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April 2013 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Knowledge Skills and experience
Method of working
Supervision and Management
South East
Concerns have been raised about a Controller of Site Safety (COSS) not being present on a site at High Brooms station.
April 2013 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Method of working
Supervision and Management
Rules and procedures
Training and briefing
Not Specified
Concern has been expressed about the current signing in procedure for Controllers of Site Safety (COSSs) on VolkerFitzpatrick work sites.
March 2013 in Network Rail and Suppliers
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).
February 2013 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Communication and teamwork
Method of working
Workload
Not Specified
Concerns have been raised that trains are being scheduled into the working timetable without being validated, potentially increasing the workload for Signallers.
February 2013 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Knowledge Skills and experience
Method of working
Training and briefing
Not Specified
A reporter is concerned that Mobile Operation Managers (MOMs) are being asked to cover for the Shift Signalling Managers (SSMs) in signal boxes, without the required knowledge of the rules and regulations.
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.
February 2013 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Method of working
Rules and procedures
Not Specified
A reporter is seeking clarification on whether a line blockage can be given if a train is in the section of track where the line blockage is required.
January 2013 in Network Rail and Suppliers
Knowledge Skills and experience
Method of working
Training and briefing
North West
A reporter is concerned that Network Rail are not sending work package plans out on time to contractors on many sites in the Manchester area. Work package plans contain important information about the site work being carried out and the risks involved for safety critical workers.
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.
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.
