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50754 Clarification on procedures following an ERTMS failure

January 2013 in Train Operations

tagged Signalling Rules and procedures Rolling stock Wales

A reporter requires clarification on what procedures should be followed when the European Rail Traffic Management System (ERTMS) needs to be isolated following a failure.

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51286 & 51304 Doors on Class 175s and 158s pose safety risk

December 2012 in Train Operations

tagged Rolling stock Wales

After several recent incidents, Arriva Trains Wales staff are concerned that the doors on Class 175 trains and the refurbished Class 158 trains have the potential to cause serious passenger injuries. Two reporters have come to CIRAS independently with the same issue.

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51369 'Defective' fire alarm at Newport station

November 2012 in Train Operations

tagged Station and platform Wales

A reporter is concerned that the fire alarm at Newport station is being constantly activated causing complacency amongst staff.

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50233 Digital speedo on Class 158s cannot be read in sunlight

May 2012 in Train Operations

tagged Equipment Rolling stock Work environment Wales

A Driver is concerned that digital speedometer readings on the Class 158 units operated by Arriva Train Wales (ATW) cannot be read properly in sunlight.

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50507 Trains being moved whilst work still being undertaken

May 2012 in Train Operations

tagged Communication and teamwork Method of working Rules and procedures Work environment Wales

Concerns have been raised about trains at Canton depot being moved whilst staff are still carrying out work on them.

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50271 Reduction in Gateline Staff at Newport station

February 2012 in Train Operations

tagged Method of working Security Station and platform Wales

A reporter is concerned about a new method of working which reduces the number of staff on the gateline at Newport station.

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41216 Disposal of snow bags presenting health hazards

May 2011 in Train Operations

tagged Work environment Wales

A reporter is concerned about snow bags not being disposed of correctly and creating hazardous working conditions across the Arriva Trains Wales network.

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41119 & 41126 Toilet waste discharged on to tracks in South West

January 2011 in Train Operations

tagged Work environment South West Wales

Toilet waste being discharged onto the tracks between Portsmouth and Cardiff is a concern for two reporters.

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41007 Lighting problems on platform two at Gwersyllt station

September 2010 in Train Operations

tagged Station and platform Wales

A reporter has contacted CIRAS stating the lights are not working on platform two at Gwersyllt station.

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40911 Kidwelly station fencing and slip, trip and fall concerns

May 2010 in Train Operations

tagged Station and platform Work environment Wales

A reporter is concerned about the risk posed to the travelling public at Kidwelly station in South Wales.  

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