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51172 Class 325s operated with the traction interlock switch isolated

November 2012 in Freight Operations

tagged Equipment Rolling stock Rules and procedures Not Specified

A reporter is concerned that Class 325 units used by DB Schenker at Mossend are being operated with the Traction Interlock Switch (TIS) isolated

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51165 Early starts when returning from leave ‘causing fatigue’

November 2012 in Freight Operations

tagged Fatigue Rules and procedures Rostering Not Specified

Concerns have been raised about Drivers having to start work before 06:00 when returning from a period of annual leave.

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50260 Concern over the length of time taken to contact Control

August 2012 in Freight Operations

tagged Communication and teamwork Rules and procedures Not Specified

 A Driver is concerned about the length of time it takes to get through via telephone to Direct Rail Services Control.  Drivers contact Control to inform them of train movements, incidents on the line, the punctuality of trains, and any other problems.

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50166 Wagon checks not being conducted after every journey

July 2012 in Freight Operations

tagged Rolling stock Rules and procedures Not Specified

A reporter is concerned that wagon examinations are being carried out less frequently

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50166 Wagon checks not being conducted after every journey

May 2012 in Freight Operations

tagged Rolling stock Rules and procedures Not Specified

A reporter is concerned that wagon examinations are being carried out less frequently.

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40881 ‘For cause’ screening process not adhered to

May 2010 in Freight Operations

tagged Rules and procedures Supervision and Management Not Specified

A reporter is concerned that managers are not adhering to company standards regarding 'for cause' screening.

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40752 Shunting procedure change

August 2008 in Freight Operations

tagged Method of working Rules and procedures Not Specified

CIRAS has received another report concerning the implementation of a change in shunting procedure. This is the third such report in the last thirteen months. As reports 40406 and 40556 last year, this report concerns the lack of a fail-safe system during shunting work.

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