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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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40694 Knowledge and experience of some managers in strike cover

August 2009 in Train Operations

tagged Training and briefing Method of working Supervision and Management Knowledge Skills and experience South East East Midlands Central

The knowledge and experience of some managers brought in to cover during strike action is being questioned by one reporter.

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40693 Conductors not receiving 12 weekly safety briefings

August 2009 in Train Operations

tagged Training and briefing Communication and teamwork Knowledge Skills and experience South East East Midlands Central West Midlands

Conductors working for London Midland not receiving the safety briefings every 12 weeks when they are rostered to is a concern for one reporter.

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