This guide will help you prepare for using the modules within NRSBD. The process for getting started is the same for Emergency Speed Restrictions (ESRs), Contingency Planning or Autumn Inspections.
When your account is created you will receive an email like this;
Click on the “Set Password” button and you will be taken to NRSDB to set a password;
The password must have 6 characters but this is the only limitation.
After clicking on “Set New Password” you will be redirected to the NRSDB login page (https://nrsdb.uk);
If you ever forget your password you can come here and click on “Forgotten Password”.
You could also use the “Login with Magic Link” option. This will email you with a special link that you can use to gain access to the system.
If you are authorised to use the Autumn Inspections mobile app, please remember that the address for this is https://m.nrsdb.uk
Both systems share the same user database and your password is the same for both the website and the mobile app.
Upon logging into your account you will be presented with the summary screen for your Route.
The number next to the Route is the total for that area and is then split down to each Delivery Unit.
The table for speed restrictions can be viewed at a Route or Delivery Unit level. Click on the DU buttons to filter by DU.
At the top right of the table is a search field that searches all of the table columns and filters the view as required. Use this to search for your ESR reference, FMS number or more. You can also use the Advanced Search by clicking on “Add Condition” to perform complex searches and filters.
Most columns are sortable, click to sort, click again to sort in the opposite direction.
To view a speed restriction at a detailed speed view level click on the Reference Number link in the first column.
Use the three tabs to filter based on whether the ESR is active or withdrawn.
There is a button in the dark section at the top of the page to Create ESR
You can view the TSRs for the Route by clicking the light blue button to the right of the Route name.
This data is provided from the SPRINT system and is for reference only. It can be useful to check there is no duplication of restrictions.
The User Menu is top right of the screen. From here you can;
Depending on your account there may be other options here.
Each ESR has a reference number. It is constructed as follows;
XXXX nnn{a}.yy
XXXX \= Route specific prefix (AICC \= Anglia, etc)
nnn \= Annual sequence number, starts over at 001 each year on 1st January
yy \= two digit year, e.g. 24
a \= the amendment (if any), A, B, C, etc
AICC 123B.24 is the 123rd restriction of 2024 on the Anglia route and has been amended twice.
THE SEQUENCE NUMBER IS APPLIED WHEN YOU IMPOSE THE SPEED
Delivery Unit – select from the available list, each Controller is associated with a specific Route so the options here are particular to that Route
Engineers Line Reference (ELR) – Select from the available list (type the ELR code to filter). We do not limit the selection of ELR based on the Route. Be careful to choose the correct ELR!
Line of Route – select the LOR from the options that relate to the ELR
Location or Between Locations – type in the Location, there is no validation or limitations
Reason – select appropriate reason code
Speed – use the standard format (all speeds are currently in miles per hour; do not append mph here) – e.g. “40/60” or “50”
Owner
The Primary Line represents the ELR that has the Speed Indicator (Commencement) board.
Complete the Primary Line card (dark background) as follows;
Add Boards with their mileage — to enter the Miles and Chains you can simply type the numbers and the “.” will be inserted before the final two digits. Therefore, typing “1234” will give you “12.34” or “12m34ch”.
HINT: pressing the ENTER key has the same effect as clicking on “Add Board”
NOTE: after adding a board the next in sequence is automatically selected
NOTE: after adding a board it will appear on the map – if the mileage is valid for the ELR and Track ID
Click on the button labelled “+ Add Additional Line” if there are boards placed on a different ELR or Track ID (direction). This is common where the restriction comes into effect near the end of an ELR, also for bi-directional track.
This section is essentially the same as the Primary, except here you can choose the appropriate ELR.
Remarks - used to provide some narrative to the History of the speed restriction. You must give some context here when first Imposing a restriction.
Publish (Impose) – this button will remain disabled while required fields are incomplete (these are also underlined in red). There is further validation when the button is finally clicked.
When viewing a speed restriction there is a collection of action buttons as shown below
There is also a link to the FMS system but this only works within the Network Rail computer network.
The Edit view is very similar to Create.
All significant changes will trigger an Amendment. The Reference Number will be changed as described above.
You cannot change the Delivery Unit, ELR or LOR.
An amendment notification will be sent to all users subscribing to the LOR.
The Remarks field should be used to add some narrative to the History of the speed for Users to know what changed.
Using the ‘Save’ button when in edit mode purely saves the fields that have been updated. This is typically when Network Rail internal information is changed such as the FMS, CCIL numbers.
No notifications are sent.
Use the Remarks field to add narrative to the History of the speed for Users to know what changed.
The Tracking tab provides information about the email notifications we sent for the speed restriction.
In the example below the restriction was amended, so the default view shows the notifications sent for the amendment. You can go back to the original imposition by clicking on the grey button.
We show notifications for TOC accounts at first as these are the most important. After EVERY new speed imposed we recommend checking the Tracking to see that alerts were sent.
You can clear the “Filter only TOC accounts” checkbox to see all notifications.
You can also use the “Show Details” checkbox to see the timing of each action.
On this tab you can see the timeline of the ESR, showing when it was Imposed and by which Controller. All remarks are shown and the timing of Amendments and eventually the Withdrawal.
You can upload documents that should be attached to the ESR to provide further detail.
The exact experience will depend upon the age of your phone and the version of Chrome.
To install Autumn Inspections on iPhone Safari, follow these steps:
First time using the app you will need to identify yourself using your email address and password. This is the same password you use for NRSDB. Once you have successfully logged in the app stores your identity information so you don’t have to remember your password. If you use the Logout menu option you will need to login again next time.
Each Route has a list of Locations that should be inspected periodically. Each Location is the responsibility of a Team. When you use the App for the first time it will take you into the Profile view and prompt you to choose a Team. You can change your Team at any time by going into the top Menu and selecting Profile. Choose your team from the dropdown menu and click Save. The Locations available will be updated accordingly.
The first step is to enter the Location you are about to inspect - After making your selection you can click Next. The next view allows you to select one or more Images to be submitted as evidence of your Inspection. On a mobile device you can use your camera OR select a previously saved picture. A preview is added when the image is selected. There is a rubbish bin icon should you wish to remove your selection. Click Next to move onto the Weather details. From Weather, click Next to submit your evaluation and comments. Tap on Submit to send your inspection.
Select one or more Images to be included with your Inspection
Adjust the sliders to report on the weather, ground and rail conditions at the time of the survey.
Make your evaluation of the conditions and add commentary.
Tap the hamburger icon at the top right of the screen to open the menu. You have three options;