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51458 ‘Inadequate’ briefing procedures at Marylebone signal box

February 2013 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Communication and teamwork Knowledge Skills and experience Signalling South East

Concern has been raised about the procedure for briefing staff on the Autumn Working Arrangements at Marylebone signal box.

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51188 Passengers trespassing at Basildon station

February 2013 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Station and platform Infrastructure Security South East


Concerns have been raised about passengers, particularly youths, trespassing at Basildon station in order to evade fares. This is being witnessed on a daily basis, by both staff and other passengers.

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51192 Use of apprentices and staff training issues at Chadwell Heath

January 2013 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Communication and teamwork Knowledge Skills and experience Training and briefing Supervision and Management South East

A reporter is concerned about the use of apprentices and the mentoring provided to newly qualified Nominated Persons at Chadwell Heath depot.

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51372 Exceedance of the 14 hour door-to-door recommendation

January 2013 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Fatigue Rules and procedures South East

Concerns have been raised about long travel times for KJ Rail staff working on a Balfour Beatty site, resulting in them exceeding Network Rail's 14 hour door-to-door recommendation. This report follows CIRAS reports 50156, 50562 and 50565 sent to KJ Rail in 2011, also concerning long travel times for staff.

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51397 Dirty speed boards between Redhill and Balcomb junction

January 2013 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Equipment Signalling South East

A reporter is concerned that there are several dirty, difficult to see permanent speed and warning boards between Redhill and Balcomb junction.

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51003 Static problems affecting workstations at York

November 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Equipment Signalling Work environment South East North West North East

The introduction of new chairs and flooring at York Integrated Electronic Control Centre (IECC) about a year ago has created a problem with static

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51028 ‘Untrained’ staff carrying out ultrasonic testing

November 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Knowledge Skills and experience Rules and procedures Training and briefing South East

A reporter is concerned about staff carrying out ultrasonic non-destructive testing without undergoing the full training and mentoring process.

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51082 Persistent vegetation issue at Westbury yard

November 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Infrastructure Work environment South East

A reporter is concerned by Slip, Trip and Fall (STF) hazards posed by vegetation at Westbury yard, Wiltshire

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51036 Passengers trespassing at Pitsea station

November 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Infrastructure Level Crossings Station and platform Security South East

A reporter has witnessed incidents of passengers, especially youths, trespassing at Pitsea station on a daily basis to avoid paying their fare.

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51094 Remote control technology for machines questioned.

November 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Equipment South East

A reporter is concerned about the potential safety consequences of the industrdopting new remote control technology for machines used on the railway.

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