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May 2012 in Train Operations
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
May 2011 in Train Operations
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.
March 2010 in Train Operations
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.
March 2010 in Train Operations
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.
March 2010 in Train Operations
Method of working
Equipment
Central
West Midlands
A reporter has witnessed an event which they suspect contravenes the Rule Book and is seeking clarification.
January 2010 in Train Operations
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.
August 2009 in Train Operations
Method of working
Equipment
South East
South West
Central
North West
East Midlands
West Midlands
East Anglia
Concern has been raised about the design and use of on-board trolleys that provide passengers with hot and cold drinks and cold food on the Voyager trains and HSTs across almost all Cross Country routes.
August 2009 in Train Operations
Rules and procedures
Method of working
Equipment
Central
South East
West Midlands
East Midlands
A reporter is concerned that notices displayed in a notice case at Bletchley are sometimes obscured.
August 2009 in Train Operations
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.
