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A safety net when all else fails

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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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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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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50709 Electrical switch gear ‘not fully tested’ at major stations

July 2012 in Train Operations

tagged Equipment Infrastructure Method of working Not Specified

A reporter is concerned that the electrical switchgear used to control power at all major stations managed by First Great Western is not being fully tested.

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50741 Clarification for placing Not To Be Moved boards on units

July 2012 in Train Operations

tagged Method of working Security Not Specified

A concern has been raised about First Capital Connect's (FCC) revised procedure for placing Not To Be Moved (NTBM) boards on trains when they are stationary in a yard

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50329 Building services staff ‘unfamiliar’ with railway environment

February 2012 in Train Operations

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

A reporter believes safety is being compromised because Integral staff seem relatively unfamiliar with the railway environment.

 

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50204 Safety notices 'not displayed consistently' at depots

August 2011 in Train Operations

tagged Supervision and Management Method of working South East Not Specified

A reporter is concerned that Drivers at Southern are not receiving safety notices, including late notices, in a consistent and timely manner. The reporter states this is an issue at Barnham, Horsham, London Bridge, Redhill and Victoria, but the problem may be occurring at other depots too.

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50225 Placing Not To Be Moved boards on both ends of a train

August 2011 in Train Operations

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A reporter has concerns about 'Not To Be Moved' (NTBM) boards not being placed on both ends of Pendolino trains (Class 390s) whilst maintenance work is being carried out by Alstom staff.

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41252 Train Management System distracting Drivers

May 2011 in Train Operations

tagged Equipment Method of working Not Specified

The distraction caused by the Train Management System (TMS) concerns one reporter.

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