress
June 2021 - Endorsement from Network Rail Access Strategy Board
July/August 2021 – Trials with Network Rail/Buckinghams on Leeds Transpennine (TRU)
May 2022 – HAZOP workshop undertaken between Network Rail and its Principal Contractors
January 2023 – Security PEN testing carried out by third party
January 2023 – Additional Network Rail IT Security assessment passed
February 2023 – East Kilbride Trial engagement meeting between Network Rail and SPL
November and December 2023 – Successfully trialled on TRU East with Murphys
January 2024 – HAZID Assessment carried out by TRU
January 2024 – Endorsement Received from TRU SHELT (Safety Health Environment Leadership Team)
February/April 2024 – Human Factors Assessment and IT Security Assessment carried out by Jacobs
April 2024 – Deemed Non-Significant by Network Rail Assurance Panel (NRAP)
May 2024 – No objection from Network Rail Systems Review Panel (SRP)
June 2024 – RSSB Rulebook Derogation granted
Aug to Oct 2024 – Successful 10 week implementation phase on TRU East
Jan 2025 - F006 Ergonomics Operational Readiness - Formally approved by Network Rail

DEVELOPMENT TIMELINE & CAPABILITIES

Our checkpoint suite of software is modular

in design which allows the roll out of our

systems in small, controlled packages.

This allows us to gradually expand over

time, building a strong foundation before

scaling up – minimising risk, benefiting

from lessons learned before strategically

increasing operations.

An example of this being checkpoint

authority bolt ons (RT3199 and line clear

verification forms)

With pipeline projects including

Checkpoint OLP authority

Want to delete your checkpoint account?

Deleting your data from our Worksite Authority app can be done from within the application .

1. Open the main menu
2.Click on the 'Delete Account' option
3.Confirm you wish to delete your account

A request to delete your account from our systems will be sent to our office automatically. Once this has been done we will respond to you via a text message.

Alternatively you can send us a message through this contact form stating that you have an account with the WA App and you wish for it to be deleted. Again, we will respond to you via a text message.