Trackernet

[Tubeboy]

Is it possible to install trackernet on my laptop? Iwould imagine if it was technically feasible, it wouldnt be allowed from a security point of view.

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tubeboy said:

Is it possible to install trackernet on my laptop? Iwould imagine if it was technically feasible, it wouldnt be allowed from a security point of view.

The program runs off Internet Explorer, on the internal intranet, so not sure it would.

[Tomcakes]

I don't think anyone at LU can bat on about security if they're using Internet Explorer... what is this program anyway? Surely you can install it just as you can on a desktop computer?

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i think you need network priviledges, an old boss and an it trainer have both talked about how they can access the intranet at home.

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somerhimpson said:

i think you need network priviledges, an old boss and an it trainer have both talked about how they can access the intranet at home.

I can't even get access to the bloody intranet at work! But then what do I need access to all the company information for, after all I'm only a train driver

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also u would need adobe svg viewer on your pc

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tubeboy said:

Is it possible to install trackernet on my laptop? Iwould imagine if it was technically feasible, it wouldnt be allowed from a security point of view.

Be very very careful!

[Colin]

tombeevers said:

what is this program anyway? Surely you can install it just as you can on a desktop computer?

It is a program that shows train locations "as a signaller would see it", with information taken from the signalling system.

I would be very concerned if anyone manged to have this on their home computer.

[prjb]

I have secure access to my e-mail and hard drive through my LU laptop. As for Trackernet, no you cannot install it on your home PC or laptop! You even need a password to access the replay facility on Trackernet.
As an aside, IT have issued more senior level managers with XDAIIs PDA's which will in time give them company e-mail on-the-go free from laptops but at the moment it is not considered secure enough. You can get the service status info (same as the ones on TFT screens at some stations) on your company PDA's now too.

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I recently had to make use of the feedback form on the Network Rail site, and when I clicked on the link, I was redirected to a page listing internal and external telephone numbers for all the singalboxes! Fortunately, it was during the day time, so I phoned the enquries number after I actually found the feedback form, and informed them of the glitch.

About an hour later I got a call back from a Senior Network Rail Manager, who thanked me non stop for letting him know about it. I'd hate to think just how many people could have looked at that page...

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you can only dial in onto the lul network with a RAS dialer account i dont have one before anyone asks

btw we get access to the replay of tracknet without the need for passwords or additional secruity sometimes its useful

[prjb]

aetearlscourt said:

you can only dial in onto the lul network with a RAS dialer account i dont have one before anyone asks

btw we get access to the replay of tracknet without the need for passwords or additional secruity sometimes its useful

Yes, RAS just gives you your e-mail where as CITRIX will give you your drives too - which can be useful. Not using a password for replay sounds good, I can never remember all the different passwords!