--- title: Release Notes description: Discover the latest enhancements in our release notes, detailing new features and improvements with our Rail Tasker software. --- [Release Notes ](https://www.sparkts.net/release-notes) # [Release Notes](https://www.sparkts.net/release-notes/release-notes-1783544959669) Written by [Spark TS](https://www.sparkts.net/release-notes/author/spark-ts) | Jul 8, 2026 9:31:06 PM ## july 7, 2026 Release ## **2.5.0** **Operations Testing** Faster Performance - Improved loading speeds for Operations Testing throughout the mobile and administrative applications Improved Accuracy and Reliability - Corrected the export bug issues to ensure proper reporting alignment - Added time zone support for operations testing records - Prevented duplicate test completions within the same event - Updated application so that manually entered event times automatically display actual test time rather than defaulting to the current time. - Added Test Event ID visibility within audit reports Reporting Enhancements -  Expanded Operations Testing exports to provide more additional reporting data **Checklists** Better Visibility and Management - Added Active/Inactive filtering across checklist administration screens and exports. - Improved visibility of assigned personnel and qualification status. - Enhanced export reports with task comments and additional assignment information. New Designated Instructor Reporting   - Added a Designated Instructor report that provides visibility into assigned users, completion status, comments, and related checklist information. User Experience Improvements   - Completed checklists are now view-only, helping preserve record integrity. - Added additional administrative guidance through updated permission tooltips. **Qualifications & Certifications** Enhanced Reporting   - Improved supervisor reports with updated formatting, additional data fields, and clearer presentation - Added user group visibility to key qualification reporting - Added filtering options to help supervisors focus on active employees Qualification Management Improvements   - Expanded qualification configuration capabilities - Improved handling of refresher training exemptions - Resolved reporting inconsistencies **Drug & Alcohol Testing** Improved Reporting Performance   - Optimized report exports to support large datasets without timing out.  - Enhanced pool member reporting with additional historical information. Improved Data Visibility   -  Added group information to testing reports.  Easier Clinic Search   - Simplified clinic lookup by allowing users to search using ZIP code and radius, with city and state now optional.  **Data Feeds & Integrations** - Fixed a demographic file import issue caused by department-group mismatches. ## May 22, 2026 Release ## **2.1.34** **Checklists** - Expanded edit permissions to now include the ability to assign permissions, giving users greater flexibility in managing checklist access. **Qualifications** - Fixed an issue where Exception Reports were not displaying all exceptions due to filtering. All exceptions are now correctly included in the report.  - To improve clarity, the "Qualifications Exception Report" has been renamed to **Requirement Renewal Report.**        **General** - "CSV Upload Status" tab changes: - Added downloadable error files for easier troubleshooting - Improved error list navigation with enhanced scrolling and pagination - Separated auto-assignment feeds and manual uploads into distinct tabs for better organization and visibility.   ## May 13, 2026 Release ## **2.1.33** **Qualifications** - Team Cards in the User App are now displayed only for users with the "*Manager in User App*" permission enabled within the Qualifications module, with no impact to visibility or experience in other modules.  **Users** - User exports now include which user had auditor permissions, along with the duration of each user's access. **Bug Fixes** - Fixed an issue where inactive tests were incorrectly appearing in Operations Tests. This bug was limited to the timer view.  ## April 30, 2026 Release > ## **2.1.32** **Checklist Updates: ** - We've added a new Assign permission for checklists, providing more flexibility in user access - View: View-Only access (no actions column) - Edit: Can update checklist details (no actions column) - Assign: Can use the Actions column but cannot edit checklist details *Users who need both editing and assigning capabilities must have both permissions enabled. * **All Modules: **    - **Offline Experience:** When offline, users will now see a pop-up allowing them to either wait for reconnection or view certification cards.  ** Ops Testing:  **   - **Timer Form Validation:** Operational test end times can no longer be set in the future. The current time is now enforced as the maximum allowable value. ** Drug & Alcohol Testing: **   -  **Unscheduled Test Fix Sync:** Test result status updates now sync correctly with Unscheduled Tests. Backfill updates have been applied to repair missing links and align historical data.  -  **DAT Export Enhancement: **An "Observed Collection" column has been added to both the Tests Results export and the DAT Results report.  ## April 9, 2026 Release ## **2.1.31** **Drug & Alcohol Testing**   - Collection and scheduled date range filters now require both a start and end date to be selected before results can be applied. - "Select All" is now available within Test Results filters - Resolved an issue in Onboarding where, after selecting "Add Applicant," pressing the Enter key now advances users to the next step, even if no user match is found. ## April 1, 2026 Release ## **2.1.30** **Ops Testing**    - Mobile App - exceptions list in Operations Tests is now alphabetized. - The end time portion of the gird form can be edited up until the current moment, but not in the future.  Qualifications & Certifications   - After a user is designated into a qualification, if the status changes in any way, the status does not revert back to designated.  - Can now import CSV of External Completions   ## March 17, 2026 release ## **2.1.29** **Ops Testing**    - Test filters now support cascading selections, making it easier to narrow results while keeping relevant options available. Checklist Updates ** ** - The checklist assignment option has been renames from "Assignment in Mobile App" to "Assignment in User App," with an added tooltip to better explain its purpose and behavior.   Qualifications & Certifications - Qualification requirement screens now display requirement IDs, including for existing records, making audits and references easier - Combined qualification and certification cards are now available in the mobile app even without service, ensuring continued access to critical information.  - Admins can now precisely select with requirement groups and checklists count toward certification designations, ensuring users statuses clearly reflect what is complete versus incomplete.  > ## MARCH 3, 2026 release > > ## **2.1.28** **Ops Testing**  -  The exception report is now filtered for Operations Tests only.  -  Fixed inconsistencies when editing Operations Test drafts.  -  User App no longer shows territory, old, or deleted qualifications in Exceptions area.  **DAT** - ** **COC Number now populates on order level. ** ** >   > > February 12, 2026 Release > > > > > ## **2.1.26** **Ops Testing** - Fixed an issue with filters in the User App during event testing. - Prevented test dates from being added outside of an event’s date range. - Added a Select All option to the Missed Threshold Report. **Qualifications** - Updated Info tab wording to clarify that all completions before assignment are counted. - Updated territory qualification behavior so qualified person permissions automatically expire when a user loses the associated territory qualification. - Standardized time-based values by replacing references to “years” with equivalent values in months. - Updated territory search messaging to display “No territories” when no results are found. **Drug & Alcohol Testing (DAT)** - Blocked data uploads when a Drug & Alcohol Testing specimen status is expired. - Prevented automatic overrides of STS review status. - Fixed a display issue causing an extra scrollbar on DAT report tests. - Improved table readability by collapsing manager lists. - Corrected the DAT Results Custom Report so positive test results display properly. - Updated Unscheduled Tests exports to include manager information. - Prevented Workforce from creating duplicate orders. - Fixed an issue where 40.25 email notifications were not sent automatically. - Updated onboarding language for improved clarity and consistency. **Checklists** - Added a tooltip clarifying that users with view-level permissions can still assign items. **General Improvements** - Fixed an issue where the Tenant Create Form submit button was disabled. - Standardized submit button placement across the application.   > ##  January release > > ## **2.1.25** **New Features & Enhancements** - **Checklist Permissions Update:  **Checklist permissions have been updated so users with view‑only access can truly only view, without assignment capabilities. - **Active / Inactive Checklist Toggle:  **A new toggle on the Checklists tab allows users to quickly switch between active and inactive checklists. - **Offline Mode Landing Page:  **When an internet connection is lost, users now see a dedicated offline landing page. - **Territory Qualifications in User App:  **Territory Qualifications are now visible directly in the User App. - **Qualification Export Improvements:  **Exports from the Qualification Detail Page now include the same information shown in the table view. - **Certification & Qualification Search:  **Users can now search within Certification and Qualification cards under Team Cards in the User App. **Fixes & Improvements** - **Timeline Display Fix:  **Resolved an issue where a green status bar briefly appeared during revocation while the header still showed “revoked.” - **Draft PSE Saving Issue:  **Fixed an issue preventing Draft PSEs from saving correctly.  ## December release **2.1.19** - **Test Time Validation**: Users can no longer submit an event with tests outside the event start/end times. - **Ops Test Display**: Future tests no longer appear in OmniTrax Operations Test records. - **Follow-Up Plans**: Manager field now auto-populates in DATe follow-up test plans. - **Export Fix**: Filtering by Test Name no longer breaks PSE/Ops Test exports. - **Group Pool Workflow**: Added functionality to pull group randoms in the randomizer. - **Territory Qualifications**: Qualifications can now be suspended before expiration (revoking/restricting not supported). - **Unscheduled Tests**: Users can now create unscheduled tests directly in the app without imports. - **Observed Collection Status**: Fixed issue where “Yes” reverted to “No” after saving non-DOT follow-up plans. - **Qualification Assignments**: Assignments no longer recalculate instantly; message now displays: *“Assignment statuses will be recalculated at 1:00 AM EST.”* - **Cloud Function**: Prevented retries for failed Pub/Sub requests for better efficiency. - **Events Dashboard**: Added new Events view in Ops Testing showing Event ID, supervisors, and dates. - **Bulk Edit**: Admins can now edit PSEs at both rule and event level, reducing manual updates. - **Case Creation**: Fixed issue where `isPaused` was missing when creating cases in DATe. - **Exports & UI**: PSE active/inactive status now included in daily exports; archived tests visible on Test and Records tabs. - **Supervisor Selection**: Users can now remove and re-add themselves as supervisors in Ops Test forms. - **Permissions Update**: Users with view access can now assign qualifications; permissions export updated. - **DAT Result Report**: New customizable report in Admin App with filters for date range, result type, test type, authority, MIS category, and missing results. - **Group-Based Visibility**: Admins now see employees only in their assigned group across DAT, DATe, and Onboarding; “supergroup admins” can view all groups. ## november release **2.1.19 (11/17/25)** *Drug and Alcohol Testing / Reports - MIS Report Creation* - Added a Reports tab to the Drug & Alcohol Testing module. - Introduced MIS Report generation with customizable filters in the new tab. *Drug and Alcohol Testing - Alerts for Past Due Unscheduled Tests* - Implemented alerts to notify DER/Admin when an unscheduled test is past due or incomplete. - Available Upon Request *Checklists - Location Field Requirement on Checklist* - Added a toggle to individual checklists requiring Location information to be entered when recording an attempt. *Qualifications - Territory Qualifications* - Available in Qualifications *Qualifications - Combined Cards* - Available in Qualifications ## July Releases **2.1.13 (07/21/25)** *Checklists (Admin app)* - A new action was added that allows the user to fail assignees from the assignments tab    - Manager is now included in exports. **2.1.13 (07/21/25)** *Checklists (Admin app)* - A new action was added that allows the user to fail assignees from the assignments tab    - Manager is now included in exports. *Onboarding (Admin app)* - When creating a new applicant from a Rail Tasker user, the cost center will be auto filled *Qualifications (Admin app)* - Users can now Designate (grandfather) an employee for an assigned qualfication/certification - Users can now build their Cards using the Card builder - When selecting the completions tab a requirement group must be selected before viewing the completions *Drug and alcohol (Admin app)* - When not ordering medical tests are now disabled **2.1.12 (07/11/25)** *Checklists (Mobile app)* - A toggle was added to view active/inactive users *Qualifications (Admin app)* - The ability to edit a revocation event was added *Drug and alcohol (Admin app)* - Speed improvements were added - 40.25 orders are now hidden from the results table ## June Releases ### **2.1.11 (06/18/25)** *Checklists (Admin app)* - A toggle was added that allows for showing active/inactive users *Operations Tests (Admin app)* - Updates made to the Supervisor CSV export to resolve Total Test counts *Operations Tests (Mobile app)* - A fix was applied for the start and end time being set on the form where the times were changing when entering the date *Date (Admin App)* - The page now refreshes when entering a new requirement so it immediately shows. - Email/phone/address were added for tracking on a case - New cases can now be added for existing Rail Tasker users ### **2.1.9 (06/04/25)** *Operations Tests (Mobile app)* - Exceptions that show in the mobile app are now only for Operations Tests and External Requirements *Safety Engagements (Admin app)* - Updates were made to Safety Engagements permissions so that users with View permissions cannot edit existing safety engagements *Onboarding (Admin app)* - General Bug Fixes applied *Drug and alcohol (Admin app)* - An update was made to the Randomizer so that its no longer allowed to run selections with 0 members ## May Release ### 2.1.8 (05/23/25) *Operations Tests (admin app)* - The exports now reflect correct dates, time, and timezone *Drug and alcohol (admin app)* - In the Randomizer, all active employees are now displayed in the report ##  April Release ### 2.1.7 (04/15/25) *Operations Tests (admin app)* - When editing a test, all edits will now save.  *Onboarding (admin app)* - A new column has been added to the CSV export that shows the 'Incomplete verification reason' *Drug and alcohol (admin app)* - In Unscheduled Tests, the status of 'Complete' has been updated to 'DER Review' - In the Randomizer, the annual goals in 'Run Draw' now match the overview yearly goals - For test results, the reason 'Other' has been added for non-regulated tests - For test results, alcohol only orders are now showing ###  2.1.6 (04/03/25) *Operations Tests (admin app)* - Speed improvements were added to the records tab - Foreign Rail Road employee's data will now appear in the records table and export *Operations Tests (mobile app)* - Filter by Division now shows expected results when searching *Qualifications (admin app)* - When completing a test in LMS the last course will now count towards the qualification if the qualification has no expiration date *Drug and alcohol (admin app)* - Functionality was added for a user to upload documents when setting a pool member to active/inactive *Date (Admin App)* - Functionality has been added for a user to create and plan out a follow-up plan ## MARCH Release ### 2.1.2 (03/17/25) *Users (admin app)* - A CSV template has been added to download and clarity has been added to the template to make it easier to fill out and upload *Operations Tests (admin app)* - Reports now reflect the accurate date range selected *Operations Tests (mobile app)* - When selecting employees to add to a test the app will show the first 100 employees in the app *Safety Engagements (mobile app)* - A limit is now in place when adding users to a Team *Qualifications (admin app)* - When entering a completion the restrictions tab will appear if the completion type is medical *Drug and alcohol (admin app)* - In Unscheduled Testing, the user's assigned manager is now included in the export - In the Randomizer a warning will now appear before running a random to remind the user to update their pool member list - In the Randomizer, users can now copy closed pools - In Unscheduled Tests a Toggle Option has been added to include future follow-ups on the export - In the Randomizer, when uploading members, the fields are no longer case-sensitive - In the Randomizer, users can no longer be assigned as their own manager - Searching in the DAT module should now be accurate ### 2.1.1 (03/10/25) *Users (admin app)* - The Birthday Characteristic is no longer required *Checklists (mobile app)* - A search bar has been added for tasks on a checklist *Operations Tests (admin app)* - When checked, the supervisor selected for a user will remain checked *Safety Engagements (admin app)* - Permissions have been updated to allow exporting data with the view permission *Qualifications (admin app)* - Updates made to the qualifications permissions so that users need 'Edit' to make modifications to a qualification/certification in the module - A column has been added to track status changes with documents  *Drug and alcohol (admin app)* - In the randomizer, users can now start a new pool in the same year - In Unscheduled tests, follow-up tests will only show  tests 7 days prior to the new month before they are due - The order-only permission now allows a user to order tests but not to view or see them in the DAT module *Onboarding (admin app)* - Medical tests should now show clinic and send authentication forms. ## February Release ### 2.1.0 (02/14/25) *Qualifications (admin app)* - Foreign Railroad / Contractor information can now be collected in the mobile app, and that Data is reflected in the Operations Tests Records Export - A setting has been added to indicate if a completion before assignment counts towards qualification status - Restrictions have been added to qualification cards - Loading a report now shows a loading indicator - A ‘Daytime’ column has been added to the Operations Tests export *Qualifications (mobile app)* - Managers can now see their employees' Qualification/certification cards in the mobile app under the “search cards” tab - Users can now utilize the “My Team” feature to show exceptions for their selected team *Drug and alcohol (admin app)* - In the randomizer, a PDF export has been added for the History - In Unscheduled Tests eScreen-CRL is now a selectable lab  *Onboarding (admin app)* - Onboarding ordering a medical test only (without a Drug or Alcohol) now creates an authorization