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51576 ‘Lone working’ at Chesterfield station

April 2013 in Train Operations

tagged Fatigue Method of working Workload North West

Concerns have been raised about staff lone working at Chesterfield station and the effect this could have on fatigue management and personal safety.

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41084 Emergency lamps ‘not fit for purpose’

November 2010 in Train Operations

tagged Method of working Equipment Station and platform North West

The new emergency lamps used by Virgin station staff in the Manchester area are perceived as 'not fit for purpose' by a reporter.

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40739 On board trolleys

August 2009 in Train Operations

tagged 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.

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40664 Self dispatch at Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Airport

August 2009 in Train Operations

tagged Rules and procedures Station and platform Method of working Knowledge Skills and experience North West

A concern has been raised regarding a new self-dispatch procedure due to be implemented at Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Airport stations at the beginning of April 2009.

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40650 Station staff getting on trains too early

June 2009 in Train Operations

tagged Method of working North West

A reporter has contacted CIRAS seeking clarification on whether station staff are allowed to board a train early to carry out cleaning duties.

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