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Internal API

NRSDB API

This API is designed for internal use within Network Rail. It uses a simple authentication mechan...

Updated 3 days ago by Simon Gilhooly

Signed API

NRSDB API

For external use we offer an API that requires each request to be sent with a "signature" created...

Updated 3 days ago by Simon Gilhooly

Introduction

Overview of Speed Restrictions

Chris Scharf <Chris.SCHARF@networkrail.co.uk> has compiled this excellent introduction to Speed R...

Updated 1 month ago by Simon Gilhooly

Abbreviations and Acronyms

Railway Terminology

Some are more obvious that others :-) GF = Ground Frame (manual points) HABD = Hot Axle Box D...

Updated 1 month ago by Simon Gilhooly

Create an Emergency Speed Restriction

Guide for Controllers

Top Section Reference Number (refnum) Each ESR has a reference number. It is constructed as fol...

Updated 1 month ago by Simon Gilhooly

Webhook Signing

Webhooks

When you register for webhooks we will assign a "secret". This should be kept securely (do not co...

Updated 1 month ago by Simon Gilhooly

Register to Receive Webhooks

Webhooks

Please contact us via help@nrsdb.uk to register to use our webhooks feature. You will need to cr...

Updated 1 month ago by Simon Gilhooly

Create Blanket Speed Restriction

Blanket Speed Restrictions

Background A Blanket Speed Restriction (BSR) can be imposed to restrict speeds over a wide area....

Updated 7 months ago by Simon Gilhooly

Files Tab

Guide for Controllers

You can upload documents that should be attached to the ESR to provide further detail.

Updated 7 months ago by Simon Gilhooly

History Tab

Guide for Controllers

On this tab you can see the timeline of the ESR, showing when it was Imposed and by which Control...

Updated 7 months ago by Simon Gilhooly

Tracking Tab

Guide for Controllers

The Tracking tab provides information about the email notifications we sent for the speed restric...

Updated 7 months ago by Simon Gilhooly

Edit ESR

Guide for Controllers

The Edit view is very similar to Create. All significant changes will trigger an Amendment. The ...

Updated 7 months ago by Simon Gilhooly

View an ESR

Guide for Controllers

When viewing a speed restriction there is a collection of action buttons as shown below The ...

Updated 7 months ago by Simon Gilhooly

User Menu

Guide for Controllers

The User Menu is top right of the screen. From here you can; Navigate to the ELR Explorer tool...

Updated 7 months ago by Simon Gilhooly

TSR View

Guide for Controllers

You can view the TSRs for the Route by clicking the light blue button to the right of the Route n...

Updated 7 months ago by Simon Gilhooly

Navigation

Guide for Controllers

Route View Upon logging into your account you will be presented with the summary screen for your...

Updated 7 months ago by Simon Gilhooly

App Updates

App Installation and Updates

Update Alert   When there is an updated version of the App you will see the alert shown...

Updated 8 months ago by Simon Gilhooly

Inspection Dashboard

Inspection Tasks

Autumn Inspections When the App opens you will be given a list of Locations that are due...

Updated 8 months ago by Simon Gilhooly

Observations and Evaluation

Inspection Tasks

The final step is to give your evaluation of the Contamination Level.   If the Contamin...

Updated 8 months ago by Simon Gilhooly

Weather Report

Inspection Tasks

Complete the Weather report using the slider to select the appropriate conditions at th...

Updated 8 months ago by Simon Gilhooly