Harcon Solutions provides specialist support for organisations operating On-Track Plant (OTP) on Network Rail managed infrastructure. We guide you through the Plant Operations Scheme (POS) assurance process ensuring safety, compliance, and operational readiness.
Our services are tailored to the specific needs of your organisation whether you’re an emerging OTP supplier or a principal contractor delivering complex rail infrastructure.
The On-Track Plant Operations Scheme (POS) outlines the mandatory requirements and minimum standards for organisations involved in the provision and operation of On-Track Plant (OTP). It serves as a structured framework to ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant use of OTP on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure.
The scheme applies to all categories of On-Track Plant as defined in Network Rail Standard NR/L2/RMVP/0200 Infrastructure Plant Manual. This includes a broad range of equipment such as:
All On-Track Plant must also meet the technical and safety requirements specified in Rail Industry Standard RIS-1530-PLT, which governs the engineering acceptance of OTP.
At its core, the POS is designed to assure compliance, support operational safety, and uphold industry best practices during all OTP activities. It ensures that only competent organisations and approved machinery are permitted to carry out work on or near the railway infrastructure.
We work with you to develop and implement a fully tailored Management System that satisfies the POS requirements of RISQS and Network Rail standards designed around your organisation.
We provide proactive POS assurance inspections and onsite compliance checks, ensuring your On-Track Plant operations are meeting required safety and quality benchmarks.
Harcon offers independent performance monitoring of newly qualified POS Representatives and On-Track Plant Operators conducted discreetly, without disruption to ongoing operations.
Every assurance activity is followed by a comprehensive site report, highlighting findings, risk areas, and improvement opportunities. Reports are delivered within a pre-agreed timeframe directly to your nominated client representative.
Harcon Solutions also offers independent POS and On-Track Plant assurance audits tailored specifically for Principal Contractors and delivery organisations operating within the Network Rail environment.
As a trusted third-party, we provide impartial, evidence-based assessments that help demonstrate compliance, reduce operational risk, and provide assurance to your projects.
Whether you’re seeking initial POS approval or reviewing your ongoing OTP compliance, Harcon Solutions is ready to help. We go beyond compliance checklists delivering practical assurance support that strengthens your systems, protects your workforce, and de-risks your projects.
