51551 Unmarked speed restriction between Carnforth and Settle

March 2013 in Network Rail and Suppliers

Equipment Infrastructure Signalling North East Scotland

A reporter has concerns about an emergency speed restriction between Carnforth station junction and Settle junction which was left unmarked for two days.

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51399 Signalling arrangements at Norton Bridge junction

February 2013 in Network Rail and Suppliers

Method of working Signalling West Midlands

Concerns have been raised about the practice of bringing High Speed Trains (HSTs) travelling at 125mph to a stop at signal SC3612 protecting Norton Bridge junction.

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51458 ‘Inadequate’ briefing procedures at Marylebone signal box

February 2013 in Network Rail and Suppliers

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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51386 AWS faults in Glasgow area ‘left unrepaired’

January 2013 in Network Rail and Suppliers

Signalling Method of working Scotland

A reporter is concerned that many long-standing Automatic Warning System (AWS) faults on Network Rail infrastructure in the Glasgow area have not been repaired. Some faults were first reported up to three years ago.

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51397 Dirty speed boards between Redhill and Balcomb junction

January 2013 in Network Rail and Suppliers

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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51260 New signalling system in Greater Anglia

December 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

Signalling Method of working Level Crossings East Anglia

A reporter is concerned that the introduction of the new signalling system in Greater Anglia will result in level crossing users having to wait longer before being given permission to cross by the Signaller. This could lead to users making high risk decisions to cross without confirmation that it is safe to do so.

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51003 Static problems affecting workstations at York

November 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

Equipment Signalling Work environment South East North West North East

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50899 Train describers not working at Sheffield and Woodburn

September 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

Equipment Signalling North West

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50917 Discrepancies between signal boxes when taking blockages

September 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

Signalling Method of working Rules and procedures Wales

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50728 Potential ‘speed trap’ created at Whitacre junction

July 2012 in Network Rail and Suppliers

Infrastructure Signalling West Midlands

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