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15-minute quickstart

Summary​

This quickstart helps new users complete their first POS or ALO workflow in DocuRail, using the minimum steps needed to become productive.

Scope

This Knowledge Base explains how the platform behaves. It does not replace controlled railway documentation, standards, or operational decision-making.

What you’ll do​

  1. Confirm your role and access
  2. Find or create a POS / ALO pack
  3. Complete required fields and attach evidence
  4. Submit for review
  5. Track outcomes and handle revisions

Step 1 — Confirm your role and access​

DocuRail is typically used by:

  • Planner / pack author: prepares and submits packs
  • Responsible Manager (RM): reviews, approves or rejects
  • Site / field user: completes on mobile (online/offline)
  • Admin: manages users, permissions, and data

If you cannot see a pack type or action, it is usually a permissions issue. See: Troubleshooting → Permissions & role issues.

Step 2 — Start with the right pack​

  • For plant-related planning and controls: POS
  • For work with one or more lines open to traffic: ALO
  • Where applicable, projects may use both, and ALO may reference or be linked to POS.

Step 3 — Complete fields and attach evidence​

Good submissions are:

  • Complete (all required fields)
  • Clear (no ambiguous text)
  • Supported by attachments where relevant (diagrams, photos, supporting documents)

Step 4 — Submit for review​

Submission records that information has been completed and formally shared for review via the platform.

See: POS → Submit a POS pack and Workflow → Lifecycle.

Step 5 — Track outcomes and respond​

After submission, the pack moves through the configured workflow (review, approval, rejection/return, completion). DocuRail records status and timestamps to support traceability.

See: Workflow → Status meanings.

Next best page

If your teams work on mobile, read Start Here → Mobile & offline use before going on site.