About Sentinel NFC
This app is designed specifically to read Sentinel smartcards as part of Network Rail’s Sentinel system. For more information visit www.railsentinel.co.uk The app allows anyone to check their own smartcard and also allows...
This app is designed specifically to read Sentinel smartcards as part of Network Rail’s Sentinel system.
For more information visit www.railsentinel.co.uk
The app allows anyone to check their own smartcard and also allows authorised card checkers to authenticate their team as well as undertake spot checks and check TVPs (Track Visitor Permits).
Sentinel cards can be checked by scanning the QR code on the front of the card or TVP, or via NFC where this is enabled on your device. To read a Sentinel card via NFC, when prompted hold it in contact with the rear of your device until the card has been read successfully.
This app can be used with any Android smartphone or tablet (Android 4 and above) with a rear-facing autofocus camera and NFC. Sentinel smartcards can be read securely using NFC, as these devices read information from the smartcard’s microchip electronically. Internet access is not required to read smartcards using NFC. The smartcard’s microchip can be checked using NFC with no internet availability whatsoever. However if internet access is available when reading a card using NFC, any updates for that card from the new Sentinel database are transferred automatically to the smartcard.
All smartcard checking activities are uploaded automatically to the database when an internet connection is present or will be uploaded later when connectivity is restored by re-launching the app.
To use NFC, make sure it’s enabled in the settings of your smartphone before you attempt to read any cards.
The application is easy to use:
1. Open the app.
2. If using NFC, hold the new Sentinel smartcard to the back of your device OR click the QR code button and focus the camera on the card’s QR code.
3. Confirm the sponsor for today.
4. Depending on the card presented, either the card itself will be shown or a menu of options will be displayed for authorised card checkers.
5. Follow the on screen options (more detailed instructions on using the app are available at www.railsentinel.co.uk)
Previous Versions
Here you can find the changelog of Sentinel NFC since it was posted on our website on 2016-12-22 22:04:44.
The latest version is and it was updated on 2026-03-19 07:31:32. See below the changes in each version.
Sentinel NFC version NFC 2.1
Updated At: 2024-10-04
Changes: Security, compatibility and stability updates
Sentinel NFC version NFC 2.1
Updated At: 2024-10-04
Sentinel NFC version NFC 2.1
Updated At: 2024-03-14
Changes: This update resolves an issue entering authentication codes on devices with small screens.
Sentinel NFC version NFC 2.1
Updated At: 2024-01-05
Changes: This update resolves an issue where some cards were not scanning successfully via NFC.
Sentinel NFC version NFC 2.1
Updated At: 2023-08-24
Changes: Contains security updates.
Sentinel NFC version NFC 2.1
Updated At: 2023-05-17
Changes: Introducing virtual Sentinel cards! Virtual cards are stored in a secure wallet app on your device and can then be used in conjunction with the updated Sentinel app, removing the need to scan your own card at the start of every shift whilst also allowing you to scan the virtual cards of your team via their own mobile devices. To request a virtual card, just log in to mySentinel and go to Account Settings.
Sentinel NFC version NFC 2.1
Updated At: 2022-12-05
Changes: This update includes a number of enhancements to maintain the security of your data
Sentinel NFC version NFC 2.1
Updated At: 2021-09-30
Changes: This update resolves an issue seen by some users where the app crashed when trying to record the use of a competence. It also resolves issues with the Forgotten Card process.
Sentinel NFC version NFC 2.1
Updated At: 2021-08-05
Changes: This update resolves an issue seen by some users where the app crashed causing the swiped in team to be lost.
Sentinel NFC version NFC 2.1
Updated At: 2021-03-10
Changes: This update resolves an issue where the app was not visible for some non-NFC devices.
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