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Say Hello to SWP v4 and MySWP
We are proud to release SWP v4 – the most modern, easy-to-use, and compliant Safe Work Pack planning system.
Planning4Delivery
Working in partnership with Network Rail, the P4D team of OnTrac, EY, Capgemini and Arup were voted ‘Transformation Project of the Year 2022’ by ERP Today’s panel of industry experts and independent analysts.
The all new Access Points App
Following positive customer feedback, we are excited to announce the release of our latest Access Points app.
The Future of Support
To ensure we can offer the best possible service we have redesigned the way we offer support and will be changing our team structure to ensure we provide a better equipped and available service for all customers.
SWPv4 release update
We will soon be upgrading SWP v.4. to reflect upcoming changes to Standard 019 (NR/L2/OHS/019).
SWPv4 Sandbox Environment
Following our previous announcements, OnTrac is pleased to confirm that our SWP v4 Sandbox desktop environment will be available to our RailHub users from 28th March 2022.
SWPV4 Preview Video goes live
We’ve worked tirelessly with our partners in rail, collecting their feedback and carrying out extensive testing, to create a safe work planning system tailored to the complex needs of the industry.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas
Our office will be closed between Friday, 24th of December and Tuesday, 4th of January. This means there will be no phone support available during this time.
The top 5 processes your rail business needs to digitise
As the speed of digital adoption accelerates throughout the rail industry, we’ve compiled the top five most common rail processes we’ve seen our customers digitise successfully using OnTrac products.
New look, same values – OnTrac is undergoing a rebrand
Back in 2015, OnTrac joined the Tracsis PLC family alongside other like-minded businesses within the transport and technology sectors.
Big data in railway operations, planning, and maintenance
In light of this month’s ‘The Rise of IoT and Big Data in Rail’ event, we’re looking at the benefits of harnessing and analysing big data within the sector.
The impact of COVID-19 on the UK rail industry
It’s been over a year since the first Coronavirus lockdown, and there isn’t one aspect of life that it hasn’t affected.
Our Managing Director Martyn Cuthbert is speaking at the RTM Rail Safety Technology Event!
OnTrac’s Managing Director, Martyn Cuthbert, will be speaking at a virtual Rail Technology Magazine event on Wednesday, 14th of April at 10:30am!
Top 10 rail industry pros to follow on social media
The UK rail industry is full of knowledgeable voices, actively influencing the way the system is run.
How disruptive technology is transforming the rail industry
Increasing numbers of rail suppliers are adopting and embracing the digital technology that’s ‘disrupting’ the industry.
How mobile apps can improve health and safety in the rail industry
In the highly regulated rail industry, stringent health and safety measures are crucial – mobile apps can make these processes more efficient, improve communication, and reduce risk in your workforce.
Office closure for the Christmas holidays
With Christmas just around the corner, we’re getting prepared for a well-deserved break.
New and improved Access Points app for Android
OnTrac have released a replacement to OnTrac’s Access Point app for Andriod users.
Business Continuity at OnTrac
OnTrac have robust and tested Business Continuity Plans in place to respond to disruptive incidents, such as COVID-19, while safeguarding the health of our employees and minimising the impact on the delivery of services to you.
Zero tolerance: predicting & preventing accidents with AI
According to the United Nations, the urban population has grown from 751 million in 1950 to 4.2 billion in 2018.
We currently have no open positions
That shouldn’t stop you from getting in touch and telling us why you think you’d make an excellent addition to our team!
National Apprenticeship Week: The Interview
It’s National Apprenticeship Week! It’s no lie that we are huge supporters of the apprenticeship scheme here at OnTrac.
Japanese Government to hack its own citizens
The Japanese Government has recently approved a law amendment to hack into Internet of Things connected devices, in an effort to facilitate greater awareness and understanding of cyber security and the threats they pose.
Big Tech Round Up: September’s Apple Event
With the abrupt changes in weather; Storm Ali battering our previously sun-kissed faces, followed closely by her pal, Storm Bronagh joining in for good measure – and the leaves outside are turning a distinct shade of autumnal – it’s somewhat...
The Williams Review
The government has launched a comprehensive review of the UK rail industry, with reforms planned to be implemented in 2020. The plan is being dubbed across the railways as The Williams Review.
What can the Tyne and Wear Metro Service learn from the UK rail industry?
The Tyne and Wear Metro Service is undergoing a massive transformation.
Rail safety: top priority for Canadian Government
The Canadian Government has invested $20.7 million (CAD) to improve rail safety for both the Canadian rail workforce and its passengers.
Important customer notice
From Friday 7th September, OnTrac will be switching to a new customer support platform. This change will link to our backend systems more dynamically, resulting in a more streamlined customer support service.
OnTrac Interviews: David Smith
August marks 10 years since OnTrac first opened its doors and began supporting the UK rail industry, as it moved towards digitising its existing paper-based processes and began its journey towards the Digital Railway.
What role do smartphones play in rail safety?
In an industry as heavily regulated as rail, the concept of risk, operative health and rail safety needs to be rigorously managed.