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This app helps field personnel manage on-track safety equipment, preventing conditional stop order flags from remaining displayed longer than intended. It uses GPS to ensure personnel are at the correct location to open and close flags, derails, and switch locks, sending alerts for status changes. A paperless job briefing feature is also included.
What's New in RailPros OTSS
1.7
April 22, 2025
You can now sign out at the end of your shift by following the link in messages.
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FAQ
What is RailPros OTSS used for?
RailPros OTSS is used by railroad field personnel to manage on-track safety equipment like flags, derails, and switch locks. It ensures these are properly opened and closed at designated GPS locations to enhance safety.
How does RailPros OTSS use GPS?
The app uses GPS coordinates to verify that personnel are within a predetermined distance of the physical location of flags, derails, or switch locks before they can be opened or closed. This prevents equipment from being left in an unsafe state.
What kind of alerts does RailPros OTSS send?
RailPros OTSS sends alerts to both the flagger and their management team. These notifications cover flags not yet opened, protections nearing expiration, and protections that have expired but still have associated flags not closed.
Does RailPros OTSS have a job briefing feature?
Yes, RailPros OTSS includes a paperless job briefing system. This feature was developed to help maintain social distancing on job sites and is still in use today.
How often is RailPros OTSS updated?
The latest version of RailPros OTSS is 1.7, and it was last updated on April 22, 2025. The developer, RailPros, continues to develop and fine-tune the system.
What is the age rating for RailPros OTSS?
RailPros OTSS has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide range of users, including younger individuals, though its primary audience is adult railroad personnel.
How has RailPros OTSS impacted safety incidents?
Since its inception, the OTSS app has significantly reduced incidents involving track protection tools. RailPros reports a reduction of over 50% year over year in such incidents.
Is RailPros OTSS available on multiple platforms?
The provided data does not specify platform compatibility beyond its general availability as a mobile application. Users should check their respective app stores for device compatibility.