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51567 Inadequate PNBs at Thames Valley signalling centre

March 2013 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Fatigue Method of working Rostering Central

Concerns have been raised about staff at Thames Valley Signalling Centre (TVSC) not receiving adequate personal needs breaks (PNBs).

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50766 Working across boundaries on the infrastructure

November 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Communication and teamwork Knowledge Skills and experience Method of working Rules and procedures Central

A reporter would like clarification on the rules or procedures to be followed when engineering work requires staff to cross over the boundary between Network Rail (NR) and London Underground (LUL) infrastructure

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50554 Staff exceeding 14 hour door-to-door recommendation

May 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Fatigue Rules and procedures Central

A reporter is concerned that Stobart Rail staff on the Bletchley remodelling project are exceeding the Network Rail 14 hour door-to-door recommendation.

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50356 ‘Lack of training’ for staff carrying out fuel duties

May 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Knowledge Skills and experience Training and briefing Central

Concerns have been raised about Machine Operators at Mill Road depot carrying out fuel duties without any briefings or training.

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50467 Travel times exceeding 14 hour door-to-door recommendation

February 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Fatigue Rules and procedures Central

Concerns have been raised about the travel times for staff working on the Water Orton project near Birmingham.

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50306 Staff working with tools without the correct certification

February 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Knowledge Skills and experience Training and briefing South East North West Central

A reporter is concerned that staff are currently working with small tools without holding the correct certification on the London North Western (LNW) route.

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50151 ‘Poor position’ of the OFF indicator at Gloucester station

August 2011 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Station and platform Equipment Central South West

A reporter has raised concerns about the positioning of the OFF indicator on platform four at Gloucester station.

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41138 Maintenance of Bristol Temple Meads walkway

January 2011 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Station and platform Work environment South West Central

The state of a walkway known as the 'Bristol Mile' between Bristol Temple Meads and Barton railway sidings is very uneven and poorly maintained according to a reporter.

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40987 Electric problem with coupling on 170 units

August 2010 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Rules and procedures Work environment Rolling stock Equipment Central West Midlands

Coupling electronic devices on Class 170 units, particularly at Birmingham New Street station, are of concern to a reporter.

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40894 Creek Road Crossing – public safety concerns

May 2010 in Network Rail and Suppliers

tagged Level Crossings Central East Anglia

A reporter is concerned about Creek Road Crossing, on the Ely to Peterborough line, posing a risk to the public.

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