form (test id) ## January RELEASEs ### 2.0.12 (01/31/25) *Qualifications (Admin App)* - Updates have been made to the completions screen to make it easier to read and navigate. *Drug and Alcohol Testing (Admin App)* - Clients not using Form Fox will no longer see clinic search results. - In the Randomizer, columns have been added to the Active member export to track employee's managers - In the Randomizer, duplicate pool members are now flagged. - In the Randomizer, when updating a pool member status to active/inactive, users can now set an effective date for the change. - In the Randomizer, improvements have been made to the logic for completions for more accurate tracking. - In the Randomizer, when exporting pool members, there should no longer be an error. *Onboarding (Admin App)* - When selecting a Test Type, 'physical" has been removed as an option. 2.0.10 (01/17/25) *Checklists (Admin App)* - When looking at checklist history the header now shows more information for the employee. - On the Checklists Tab, when searching, the application will return results as a user is typing. *Checklists (User App)* - When filtering trainees, the clear filter button will now fully clear any filter history set by the user. *Safety Engagements (User App)* - When adding employees/team members, the first selected employee will no longer disappear when changing search criteria.  *Qualifications (Admin App)* - Qualification Dates appear in the logged-in user's timezone. - The ability to search for an assigned user on a qualification has been added. - When creating a Certification Card the option for a YYYY birthday format has been added. - When adding a completion manually, the manual completion now reflects in the user's history. *DAT Unscheduled Tests (Admin App)* - If multiple lab accounts/panels are available, users can now select from any in the list. *Onboarding (Admin App)* - When ordering a test, the 'Physical' test type is now removed. ### 2.0.08 (01/03/25) *Checklists (Admin App)* - The ability to upload a checklist completion with documented proof such as a paper checklist has been added. *Qualifications (Admin App)* - A new type of card has been added that allows for extending the qualification date. *Qualifications (User App)* - Qualification Cards are now visible in the User App. *DATe (Admin App)* - Alerts will now be visible with a red dot. ## 2024 Release notes ## December RELEASE (12/13/24) ### 2.0.06 *Drug and Alcohol Testing (Admin App)* - In Unscheduled Tests Lab names are now validated based on what is entered in DAT. *Operations Tests(Admin App)* - The field order has been updated in the Records Tab as well as in the export to be easier to read. - Additional filters are now available on reports. *Operations Tests(User App)* - In the Exceptions Tab the Exception Cards are reformatted to highlight the employee name and expiration date. *Onboarding(Admin App)* - Clients are now able to create tests with physical exams. ## November RELEASE (11/8/24) ### 2.0.03 *Drug and Alcohol Testing (Admin App)* - Spacing has been added in the results table to improve readability. *Checklists (Admin App)* - The Checklist history category and task order match the order on the checklist info tab. *Checklists (User App)* - When a Designated Instructor goes to sign off the last task, they will now have the option to sign off the whole checklist. - When signing off the whole checklist the modal now says 'Cancel' instead of 'Not Yet'. *Operations Testing (Admin App)* - When running a report, the start and end dates are now required before the submit button is available. *Safety Engagements (User App)* - The 'View PDF' option should now show for all Safety Engagements if a PDF is attached. ### 2.0.01 *Operations Testing (Admin App)* - The search bar on the records tab has been removed. - The records tab toggle for inactive and active users has been removed, and both inactive and active users are visible. - The Employee Summary report now requires the employee's name to be entered before running the report. *Operations Testing (User App)* - The Exceptions Tab filter defaults have been changed to default to 90 Days and after clicking on a qualification the exceptions that show are specific to the requirements. *Checklists (Admin App)* - When adding trainees to a DI during a limited trainees assignment, the list is now limited to the users in the DI's group. *Drug and Alcohol Testing (Admin App)* - An Option to "reset" a specimen order has been added. - Adding a manager is no longer required when ordering onsite tests in the Unscheduled Testing Tab.  ## October Release (10/25/24) ### 2.0.0 *Drug and Alcohol Testing (Admin App)* - Unscheduled Testing now available with the DAT module *Drug and Alcohol Testing Exceptions (DATe) (Admin App)* - This new module is now available *Groups/Operations Tests (Admin App)* - In the settings for Operations test goals, users now have the option to have either the Event or each individual Test count toward the goal. *Operations Tests (User App)* - When opening this part of the app, the Requirements tab now opens first instead of the Events Tab ## October Release (10/4/24) ### 1.35.9 *Drug and Alcohol Testing (Admin App)* - When Company Authority is selected a default value of NLK.NON1.REF will be set for the Lab Account - Hours of Operation are now visible on the order form *Onboarding (Admin App)* - Date of birth is now being updated on the order notification from the order form if the field was blank *Checklists (Admin App)* - The Tasks Screen has been reformatted to make it easier to read - When a checklist has the "Limited Trainees" option selected the button to add trainees now says "Add Trainees" - When a checklist has the "Limited Trainees" option selected when adding trainees to the Designated Instructor, users can now select more than one trainee at a time. *Checklists (User App)* - The Optional Fields available when signing off a task on a checklist are now collapsible  - A toggle has been added on the Tasks Screen that hides completed tasks. *Operations Tests (Admin App)* - Test Group is now included in the export *Operations Tests (User App)* - General functionality has been improved on the Exceptions Tab under Requirements *Safety Engagements (User App)* - A reset button has been added to the "My Team" screen   ## September Release (9/25/24) ### 1.35.8 *Drug and Alcohol Testing (Admin App)* - Cost center has been added as information for pre-employment donors  - Cost center has been added to the Drug and Alcohol export  *Checklists (Admin App) * - When viewing the tasks on a checklist, a search option has been added to allow for searching the task list. - When using the "Limited Trainees" functionality the button to add trainees now says "Add Trainees"  - When using the "Limited Trainees" functionality users can now add multiple trainees at once ## September Release (9/11/24) 1.31.7 - Bug Fixes have been added in the admin app for the DAT module in Unscheduled Tests 1.31.6 - Bug Fixes have been added in the admin app for the DAT module - A Bug Fix has been added in Safety Alerts so that formatting is now transferred from the Admin app to the user app ## August Release (8/7/24) ### 1.31.4 - Bug Fixes have been added in the admin app for the Groups module and Operations Tests - A New Tab has been added in the admin app for the DAT module to track Unscheduled Tests - New Reports have been added in the Operations Tests module ## July Release (7/5/24) ### 1.31.3 - Requirements settings in the admin app have been updated to allow multiple requirement types, as well as  job titles - Bug fixes have been added in the admin app for the Operations Tests module and Users module - Bug fixes have been added to the user app in Checklists ## June Release (6/14/24) ### 1.31.2 - A new tab has been created for Operations Tests in the Admin App called the Reports tab. - Additional Columns have been added to the DAT and Onboarding modules. - A new option has been added in checklists called "Limited Trainees." This sets a rule that an instructor / QP cannot approve more than one task of the same type per user per checklist per day. - General enhancements have been added for ease of navigation for Operations Tests in the User app. - Bug changes have been made to the DAT module, Onboarding module, and Checklists module. ## May Release (5/15/24) ### 1.31.1 - Subtypes have been added to the Operations Test creation form in the Mobile app. - Additional filtering options for users throughout the Mobile app or Admin app. - Division and subdivision are now available in Settings in Operations Tests. - Subdivision, Mile Post, Train / Job ID are now options to enter when approving checklist tasks - Supervisors can now be assigned to specific trainees for checklist sign-off. - Various bug fixes throughout the application. - Various usability improvements throughout the application. ## april Release (4/19/24) ### 1.30.19 - Naming changes have been made to the efficiency tests module, it is now Operations tests. - General enhancements have been added for ease of navigation in the admin app. - General Bug fixes have been added in the admin app. [View full post](https://www.sparkts.net/release-notes/release-notes-1783544959669) ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Spark TS" }, "dateModified" : "2026-07-08T21:31:54.156Z", "datePublished" : "2026-07-08T21:31:06Z", "headline" : "Release Notes", "image" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "height" : 393, "url" : "https://9034143.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/9034143/Release%20notes-1.png", "width" : 750 }, "mainEntityOfPage" : "https://www.sparkts.net/release-notes/release-notes-1783544959669", "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "height" : 60, "url" : "/hs/hsstatic/content_shared_assets/static-1.4092/img/default-amp-logo.png", "width" : 60 }, "name" : "Release Notes" } } ```