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50679 Right away indication not given before train departure

May 2012 in Train Operations

tagged Method of working Rules and procedures Central

Following an incident at Basingstoke station, a reporter is seeking clarification on whether Right Away (RA) indications should be given at all stations before a train can depart

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50705 Unlit walkway at Hexham sidings

May 2012 in Train Operations

tagged Infrastructure Work environment Central

Concerns have been raised about an unlit walkway at Hexham sidings.

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50602 Concerns about lamp posts in the Western area

May 2012 in Train Operations

tagged Equipment Station and platform Work environment Central

A reporter has raised two concerns about lamp posts, manufactured by Abacus, across the Western area of the network.

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41271 Two turns causing ‘distraction’ at Bristol Temple Meads

May 2011 in Train Operations

tagged Rostering Method of working South West Central

Concern has been expressed about two particular turns at Bristol Temple Meads West depot causing distraction amongst Drivers.

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40151 Slip, trip and fall hazard on platforms at Leicester station

September 2010 in Train Operations

tagged Station and platform Work environment Central East Midlands

A reporter has contacted CIRAS in relation to a slip, trip and fall hazard on platforms at Leicester station. Work is currently being carried out to rebuild all four platform surfaces at the station.

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40847 Lack of coupling refresher training

March 2010 in Train Operations

tagged Rules and procedures Method of working Training and briefing South East Central West Midlands East Midlands

A reporter is concerned that train drivers and managers have not received coupling refresher training on the Voyager 220/221 and High Speed Trains (HSTs), or training below the sole bar on HSTs, for over two years.

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40922 Lack of guard training over new routes

March 2010 in Train Operations

tagged Method of working Training and briefing Central East Midlands

A reporter has contacted CIRAS with concerns about a lack of training for guards following re-signalling, re-modelling and track layout changes in the Trent area.

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40858 Narrow aisles on refurbished 158 units

March 2010 in Train Operations

tagged Infrastructure Equipment Central East Midlands

A reporter is concerned about the narrow aisles on the refurbished 158 units being operated by East Midlands Trains.

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40867 Shunting with passengers

March 2010 in Train Operations

tagged Method of working Equipment Central West Midlands

A reporter has witnessed an event which they suspect contravenes the Rule Book and is seeking clarification.

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40786 Contracting staff with no PTS

January 2010 in Train Operations

tagged Rules and procedures Training and briefing Method of working South East Central

A reporter is concerned that some contracting staff who require PTS cards at Aylesbury maintenance depot don't carry valid ones.

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