Embrace the future of possession delivery

We’re changing the way engineering access is managed with our brand new tool PodFlo: the game-changing web and mobile application designed to transform the way you plan and deliver possessions. With a focus on safety, efficiency and user-friendly design, PodFlo offers a range of smart features to streamline your workflow, reduce paperwork and ensure everyone in your team is informed and prepared.

INTRO

How does it work?

Safe

Live data ensures everyone has access to critical information in real-time

Intuitive

User-friendly interface makes it easy to navigate, plan and manage possessions

Efficient

Streamline your workflow so you can focus on the job in hand

Transparent

Shared workspace with in-built quality assurance delivers a single source of truth

FEATURES

Live now

PICOP PACKS

Unlock excellence with digital possession packs

Manual PICOP pack creation is a thing of the past, with PodFlo automatically drafting packs in seconds. Integrations with key Network Rail systems provide live possession planning and engineering train data, while dynamic maps enable you to easily visualise the possession layout.

BRIEFINGS

Stay connected with remote briefings

Keep the team on track with PICOP pack briefings delivered online via Teams. Sign off final packs electronically, then deliver critical possession information directly to your team’s devices, ensuring everyone is fully prepared and ready for safe and successful possession delivery.

PLANNING

Resource scheduling done smarter

Our intuitive drag-and-drop scheduling tool simplifies the planning process, with flexibility to add additional roles to suit your existing processes. The highly visual interface and automatic conflict checking help manage capacity, ensuring your possessions run like clockwork.

DEVELOPMENT

Designed differently

Design

Developed and owned by Network Rail with user needs built in from day one

Release

Changes are actioned quickly in ongoing fortnightly development sprints

Feedback

Our users are engaged throughout the process with a collaborative approach

Improve

The system continuously evolves to meet changing user requirements

FEATURES

Now piloting

MOBILE APP

Next generation possession delivery

Possession delivery designed for the digital age. PodFlo’s controlled workflows guide you through safety-critical processes such as protection placement and line clear verification. Safe working is built-in to the core, controlling risk and prioritising your safety.

E-FORMS

Go paperless with electronic forms

Ditch the piles of paperwork and save time with embedded forms. PodFlo allows you to submit and review documents electronically, with forms such as RT3198 and RT3199 completed automatically. As well as being more efficient, it’s also much more sustainable.

MESSAGING

Supercharge your communications

No more struggling with inaudible phone calls or poor signal coverage. PodFlo’s in-app messaging uses mobile data – unlike traditional voice calls, highly-compressed mobile data transmits continuously, so any messages sent in offline mode auto-sync when you reconnect.

LIBRARY

Video updates

June 2025

PodFlo Maintenance

Our vision for the digitally transformed railway of the future.

June 2025

About PodFlo

Find out how PodFlo is making our team’s lives easier.

June 2024

PodFlo Explainer

A quick introduction to PodFlo’s features and benefits.

EVENTS

Connect and learn

Daily at 12.00pm
Online drop-in session
23 – 24 March 2027
RIA Innovation Conference
16 – 17 June 2027
Rail Live

FAQS

Got a question?

PodFlo is a digital possession management solution launching across Network Rail’s Wales & Western region. Available across web and mobile apps, PodFlo will modernise key components of the engineering access system, reduce possession irregularities, improve time on tools and enhance the safety of those working trackside.
PodFlo is owned and developed by Network Rail, so it’s been specifically designed to meet the needs of users just like you. It’s only deployed once it’s been through rigorous testing and approved as ‘fit for purpose’ by real-world users. And we don’t stop there – our development team are constantly working to refine and improve the product to ensure we continue to meet changing user requirements.
PodFlo is being rolled out on a staggered basis with Phase 1, including digital PICOP Packs and electronic resourcing, released in 2024. Phase 2 is piloting now, so look forward to our digital possession delivery app coming your way soon. We’ll let your team know when to expect the change and ensure you’re fully prepared in good time.
You’ll be fully supported in making the change to the new way of working and will be invited to onboarding sessions before PodFlo launches. Daily online drop-in sessions, in-app help guides and video resources will also be available from day one.
Unregistered users will receive read-only links to view PICOP Packs via email. Some features launched in Phase 2 will require user registration.
You will be able to download PICOP Packs from the emailed link to print as hard copies. However, please note that printed versions become uncontrolled documents and miss out on any automatic updates when any changes are made. The safest, most efficient way to view PICOP Packs is always in-app.
If there’s anything else you want to ask us, please get in touch! You can click the ‘learn more’ buttons at the top or bottom of this page, or email the team at walesandwesterndigitalteam@networkrail.co.uk.

INTEGRATIONS

Compatible with your existing apps

Integrations with key Network Rail systems solve the issue of disjointed data, bringing together a wealth of information on a single platform.

GET IN TOUCH

Get ready for a new era of safety, efficiency and precision

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