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  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 4, 2013
  • September 16, 2024
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Access and verify Network Rail Sentinel smartcards. Check your own card details or authenticate team members and conduct spot checks. Works online for real-time data or offline for card access and stored check history.

Read Sentinel smartcards via NFC
Scan QR codes for card data
Verify cardholder information
Authenticate team members
Perform spot checks
Check TVPs (Track Vacancy Permits)
Offline access to card data
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What's New in Sentinel

3.4.3

September 16, 2024

App optimisations.

User reviews

Disappointed with railway heads

How this was ever a better idea than having the correct details on the cards? Works-ish. Seems to be more an idea of trying to incorporate technology for technologies sake, I’m sure it was a good sound bite in a meeting but it makes no improvement to safety on the railway.

Awful app

This is up there with the worst. It’s not user friendly, hard to navigate, but most of all, never works. There’s never any instruction that it’s been updated - just delete, reinstall and hope it works. Well today, it just doesn’t want to know. I can log in, but it displays no competences at all - just my name, card number and a blank screen. I’ve tried reinstalling, I’ve tried on two different phones. I’ve downloaded the Vircarda app for the virtual card and guess what? - That doesn’t work either. I’m fed up of having to put up with apps that no one seems to care about when they don’t work properly - but preach constantly that staff need to sign in and check cards. How? Sort this terrible system out PLEASE.
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Needs updating

I cannot locate stations access gates nothing just comes up either trackside or none trackside or location not found

Sentinel App

The app is basically a great idea, it works great when connected to Wi-Fi.
However when using mobile data, the app is either painfully slow or will not open.
If the use of this app is to be mandated by Network Rail, then it should work.

Record competence

Crashes every time you go to record competency

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FAQ

What does the Sentinel app do?

This app allows users to read and verify Network Rail Sentinel smartcards. It enables individuals to check their own card details and authorized personnel to authenticate team members, conduct spot checks, and verify Track Vacancy Permits (TVPs).

How does the app check Sentinel cards?

The app can read card details stored in the smartcard using NFC technology or by scanning the card's QR code. When online, it displays the most up-to-date information for each cardholder.

Can I use the app without an internet connection?

Yes, the app can still access the information stored directly on the smartcard even without mobile internet access. Recently scanned card details can also be reviewed offline.

What happens to my checks when I'm offline?

All checks performed while offline are stored locally. The app will automatically upload these stored check details to the database once you are back online.

Is this app free to use?

Based on the provided information, the app is free to use and does not appear to have in-app purchases or advertisements.