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A safety net when all else fails

51682 Clarification for drugs and alcohol testing rules

March 2013 in Train Operations

tagged Rules and procedures Not Specified

A reporter is asking for clarification on the correct procedure to follow when a safety critical member of staff is relieved of their duties in circumstances which require a drugs and alcohol test.

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51686 Clarification on TOC personal track safety competencies

March 2013 in Train Operations

tagged Rules and procedures Training and briefing Not Specified

A reporter is seeking clarification on additional competencies covered by Train Operating Companies Personal Track Safety (TOC PTS).

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50226 Bicycles on board Pendolino and Voyager trains

January 2013 in Train Operations

tagged Rolling stock Rules and procedures Not Specified

A reporter has two concerns about the reservation and storage of bicycles on board Pendolino and Voyager trains.

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50294 Safety communication between Train Managers and Drivers

January 2013 in Train Operations

tagged Rolling stock Communication and teamwork Supervision and Management Not Specified

A Driver has concerns about how safety information is being communicated by Train Managers (TM) on Pendolino units, with face-to-face communication becoming less common.

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50310 Ticket checks with only one door open

January 2013 in Train Operations

tagged Method of working Security Not Specified

A reporter has concerns about how passenger tickets are currently being checked by Train Managers (TM) and the British Transport Police (BTP).

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51326 Emergency lighting in the Class 170s ‘insufficient’

December 2012 in Train Operations

tagged Rolling stock Method of working Work environment Not Specified

A reporter is concerned that when the Class 170s are powered down at terminal stations the emergency lighting that comes on in the coaches is not adequate enough for passengers alighting from the train.

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50998 ‘Low-quality’ images on in-cab monitors on 377s

November 2012 in Train Operations

tagged Equipment Rolling stock Work environment Not Specified

A Driver is concerned about the quality of images displayed on in-cab CCTV monitors on Class 377 trains.  

 

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51010 & 51048 Train cleaning procedures near overhead lines

November 2012 in Train Operations

tagged Knowledge Skills and experience Method of working Training and briefing Not Specified

Staff working for ISS Facility Services would like clarification on the procedures for cleaning trains in Siemens depots.

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51142 Restricted access at Wigan Wallgate station

November 2012 in Train Operations

tagged Rules and procedures Station and platform Supervision and Management Not Specified

A reporter has noticed that the entrance/exit to Wigan Wallgate station has become narrower over recent weeks due to ongoing refurbishment works.

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50224 Placing ‘Not To Be Moved’ boards on trains

November 2012 in Train Operations

tagged Method of working Rules and procedures Not Specified

A reporter is concerned about 'Not To Be Moved' (NTBM) boards not being placed on Voyager 221s whilst maintenance work is being carried out at stations.

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