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April 2013 in Freight Operations
Method of working
Rules and procedures
Training and briefing
North East
Clarification is sought on the correct procedures that should be followed when propelling wagons at Teesside steel works. It has been noted that various methods are being used when propelling rigs of nine and fifteen wagons.
April 2013 in Freight Operations
Method of working
Rules and procedures
West Midlands
It has been brought to a reporter's attention that GB Railfreight are asking their Drivers at Stud Farm sidings in Cliffe Hill quarry to undertake train duties alone.
April 2013 in Freight Operations
Fatigue
Rostering
Rules and procedures
South East
South West
West Midlands
East Midlands
A reporter is concerned about excessive hours being worked by staff for the infrastructure side of DB Schenker in the south and Midlands.
November 2012 in Freight Operations
Equipment
Rolling stock
Rules and procedures
Not Specified
November 2012 in Freight Operations
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.
August 2012 in Freight Operations
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.
July 2012 in Freight Operations
Rolling stock
Rules and procedures
Not Specified
May 2012 in Freight Operations
Rolling stock
Rules and procedures
Wales
May 2012 in Freight Operations
Rolling stock
Rules and procedures
Not Specified
April 2011 in Freight Operations
Rostering
Rules and procedures
Method of working
North East
A reporter is concerned that Drivers are becoming 'desensitised' to stop boards at Worksop depot in Nottinghamshire. The reporter believes this could potentially cause a collision.
